How did Devante manage to get the coolest name, with the prettiest eyes, the prettiest skin, a gorgeous smile, and wicked musical ability all in one? God made him with a little something extra. I am not mad. He a real one.
unfriendly black hottie His real first name is Donald. I believe Devante is his middle name. He came up with the name Swing because he was a fan of New Jack Swing music.
1. Force MD- Tender Love 2. New Edition- Can you stand the rain 3. Guy- Piece of my love 4. Janet Jackson- Let's wait awhile 5. Richard Marx- Right here waiting for you
DeVante is one of the most underrated producers in the game. Just to here people he mentored like missy, timberland, ginuwine, static major, and stevie j is astonishing of great talent.
He wasn’t the best personality wise though. He didn’t really help ginuwine, missy or timberland. Read Timberland’s book. He ran that shit like a mobster lol.
Facts! Him, babyface, riley, lewis gave people the album to the 90s. DeVante is UNMATCHED AND UNDEFEATED. That ain't talent. That's a gift. His son is pretty good too.
This performance was absolutely perfect. Damn shame that we don't see talented brothers like this anymore. I love how Devante gave his brother some shine.
anyone know the name of the song he played at 0:27 ?? its so close to my mind but i cant piece it together..i know there is a lyric that goes "here we are all alone...something something..." someone save me...
1) Tender Love - Force MDs - Produced by Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis 2) Can You Stand the Rain - New Edition - Produced by Jimmy Jam/Lewis 3) Piece of My Love - Guy - Teddy Riley 4) Come Back to Me - Janet Jackson - Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis 5) Right Here Waiting For You - Richard Marx All of those artists were huge in the 80s and 90s and were producers Devante looked up to and respected. Without Devante, we wouldn't have Timbaland, Aaliyah, Missy, Ginuwine, Tweet, etc!!! All of them are great!!!
DeVante Swing's ability to keep the audience captivated during the break, which in essence wasn't a break, yet a continuation of PURE talent! THIS is when music was, say it with me, MUSIC! I have no idea what we have today.
When K-Ci and JoJo went on their own...They left behind one of the best musical arrangers in DeVante Swing...Dalvin was good with creating beats....They were better together
I tell you..Don't nothing make singers and musicians like the church...brothers Devante and Dalvin were church musicians and K-Ci and JoJo were in K-Ci's gospel group Lil Cedric and the Haileys (of which cousin David Hollister, and friend Calvin Richardson were members of)... church produces musical excellence
+Rodney Davis Bruh you aint lying especially black churches. Record Comapnies had a strategy for pulling artists out of the church and into the secular world.
I Gotta love DeVante Swing's production style & creativity from Jodeci to Da Bassment!! He is still underrated !! If you don't know who this guy is go do your homework!!
I love how they were considered the bad boys of R&B but they really put on a good show, were all extremely talented guys and put thought into their music and performances. LOVE
That man was fine as hell! Now this is what you call a MUSICAL GENIUS! I could literally listen to him play songs from that piano all day! Shout-out to Mr. Devante Swing! 💋
This is beautiful. You can tell that he's entirely self taught because of how he holds his fingers incorrectly while playing the piano, which makes it even more beautiful because it shows he had no help at all to get where he is.
You may already be aware of this, but DeVante can't hold his fingers correctly, b/c they're not normal. They're permanently bent. The pinky and ring fingers are the most noticeable, but if you look at the close up during "Can you stand the rain?", you can see that his middle finger is bent between his knuckle and the tip. It's oddly beautiful. Someone from da Bassment crew mentioned De having to get his rings custom made to clamp on, b/c his fingers won't straighten out enough to get a ring on.
Kimberly Greer I admire how observant you are, I read that in several articles about him. I also read that his parents prayed over his hands when he was just a young child. Isn't it AMAZING what the prayers of believing parents and God can do! "Oddly beautiful and absolutely God-given." DeVante is a musical prodigy!
K-Ci & JoJo always knew how to blow! Stevie proud when he heard this! Devante! hmmm... that's all I can say & Dalvin on the drums heyy!! this was a real group! so happy I grew up in the 90s
He did three Jam and Lewis songs and one Teddy Riley. Himself included with those cats are the most important producers in R&B. This dude put Timbaland and Missy on... Teddy put the Neptunes on..
