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The NFL Issues Statement Regarding St. Louis Rams "Hands Up" Display

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: News

After five players from the St. Louis Rams raised their hands before a game in support of Michael Brown, the St. Louis Police Association took offense; demanding that each player be punished.

Now the NFL has released it’s own statement on the matter via its Vice President of Communications, Brian McCarthy:

“We respect and understand the concerns of all individuals who have expressed views on this tragic situation.”

For once it looks as if the league may have gotten something right.

 

A$AP Rocky Among Men Featured In Ferragamo's "A Man’s Story" Project

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Lifestyle

(AllHipHop News) In 1914, Salvatore Ferragamo left his home country of Italy for Boston at the age of 16 to work with one of his brothers at a local boot factory. The siblings later moved to California and opened the their own boot shop. Within five years the Ferragamo brothers became some of the most sought after footwear designers for Hollywood’s elite. Eventually that company would grow to become the internationally recognized luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo.

In celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Salvatore’s migration to the States, Ferragamo’s Spring 2015 collection will feature several contemporary men and their stories that represent “making your own rules.” The luxury goods company tapped photographer/filmmaker Francesco Carrozzin to create the new digital project A Man’s Story to coincide with the collection.

“For a man to have a vision and the courage of his convictions is both noble and timeless, as relevant today as it was a century ago when Salvatore Ferragamo went out on a limb to launch his shoe-making business,” says Ferragamo’s Creative Director Massimiliano Giornetti in a statement. “Had he not have taken that risk, this brand that continues to grow and attract new generations may never have existed.”

Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky was one of the men selected for the short film and photography series. Actor Douglas Booth, New York Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist, photographer Ryan McGinley, and entrepreneurs Tyrone Wood, Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, and Alexander Gilkes were also chosen for Ferragamo’s A Man’s Story.

“From A$AP Rocky to Ryan McGinley what links these young men is their single-minded approach to life. They’ve not been afraid to make their own rules, even when it’s meant potential failure. That’s what makes them so inspiring, and the stories they’ve shared with us so compelling,” added Carrozzini.

Check out photos of Carrozzin’s A Man’s Story in the gallery and the A$AP Rocky teaser below. Watch the film at ferragamo.com.

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St. Louis Rams Under Fire For "Hands Up" Pose

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: News

Standing with their hands raised in the “Don’t Shoot” pose to show support of slain teen Michael Brown, five players on the St. Louis Rams made it a point to show solidarity before opening on Sunday against the Raiders. 

That gesture has now caused them to come under fire, as the St. Louis Police Officers’ Association (SLPOA) is now calling for a formal apology from the NFL, as well as additional punishment for the five players in question;  Tavon Austin, Kenny Britt , Edward Jones Dome, Stedman Bailey, Chris Givens and Jared Cook, who are all Black.

Explains Cook, “I just think there has to be a change,” Cook said after the Rams’ 52-0 win. “There has to be a change that starts with the people that are most influential around the world. No matter what happened on that day, no matter how the whole situation went down, there has to be a change.”

Directly across from the stadium protesters came together with chants of “No justice, no football” and “This is what democracy looks like,” as they continue to protest a decision made by the grand jury not to seek charges against Darren Wilson, who has since resigned.

Current SLPOA Business Manager Jeff Roorda released the following statement:

“I’d remind the NFL and their players that it is not the violent thugs burning down buildings that buy their advertiser’s products,” Roorda added. “It’s cops and the good people of St. Louis and other NFL towns that do. Somebody needs to throw a flag on this play. If it’s not the NFL and the Rams, then it’ll be cops and their supporters. 

“I know that there are those that will say that these players are simply exercising their First Amendment rights. Well I’ve got news for people who think that way, cops have first amendment rights too, and we plan to exercise ours.”

Rams coach Jeff Fisher advised that he had on prior knowledge of the gesture.

A New York Theater Is Offering Refunds For A Bill Cosby Show

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

A theater in Tarrytown, N.Y is reportedly now offering refunds for two of  Bill Cosby’s upcoming shows after being pressed by people who purchased tickets to give them their money back. People began to request refunds after women began coming forward accusing the 77-year-old of rape.

