All My Life: Their Greatest Hits [Slimline] by K-Ci & JoJo

In the early 1990s, the two sets of brothers known collectively as Jodeci scored numerous hits with a deep, mellow soul sound. In the middle of the decade, the Hailey brothers, Cedric (K-Ci) and JoJo, split from the DeGrate brothers, releasing four popular records as K-Ci & JoJo. Even though it was songwriter/producer DeVante DeGrate who was often the driving force behind Jodeci, K-Ci & JoJo were able to retain a similar feel as a duo, maintaining the dark, sweet sensuality and sharply crafted songwriting that marked the larger group. ALL MY LIFE: THEIR GREATEST HITS digs deep for 18 tracks from the provocative pair. Naturally, the collection contains hits like the title track, which topped both the R&B & pop charts with its tender lyrics and gentle melody, as well as the similar "Tell Me It's Real," another huge hit. ALL MY LIFE also uncovers lesser-known tracks that convey the group's versatility, including the layered, neo-soul-flavored "Don't Rush (Take Love Slowly)," which expertly showcases K-Ci's ...