My big brother is a huge Jodeci fan and he plays the Piano, Keyboards, Organ,and Acoustic Guitar also but I really think DeVante Swing was a major contributor and influence on him musical..i now see why he talked about him so much.Very talented and gifted group of brothers!
this nigga was THE BEST PRODUCER NO ONE RESPECT!! CHECK OUT ALL THE SHIT HE DONE FROM JPDECI ALL THE WAY DOWN TO PAC!! OH YEAH HE SOLD TIMBERLAND HIS BEAT PATTERN ! THAT SOUND YOU HEARD FROM TIM IN THE BEGINNING WAS DEVANTE ALL DAY!!!!
king dre Yeah but Devante ran his shit like a sweat shop, he fa real had goons making sure niggas stayed in line, Timbo and Missy could both tell you that.
You going too hard and doing too much....I’m a day one....”SOLD” he ain’t sell shit to timbaland....that’s timbaland and SMK homie....DeVante is a beast on the keyboards and other instruments that drum pattern and drums are not his thing....
That's just great performers, real musician, and a group giving the audience, a great show they paid for. Awesome job by Devante having fun with the crowd and playing some great piano. (and thanks Stevie for the song!)
I promise you I don’t think DeVanté understand how much we adore him!!! He will always be in my heart we Love you DeVanté!!! ( I wrote this like he gone see it😂) but I’m sorry I love dude 💘 all Glory to God for blessing us with this one!!! He is very special
Devante and Dalvins Father is a Pastor, K-Ci and Jojo started singing in their fathers gospel group as kids. they are no strangers to the message of Christ. Neither set of parents wanted their boys singing R&B, which in retrospect might have been a wiser path, considering the industry and its vices seem to have got the best these young men during their prime.
Devante is a genius one of the best ever to do it and still producing and writing songs still. Tired of people saying he on drugs and he aint doing anything he still doin his thing I found some of his producing and writing credits on here. Proof he still doin stuff. www.allmusic.com/artist/donald-degrate-mn0002389587 www.allmusic.com/artist/devante-swing-mn0000200129/credits
His brother, Derek, said that this piano was built because they couldn't find a red grand piano at the last minute. What we're hearing is actually Devante's keyboard which was installed as this piano was built. How neat is that? I love learning new facts about Devante even though Jodeci as a whole was an interesting group. Definitely one of a kind!!! 😍
How did Devante manage to get the coolest name, with the prettiest eyes, the prettiest skin, a gorgeous smile, and wicked musical ability all in one? God made him with a little something extra. I am not mad. He a real one.
unfriendly black hottie He was definitely one of a kind! I definitely had a crush on him when I was a teenager
unfriendly black hottie panties wet huh?
The name Devante for new babies boomed when homeboy came out.
unfriendly black hottie His real first name is Donald. I believe Devante is his middle name. He came up with the name Swing because he was a fan of New Jack Swing music.
unfriendly black hottie n I jus always knew he hung I kno he total package. he was a bit throwed but we are fr fr. gorgeous man right ther
1. Force MD- Tender Love
2. New Edition- Can you stand the rain
3. Guy- Piece of my love
4. Janet Jackson- Let's wait awhile
5. Richard Marx- Right here waiting for you
Thanks 🙏 real MVP
Love that Janet Jackson song
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Beautiful list
He snapped that night Boss Playa Devanta Swing
Wow...back when even the audience could sing.
James Bryson One of the best comments ever on YT! Peace!
+LGKids 💯💯💯☝
True!
James Bryson true. Now everyone has their smartphones up in the air recording and not enjoying the moment
DeVante is one of the most underrated producers in the game. Just to here people he mentored like missy, timberland, ginuwine, static major, and stevie j is astonishing of great talent.
Isaiah Stevenson Yes he is!!!
He also produced Biggie and Pac's songs too
He wasn’t the best personality wise though. He didn’t really help ginuwine, missy or timberland. Read Timberland’s book. He ran that shit like a mobster lol.
@@bobbydrake5937 "He wasn’t the best personality wise though". I heard the same thing. Him and Stevie J got into it hence why he left his label.
Facts! Him, babyface, riley, lewis gave people the album to the 90s. DeVante is UNMATCHED AND UNDEFEATED. That ain't talent. That's a gift. His son is pretty good too.
And suddenly I wanna practice the piano
Yesss I really do
Yesss he is so inspirational I be watching them mostly him everyday 😭🥺
How are the lessons going?
Right u famous yet boo?
Devante is something serious
This dude is super underrated as a producer/songwriter. Great ear for melody and harmony in addition to being a great musician.