At first, the Tarrytown Music Hall explained on their Facebook page that they could not cancel the show due to a contract with Cosby and the promoter, AM Productions.

“The way our business works is that a contract exists between Cosby and AM productions, the promoter, which in turn rents the Music Hall as a venue,” said the venue’s executive director Bjorn Olsson. “If AM breaks their contract with Cosby, they still have to pay him the guarantee, same thing if we break the rental contract with AM, except they would then be forced to come after us to recoup the money the owe Cosby. Since he is a very expensive artist, this would be a tremendous blow to The Music Hall, likely to force layoffs and cuts in our community programs.”

Over the weekend, the venue announced that they are now able to give patrons full refunds for the tickets they purchased.

“Mr. Cosby’s management is now allowing for refunds for any patron’s that do not wish to attend the show. Please let me know if I may cancel and refund your order,” read an email sent to ticket-buyers.

Despite the rape allegations that have been plaguing his career recently, Cosby has continued to do stand-up performances on his Far From Finished Tour. Though he may have lost fans in Tarrytown, Cosby got a standing ovation at a show in Melboure, Florida at sold-out show earlier this month.

 

The Game Says He Would Take Ray Rice On His Favorite NFL Team; Would You? Take Our Poll

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Now that former Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice has been reinstated to the NFL, the question remains will any team add the running back to their roster. After the controversy over Rice hitting his then girlfriend, now wife, Janay Rice in an elevator, some sports analysts and fans suggest it may not be worth it to bring the possible public distraction into any team’s locker room.

[ALSO READ: Ray Rice Wins Appeal To Make NFL Return]

TMZ asked California rapper The Game if he would want Rice to play for his favorite franchise. The “Or Nah” rhymer revealed he would “love to have Ray Rice” line up for the San Francisco 49er’s, but in his opinion, the NFC West team doesn’t need another RB at the moment.

[ALSO READ: The Game Honored As “Humanitarian Of The Year”]

Would you be open to your team adding Rice to their roster? Watch The Game’s interview and take our poll below.

Ginuwine Releases Trailer For New 2015 Album Produced By Timbaland

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rhythm & Blues vocalist Ginuwine teamed with Tyrese and Tank to form the group TGT. The trio released the Grammy-nominated album Three Kings in 2013, but it appears G is ready to go back to his roots with a new solo LP.

[ALSO READ: The R and B Superheroes: Tank, Ginuwine and Tyrese?]

Ginuwine revealed on Instagram that he reconnected with superproducer Timbaland for an upcoming project scheduled for release in 2015. The four-part IG video and the caption for a picture suggests the album will be titled Same Ol G.

Timbo produced 1996’s Ginuwine…the Bachelor. Ginuwine’s debut album spawned the hit record “Pony”.  The two Virginia natives also worked on the follow-up 100% Ginuwine featuring the singles “So Anxious”  and “Same Ol’ G”. Ginuwine and Timbaland also frequently collaborated with fellow Da Bassment crew members Missy Elliott and Aaliyah.

[ALSO READ: 5 Ways Aaliyah Changed The Music Game]

Check out Ginuwine’s IG posts and full trailer for his forthcoming album below.

NICE could it be…….could this happen again?? WOW Pony Tell me do you wanna I'll do anything im sorry Only when your lonely When doves cry What's so different So Anxious Same Ol G None of your friends business Im crying out

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Me and Timbaland Once again 2015 Same Ol G get ready people

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Jodeci Reunites At BET Soul Train Awards & Debuts New Single With B.O.B.

By: @SimplyCeciliaCategory: Music News

It’s been 16 years since Jodeci released “Get On Up,” their last single together before the infamous 90s group stepped out of the spotlight. But on Sunday night they were back in all of their former glory, reuniting at BET’s 2014 Soul Train Awards to perform a medley of hits including “Come & Talk To Me,” “Forever My Lady,” “Stay” and “Freek’n You” before bringing B.O.B. on stage to debut a new single “Nobody Wins.”

Currently working on a new album, their first in almost 20 years, the quartet is also reportedly in talks to go on tour.


