Old heads, why did Boyz 2 Men have more commercial success than Jodeci

[Big Boss]

They had a clean image

 

[Big Boss]

Ironically Jodeci are church boys and boys 2 men were the actual hood singers.

 

[darealvelle]

Yep the clean cut look was all marketing.

 

[Big Boss]

B2M= Will Smith

Jodeci= Morris Chestnut

 

[African Peasant]

Ironically Jodeci are church boys and boys 2 men were the actual hood singers.

It just shows how cats get caught up in the gimmick.

 

[patscorpio]

They were realer than Jodeci too
nikkas split their bread equally with the non-singing, talking ass nikka

That's love

 

[Road20]

Yes, because there’s only two singers in Jodeci. Devante IMO was a better producer and song writer than BabyFace… not taking anything away from latter because he’s one of the greatest but Devante was a beast with those keys, guitar and lyrics.

Boyz Two Men were vocally superior but just like Whitney, their music was so inoffensive and bland I just couldn’t take to it. I still play Jodeci today. Can’t remember anytime I’ve purposely listened to B2M.

B2M has the GOAT Christmas album. Gets played every year

 

[Yagirlcheatinonus]

Thread is pointless without music

 

[Road20]

Man. This is an all timer right here

 

[Will Ross]

They had a family friendly image you can sell that to more people.

 

[Soldier]

Both were great but different. Jodeci had a grittier image and a darker vibe, and their lyrics were boldly sexual instead of subtly sexual. At that time it was shocking because society as a whole was outwardly conservative. Musically and sonically, they were disruptive and innovative as they deliberately broke with the traditions of the past. Their production was fresh. Compared to B2M, they occupied a alternative lane in music. They incorporated hip hop elements into their music. They were the pioneers of modern Rnb (jagged edge, b2k, usher, Chris brown, trey songz, even the weekend )They mostly appealed to young black folks though.

Boyz II Men had much more crossover appeal than Jodeci. Great voices, great vocalists and clean cut image. They were relatable enough for Brehs and were safe enough for cacs, their music appealed to everyone, to every generation and every race. They had a bubble gum pop mainstream friendly sound with politically correct lyrics. They sang about sex and love in such a subtle and inoffensive way. The production/songwriting was excellent but polished and Saccharine. The music itself wasn’t truly groundbreaking/innovative but it was definitely catchy. Their Melodies were earworms, they stuck in your head forever.

 

[Mowgli]

Man. This is an all timer right here

Now what's Jodeci best holiday song.

 

[Ty Daniels]

This whole Christmas Album

Was a classic!

My favorite song from this album is:

 

[Ty Daniels]

Damn even Wanya's Kids can sing!

 

[NinoBrown]

Boyz II Men were for polo and khakis crowd..

Jodeci was for the timbs and jeans crowd...