This performance was absolutely perfect. Damn shame that we don't see talented brothers like this anymore. I love how Devante gave his brother some shine.
Spectacular performance indeed.
Jamesharay Ray Dalvin is DeVante's brother
Lov3X0X0 I know that
anyone know the name of the song he played at 0:27 ?? its so close to my mind but i cant piece it together..i know there is a lyric that goes "here we are all alone...something something..." someone save me...
dopemcee Its called Tender love by the Force MDs
DeVante is STILLLLLLLL that dude!!!
1) Tender Love - Force MDs - Produced by Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis
2) Can You Stand the Rain - New Edition - Produced by Jimmy Jam/Lewis
3) Piece of My Love - Guy - Teddy Riley
4) Come Back to Me - Janet Jackson - Jimmy Jam/Terry Lewis
5) Right Here Waiting For You - Richard Marx
All of those artists were huge in the 80s and 90s and were producers Devante looked up to and respected. Without Devante, we wouldn't have Timbaland, Aaliyah, Missy, Ginuwine, Tweet, etc!!! All of them are great!!!
4. is actually "Let's Wait Awhile"
Dalvin was sick on the drums!
yes I was shocked to even know that he played drums........
Killed it
@@roderickthomas3417 he and Devante were the church musicians at the church before they formed the group
Devante’s HANDS are MAGIC! Everything he touches he brings to Life... I could listen to him play the piano alllllll day long....
Wish he would bring some life to meee... 😂😂😂
DeVante Swing's ability to keep the audience captivated during the break, which in essence wasn't a break, yet a continuation of PURE talent!
THIS is when music was, say it with me, MUSIC!
I have no idea what we have today.
Them brothers are talented ... Devante and Dalvin on the keys and drums is ALWAYS amazing....
them K-Ci and Jo Jo singing ... mannnn ...
When K-Ci and JoJo went on their own...They left behind one of the best musical arrangers in DeVante Swing...Dalvin was good with creating beats....They were better together
+Rodney Davis But they really didn't leave them behind, actually Devante did a couple songs on their first and second CD
MrsPsosassy Redds good to know
No problem hon
davante told them to make that album....jojo and kc didn't want too..
+Martin Lee this dude had so much promise as a producer...He's like Babyface (without the voice) and Teddy Riley in one...
The most humble dudes you could ever meet. Insanely talented.
Cool Breeze yes! I met him too! he was such a gentlmen. I was just a little girl tho.
Man Dalvin killed those drums GOT DAMN!!!!
This is why they could call themselves a BAND!!!
MrCbwTV FACTS 💪🏾
Every producer could stand to take notes from this musical genius!!!!!
Yezzir
Top 5 R&B producer, ever!
Babyface, Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Quincy Jones, DeVante Swing in no particular order
audiodopebeats DEFINITELY
Kanserus69 don't forget keith sweat too
@@3rdGenerationCancer R Kelly
Devante is a musical genius enough said you can't ever take that away from him
I tell you..Don't nothing make singers and musicians like the church...brothers Devante and Dalvin were church musicians and K-Ci and JoJo were in K-Ci's gospel group Lil Cedric and the Haileys (of which cousin David Hollister, and friend Calvin Richardson were members of)... church produces musical excellence
preach!!!!!
thank you..I didn't know this..
yesssss
+Rodney Davis Bruh you aint lying especially black churches. Record Comapnies had a strategy for pulling artists out of the church and into the secular world.
Church doesn't produce musical excellence. People are born with talent.
Devante IS A PURE GENIUS....HIS TALENTS ARE SO BREATH TAKING ...AND HE IS GORGEOUS
I don't know about the gorgeous part cuz I'm a straight dude, but everything else I agree with.
+Heavenly Monroe I agree with every last word
Ughhh I love this man, his looks, his talent, his spirit, his laugh, his dirty drawers 😘🤗
I Gotta love DeVante Swing's production style & creativity from Jodeci to Da Bassment!! He is still underrated !! If you don't know who this guy is go do your homework!!
Exactly how I feel...
Dang DeVante Swing is so good on that Piano
Olivia Harris facts
Amber Mya Ricks facts but i do
T Smith me too
Mr. Dalvin is a beast on the drums!!! The new music is sick!! 20yrs has been too long..glad the real music is back.
Dalvin ON THEM DRUMS THO!!!
Mr.dal on the drums. D on the piano. Kci and jojo on the vocals. My boys are so talented.