[Also Read An AllHipHop Exclusive: An Interview With Jodeci]

 

Project Pat Speaks On Juicy J Not Working With Three Six Mafia Members

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Memphis rap group Three 6 Mafia is known as the “Originators of Crunk” and one of the early creators of the Trap Music sound. The crew of DJ Paul, Lord Infamous, Juicy J, Crunchy Black, Koopsta Knicca, and Gangsta Boo released several studio albums between 1995-2008, but the 6-person collective took a break after the Last 2 Walk album.

[ALSO READ: DJ Paul Says He’s Taking The Late Lord Infamous’ Casket On Tour]

Then in 2013 an announcement was made that 5 of the 6 members would reunite as Da Mafia 6ix and release new projects. Original Mafia partner, Juicy J, did not join in on the comeback. Juicy’s brother Project Pat spoke with VladTV about why the “Bandz A Make Her Dance” performer chose to not participate in Da Mafia 6ix.

“Paul’s got a group called Da Mafia 6ix. He’s just saying that it’s the old group members forming a different clique. Kind of like how Tear Da Club Up Thugs was Juicy, Paul and Lord Infamous,” said Pat. “He’s trying to keep the Three 6 Mafia reunion situation hyped up or whatever but no, J’s not going to be part of it.”

Pat also talked about rumors of Crunchy getting kicked out of Three Six Mafia. According to the veteran rapper, the response to winning an Oscar for “It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp” affected Crunchy’s motive to carry on without the group.

“Crunchy didn’t get kicked out of the group. He was saying the Oscar and all that stuff was too much pressure for him,” added Pat. “Maybe he was going through something personal. I don’t really know the full scoop on it or why he did that, because to me that was a bad decision.”

[ALSO READ: Access Granted: Da Mafia 6ix Talks Artistic Evolution, Materialism, & Lord Infamous]

Watch Project Pat’s interview below.

Nas Offers Praise To Chicago Rappers (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The city of Chicago has become one of the hottest locales in Hip Hop over the last few years. New faces like Lil Bibby, Chance The Rapper, Chief Keef, Lil Durk, Rockie Fresh, Tink, Vic Mensa, and others have played a role in reigniting the Windy City rap scene.

[ALSO READ: Common Explains Why He Respects Chief Keef]

One East Coast legend has taken notice of Chicago’s movement and acknowledges the new breed have made a mark in the culture and beyond. Nas spoke with Revolt about Chitown’s current Hip Hop representatives shining a light on what is happening in the country’s third largest city.

“Chicago is speaking where other people ain’t talking – they’re talking for themselves, they’re giving us what’s going on,” said Nas. “If it wasn’t for the rap artists, the whole country would not know the state of emergency that’s going on in the hood out here. So thank God we’ve got rappers from Chicago enlightening the whole world about what’s happening, because nobody else wants to talk about it.”

[ALSO READ: Watch Nas Discover His Ancestry On Full Episode Of “Finding Your Roots” (VIDEO)]

EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Rick Ross Responds To Rapper Rick Ross' Allegations He's A Snitch

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross’ recent interview with The Breakfast Club included the Maybach Music Group boss making statements about the man he got his stage name from – former drug kingpin Freeway Rick Ross. The two men were actually involved in lawsuits over the name “Rick Ross” which the rapper eventually won in court.

[ALSO READ: Rick Ross Wins Lawsuit Against Freeway Ricky Ross]

During the radio Q&A, rapper Ross (born William Roberts) was asked about Freeway Ross’ open invitation for them to collaborate on changing the images displayed about the African-American community in Hip Hop. Roberts responded by saying “there ain’t nothing to come together about.” The Miami native went on to call Freeway Ross a “busta” and suggested he caused other people to be imprisoned by testifying against them.

“We talk about a lot of books and there’s a lot of this going on, but they don’t mention the forty people he testified on and sent to prison for life,” said Roberts. “That’s the information I seen because of lawsuits. We don’t do that where I’m from. Then, you blame it on who used you. Nah, you told. It’s called you testified. You told. You sent people to prison.”

