fadethechannel's video: Ballard Soundload Ep 01 - Playlist Inspired By Jodeci

Follow them on Twitter @BSoundload http://twitter.com/bsoundload "On December 21, 1993, Jodeci released one of the most influential albums in modern R&B, "Diary of a Mad Band". In contrast to the clean-cut acts of the early 90s, Jodeci's grittier image and blunt lyricism was the climax of New Jack Swing's aspirations. As such, hip hop embraced the group's brand of expression--a sort of "street love" that did not compromise the culture's machismo. Among rappers in their day, Jodeci was the "cool R&B group to listen to." And that sentiment has guided a new wave of admirers among current R&B/hip hop acts who continue to sample Devante Swing's production and interpolate the band's lyrics. This is a playlist inspired by Jodeci." List: June's Diary - Stay Future - Neva Miss a Lost Ye Ali - What to Do (feat. K. Camp) Drake x Jacquees - How Bout Now DJ Paul - Neighborhood H*e Kehlani - 1st Position Cyhi Da Prince - Forever Ashanti - U Master P - Friends w/ Benefits (feat. Kirko Bangz) Bryson Tiller - For However Long Lil KeKe - My City (feat. Kirko Bangz, Slim Thug) Omarion - Come and Talk to Me Willie Taylor - 9 1 1 Drake - Jodeci Freestyle (feat. J. Cole) BJ the Chicago Kid - One in a Million