I love how they were considered the bad boys of R&B but they really put on a good show, were all extremely talented guys and put thought into their music and performances. LOVE
Been on a Jodeci fix all night. Man the piano intro I could do with just alone. But I live Jodeci forever
That man was fine as hell! Now this is what you call a MUSICAL GENIUS! I could literally listen to him play songs from that piano all day! Shout-out to Mr. Devante Swing! 💋
Delvin killing on the drums though....talented men
This is beautiful. You can tell that he's entirely self taught because of how he holds his fingers incorrectly while playing the piano, which makes it even more beautiful because it shows he had no help at all to get where he is.
You may already be aware of this, but DeVante can't hold his fingers correctly, b/c they're not normal. They're permanently bent. The pinky and ring fingers are the most noticeable, but if you look at the close up during "Can you stand the rain?", you can see that his middle finger is bent between his knuckle and the tip. It's oddly beautiful. Someone from da Bassment crew mentioned De having to get his rings custom made to clamp on, b/c his fingers won't straighten out enough to get a ring on.
Kimberly Greer I admire how observant you are, I read that in several articles about him. I also read that his parents prayed over his hands when he was just a young child. Isn't it AMAZING what the prayers of believing parents and God can do! "Oddly beautiful and absolutely God-given."
DeVante is a musical prodigy!
irresistiblechick Yes prayer changes things!
irresistiblechick I would definately label him as a prodigy. He was born with extraordinary gifts.
Amen! Would love to do a LIVE chat with him about music and how he creates and writes music and songs.
DeVante Swing is so immensely talented man sheesh.. one of the few legends I feel like people don't give flowers to smh
DeVante Swing! There will NEVER be another....LOVE HIM!!!!!!
Devante son is very good in the piano like his dad
Devante The Greatest!!!!!
As if I didn't love this man enough before. After watching this, I'm completely enamored of him. I hope he feels my energy from two planets away. Lol.
Hazell Eyes Me too💜💯💯💅💅
Hazell Eyes 😂🤣
JODECI crowns are heavy not too many can carry each member legacies They survived surpassed many groups that came in the game Salute
Leon verses Noel not to mention they did all this in 5 years
The red leather though. Damn this group is all that! Dalvin yes!!!
K-Ci & JoJo always knew how to blow! Stevie proud when he heard this! Devante! hmmm... that's all I can say & Dalvin on the drums heyy!! this was a real group! so happy I grew up in the 90s
DeVante Swing! this man is a straight up genius. I love him to death. as a whole, Jodeci is amazing ❤️
yaaas
Well, damn. I think I'm in love.
Musical genius! Jodeci is STILL unmatched& my fav guy group of ALL times!!! Devante, we💖u!
From the quality music Devante and Jodeci made, they should be trillionaires right now!
Wow. Mr. Dalvin is working those drums. Pretty intense stuff. Underrated IMO
Man man man!! Devantae is a genius!!!! I love jodeci till this day I play their CDs ... These are some very talented brothers.
DEVANTE IS A MUSICAL GENIUS!!!!!!
A MINI CONCERT WITHIN A CONCERT!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🎤🎤🎤
One of My favorite r&b producers. Such a talent. I Miss them "basement" days.
Man what would I give to go back in time to see a Jodeci concert and meet Devante Swing...
He is a music genius
Throughout all of his trials and tribulations you can't deny his greatness💯🔥
This was a complete group
OMG!!!!! I wish I could have married him
I’ll never forget these days. 🤦🏾♂️ Ladies were throwing themselves at him. Dude seriously coulda had any woman he wanted. Salute to the OG
I miss them so much
They don’t make em like this no more 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
You get a real sense of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis' influence on their music here.
He did three Jam and Lewis songs and one Teddy Riley. Himself included with those cats are the most important producers in R&B. This dude put Timbaland and Missy on... Teddy put the Neptunes on..
....I heard that church coming out!!!!🎹
I just as shocked to see Mr. Dalvin get down on the drums
He's so talented; he wrote most of Jodeci's songs.
Seriously, how is this not over a million views? I felt like I've seen it over a million times already myself, lol
yesss Devante...so talented. .He produced and wrote many hits for so many artists.We love you!!!
He was the finest in Jodeci
A musically inclined man is so attractive. Plus he's physically fine too! Ugh!