Freeway Rick Ross gave an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com about Roberts’ calling him a snitch. In response Freeway Ross says, “Do your research. You can look up my public record. As I said in the prior video, I hope we can come together make a change for the better for Black America.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Freeway Rick Ross Issues Statement On Rapper Rick Ross & Authenticity In Hip Hop]

While Roberts did not provide clear evidence on when or during which particular trial Freeway Ross supposedly provided information, another source also tells AllHipHop.com that Roberts’ “snitching” claims are completely false. He insists Freeway Ross actually helped other defendants avoid prison time.

“My family got out of jail because of Freeway. They had drugs planted,” said the source. “Freeway didn’t testify on 40 people. He made the hard choice to go up on six officers so eighty-five or so of his guys, black men that had drugs planted on them, got out. That isn’t snitching.”

A 1991 article in the Los Angeles Times reports that Freeway Ross agreed to testify in the federal civil rights prosecution of six Los Angeles County narcotics officers. The cops were being tried for framing Ross for a 1987 arrest for allegedly shooting at the cops and drug possession. The charges against Ross were eventually dismissed. The officers were also accused of planting drugs on suspects, stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in drug money, and falsifying police search warrants.

After serving time for an unrelated cocaine conviction in 1996, Freeway Rick has since focused his attention on combating drug abuse through appearances at rehab centers and halfway houses. He has also helped fight illiteracy with the Freeway Literacy Foundation. The fifty-four year old has been very vocal against current rap stars promoting the drug lifestyle to young fans as well.

[ALSO READ: Freeway Rick Ross Talks Rick Ross, Jay Z, & Hip Hop’s Connection To The Prison-Industrial Complex]

Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, Da Brat, MC Lyte, The Lady of Rage, & Yo-Yo Unite At The Soul Train Awards 2014 (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Soul Train Awards 2014 aired last night on BET and Centric, and the ceremony included a big moment of solidarity for females in Hip Hop. Some of the culture’s most famous stars united on stage in Las Vegas for a performance of Lil Kim’s “Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix).”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Shawnna Calls For Unity Among Female Rappers, Suggests Forming An All Women Hip Hop Tour]

The song’s creators, Kim, Da Brat, and Missy Elliott, closed out the show with the hit 1997 record. They were also joined by fellow rappers MC Lyte, The Lady of Rage, and Yo-Yo as well as R&B group Total. Images of the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes rapping her part of “Not Tonight” were displayed on a screen, and Spinderella of Salt-n-Peppa served as DJ.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Lil Kim Talks ‘Hard Core 2014,’ Motherhood, & MC]

Watch the “”Not Tonight (Ladies Night Remix)” Soul Train Awards Performance below.

SomeOthaShip Connect Music Announces SomeOthaShip Connection Tour With Georgia Anne Muldrow, Declaime & Bahamadia

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Uncategorized

The arrival of the cold weather season does not mean that the funkiest label in town has any intention of cooling things down. Over the holiday season, SomeOthaShip will be hitting the road for the SomeOthaShip Connection Tour. The tour will launch November 30th in Portland, OR and making stops in several cities such as Denver, Chicago and Cambridge before crossing international borders into Canada. The complete routing of confirmed shows follows below, with more dates to be announced soon.

Georgia Anne Muldrow’s style of hip hop, jazz, 70’s funk and her earthy voice has earned her an abundance of admirers both nationwide and overseas. Her most recent project oLIGARCHY sUCKS!, has been setting the internet ablaze with unreleased self produced instrumental tracks and her lead vocal single Ciao.

Alongside Georgia Anne Muldrow on tour will be long time musical collaborator and SomeOthaShip Co-Founder, Dudley Perkins AKA Declaime. The pair has consistently invested their time and musical energies into shining a light on some of the industry’s most endeared underground talents, bringing an incomparable endowment of positivity, love and light to the music world.

Bahamadia is well known to the hip hop underground scene as one of the most lyrically profound emcees to ever do it. An early protégé of the late Hip Hop legend Guru (Gangstarr), Bahamadia has collaborated with everybody from The Roots to DJ Premier and Talib Kweli. Her debut album Kollage (via Chrysalis/EMI Records) debuted in the Billboard top 200. Bahamadia’s versatility guarantees fans of the tour an exciting show. The tour will be a precursor to her soon to be released album (TBA) which will drop in early 2015.

Also on the tour is Californian producer Kankick (Declaime, Planet Asia, DJ Babu, Wildchild). Purchase your tickets to see Georgia Anne Muldrow & Bahamadia via Songkick.

 

Dates for the SomeOthaShip Connection Tour:

11/30 Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios

12/3 Denver, CO @ Cervantes’ Other Side

12/4 Wichita, KS @ Rock Island Live

12/5 Chicago, IL @ The Shrine

12/11 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Downstairs

12/12 Montreal, QB @ Le Belmont

12/13 Etobicoke, Ontario Canada @ The Rockpile West

12/17 Atlanta, GA @ Aisle 5

12/23 Oakland, CA @ The New Parish

G-Eazy Achievement (New Music)

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: Music

G Eazy’s been getting a lot of mainstream attention this year, but don’t let his status fool you. On his Soundcloud G- Eazy gives us “Achievement”, a short track that sounds like “Tried By 12” by the East Flatbush Project. The beat was made popular in the present from the Shady Records 2.0 Cypher during the 2011 BET Awards. Stream “Achievements” below.

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Jeremih – Big Dawg Sh*t ft Chi Hoover

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: Music

Today, Chi Town singer Jeremih drops his set of visuals for the track “Big Dawg Sh*t” with Chi Hoover. If you thought this was the smooth “Birthday Sex” Jeremih, get ready to be surprised. The new video features gold chains, nice cars, and lots of rain. Peep “Big Dawg Sh*t” below.

Expect Action Bronson's Album To Drop Early 2015

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: Music News

It’s been a while since Action Bronson has been on the scene. Even though the Queens MC has been getting attention for his epic concert situations or viral cooking web series with VICE, he had a fairly quiet run in 2014. That’s about to change. Recently, Action Bronson went to twitter to confirm his new album Mr.Wonder. Check out the confirmation after the jump.

 

Ginuwine is dropping a project with Timbaland

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: Music News

Did you peep Ginuwine’s Instagram lately? If you haven’t and have been waiting for new music from this OG singer, your in luck. Recently, Ginuwine announced a new project titled Same Ol G with Timbaland on the social outlet. Both two artists had a successful past in 90s R&B. Will there be any singles released yet? we have no clue. However, be ready for this project in 2015.

Ginuwine 2015 SAME OL G produced by TIMBALAND

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Did Police Start Ferguson Riots? Robin Thicke's Young Jawn! Beyonce Beats On Jay?

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Rumors


What if both 19 and 37 are the new 30? This would mean Robin Thicke and his new girlfriend are the same age! I’m a bit late on this but I am happy to announce in delinquency that Robin has moved on and has a young boo thingy. Homegirl has already posed naked and its already been on TMZ. Robin did a whole lot of crying over ex-wife Paula Patton, but now he’s happy has a ho at a Cash Money mansion party. I guess she’s legal and he’s getting what he needs.

I had long heard that the police in Ferguson were doing nothing in the early moments of the fires and violence. They basically sat there and let it all go down. But, here is another side to that, which i had not heard. I am no being told that they actually STARTED the fires in Ferguson.

Peep the video:

What the hell is this stuff?

After the debacle with Solange, could Beyonce be physically abusing Jay Z? Now, this comes from the National Enquirer, but don’t sleep. They have been known recently to break some crazy stories and they turn out to be true.

Here is what they are saying:

…in a shocking claim, Beyonce is alleged to be the physically abusive partner in the relationship, said sources – providing emphatic evidence that she’s spiraling closer to an epic nervous breakdown, as friends fear! 

“The relationship is as volatile as ever,” said an insider who noted as of late, the “Drunk in Love” diva has been inebriated on more than just fondness for her husband. “It looks like sometimes she can’t control her anger or her liquor when she drinks.”

In fact, a provocative series of seemingly coded cries for help recently posted on the singer’s social media accounts have prompted some in the know to coyly label them “Beyonce’s breadcrumbs.” In October, she published a photo showing Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton locked in a firey embrace. That A-list couple made headlines with their notoriously volatile relationship.