My big brother is a huge Jodeci fan and he plays the Piano, Keyboards, Organ,and Acoustic Guitar also but I really think DeVante Swing was a major contributor and influence on him musical..i now see why he talked about him so much.Very talented and gifted group of brothers!
this nigga was THE BEST PRODUCER NO ONE RESPECT!! CHECK OUT ALL THE SHIT HE DONE FROM JPDECI ALL THE WAY DOWN TO PAC!! OH YEAH HE SOLD TIMBERLAND HIS BEAT PATTERN ! THAT SOUND YOU HEARD FROM TIM IN THE BEGINNING WAS DEVANTE ALL DAY!!!!
king dre Now This Man Has Done His Homework #FACTS 💯
king dre Yeah but Devante ran his shit like a sweat shop, he fa real had goons making sure niggas stayed in line, Timbo and Missy could both tell you that.
You going too hard and doing too much....I’m a day one....”SOLD” he ain’t sell shit to timbaland....that’s timbaland and SMK homie....DeVante is a beast on the keyboards and other instruments that drum pattern and drums are not his thing....
DeVante definitely helped cultivate da bassment sound but he’s not responsible for the stutter drum beat
Wow!!!! The most TALENTED brothers in the music industry. GOD bless you Jodeci
Boss Mann! Wish he’d make a comeback love him! ❤
My heart is full cause I remember watching this on tv and being so in awe of this part. Jodeci don't get their flowers like they DESERVE
Produced some timeless music. 🥃. Cheers to you mr devante.
That's just great performers, real musician, and a group giving the audience, a great show they paid for. Awesome job by Devante having fun with the crowd and playing some great piano. (and thanks Stevie for the song!)
It's something about a man that can play the piano 😍
Davante got skills no doubt.. I could listen to him play all day!
Davin doing his thing in the drums...Awesome!!!
when he started to play can you stand the rain, my heart just instantly dropped!!!!!
I promise you I don’t think DeVanté understand how much we adore him!!! He will always be in my heart we Love you DeVanté!!! ( I wrote this like he gone see it😂) but I’m sorry I love dude 💘 all Glory to God for blessing us with this one!!! He is very special
11 people have no soul. How can you dislike this?
Dude sick on that piano!!
Devante and Dalvins Father is a Pastor, K-Ci and Jojo started singing in their fathers gospel group as kids. they are no strangers to the message of Christ. Neither set of parents wanted their boys singing R&B, which in retrospect might have been a wiser path, considering the industry and its vices seem to have got the best these young men during their prime.
King of kings
Word!
Gave me chills. I love you Devante!!
DAMN HE KILLED THAT PIECE OF MY LOVE THO!!!!!!
Devante is a genius one of the best ever to do it and still producing and writing songs still. Tired of people saying he on drugs and he aint doing anything he still doin his thing I found some of his producing and writing credits on here. Proof he still doin stuff.
www.allmusic.com/artist/donald-degrate-mn0002389587
www.allmusic.com/artist/devante-swing-mn0000200129/credits
mr dalvin on the drums,devante playing piano, kci & jojo singing now thats jodeci. classic performace,so talented
Devante is a GENIUS..I hope he gets himself together!!! Dalvin on the set tho smh THAT BOY GOOD!
Play them keys Devante.
musical genius
Can’t get enough of this insanely talented artist❤️❤️❤️
Piece of my Love!!! Yesssss! Yes DeVante!
His brother, Derek, said that this piano was built because they couldn't find a red grand piano at the last minute. What we're hearing is actually Devante's keyboard which was installed as this piano was built. How neat is that? I love learning new facts about Devante even though Jodeci as a whole was an interesting group. Definitely one of a kind!!! 😍
You can hear different chords a piano don't produce usually a keyboard have different sounds built-in but my man's DeVante was a Musical Genius
@@J53320 facts!!!
this is amazing devante doesn't get the credit he deserves
Jodeci is one of the best r&b groups ever.
What if Michael Jackson did a song with jodeci
Whattt iffff
Supposedly Devante produced some unreleased songs for mj 2001 album invincible
@@sweeetzz yeah I heard about that as well ion think I believe that though
Dalvin was killing those drums too...
Can't describe how great it felt when I heard him tap out Piece of My Love.
LMAO remember Jodeci on Martin 😂 and Martin interrupting their this song imitating KC 😂😂
You betta sang it Devante!!! "Lately Iiiiii have the strangest fee-lin" I heard you loud and clear!!
I decided to take piano lessons just because of this
MR DALVIN ON THOSE DRUMS FUCKING LEGENDARY!
Never gets old!