“Beyonce has been in a very bad place these past few weeks,” an insider has said. “It’s obvious to anyone around her that she’s just not herself at all.”

“Another source noted: Beyonce went through a rollercoaster of emotions. Eventually, she came to the decision that the show must go on, personally as well as professionally. Basically she’s made her bed and now she has to lie in it.

2014 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet Recap

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Features

The Soul Train Awards is one of the biggest nights in R&B. Centric celebrated and honored R&B legends and soul music’s brightest new stars at this year’s Soul Train Awards, which taped in Las Vegas on Friday, November 7. Wendy Williams hosted the night’s festivities, which included performances from Chris Brown, Jodeci, Tinashe, Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Nico & Vinz and more.

Chris Brown opened the show kicking things off by performing a medley of his hits, including “Yo (Excuse Me Miss),” “New Flame,” and “Loyal.” Wendy Williams lit up the stage with a glitzy toast to Vegas, waltzing alongside Boris Kodjoe in the show’s opening number. Audience members joined We Are Toonz and their troop of dancers to show off their best rendition of this year’s breakout dance craze, the Nae Nae. Jodeci reunited on the Soul Train Awards stage to perform classic fan favorites “Freek’n You,” “Come and Talk to Me,” “Stay” and “Forever My Lady.” In addition the legendary group brought out B.O.B. to debut their new single, “Nobody Wins.” Kool & The Gang were honored with the Legend Award for their outstanding achievements and contributions to soul music. To celebrate the award, a bevy of acts including Tamar Braxton, Joe, MC Lyte, Ma$e, Doug E. Fresh and more performed the group’s greatest hits. Legendary emcees Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott and Da Brat reunited and closed out the night with a crowd-pleasing performance of their 1996 platinum single “Ladies Night” in tribute to Kool & The Gang.

Before all of the show action, AllHipHop.com’s Rea Melissa Davis caught up with Tank, Tyrese, Ledisi, Tinashe, Sevyn Streeter,Total, Liv Warfield, Eric Benet, Flavor Flav, Nile Rodgers, MC Lyte, Nico & Vinz and more to discuss who they were most excited to see perform and what they were working on. Check out our video recap below.

The show will air on Centric and BET on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT.

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AllHipHop Exclusive: Jodeci Interview At Soul Train Awards

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

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The 1990’s garnered many R&B groups but none quite like Jodeci. It was an era dominated by New Jack Swing where Jodeci married R&B soul and Hip Hop to create a sound that is classic and timeless even today. You can’t talk about R&B, soul, and New Jack Swing without mentioning Jodeci, the Bad Boys of R&B; the Black Guns and Roses. This year the 2014 Soul Train Awards pulled out all kinds of surprises with the biggest being the reunion performance of iconic R&B group Jodeci. Their reunion is arguably the biggest reunion in R&B/ Hip-Hop history with 19 years since their last studio album and 8 years since a performance with all four members. The iconic quartet, hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina achieved much success in the ’90s including five No. 1 R&B hits like “Stay,” “Forever My Lady,” and “Come and Talk to Me.” The quartet also performed these hits on the Soul Train Award’s stage.

Jodeci traversed the musical landscape and redefined R&B as we knew it. They brought those church chords to R&B; that gritty soul, and silky vocals. In 2011 I asked DeVante Swing what it was like to write, produce, arrange, and play on such pieces beginning at age 16? He softly replied, “I just wanted to make dope music.” K-Ci stated to me last year that the group is not getting back together because they never broke up. Mr. Dalvin also told me the reason the group is still relevant today and revered as one of the best R&B groups ever is because they put out quality and timeless music. He said that one could not rush quality and when it was time for Jodeci to return they would.

Well the stars were aligned and Jodeci proved why they are R&B royalty at The 2014 Soul Train Awards which will air on Sunday November 30. Before all of the action, AllHipHop caught up with the quartet to discuss their comeback and their reunion performance at the award show. Check out the clip below.

 

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Also check out the behind the scenes leading up to Jodeci’s 2014 Soul Train Awards Show Performance below!