![]() ‘ True Man‘ is saying, “ You say you want this now but you can’t even handle it. One of the albums highlights, is when they acknowledge that sometimes it’s the young lady who’s not ready for real commitment on the track “ True Man,” a smoldering, to-the-point ballad. And they made the ultimate proposal, singing “ meet me at the altar in your white dress” on “ Let’s Get Married.” The single was a huge #1 R&B hit and JD later released a hot remix featuring Hip Hop legends RUN-D.M.C. ![]() They pledged devotion despite “ what others may say” on the sensitive, soothing “ Promise.” The song reached #1 on the R&B charts and #9 on the Hot 100. The next releases from the album, sealed the deal. The album went platinum in May of 2000.Ī year-and-a-half after its release, the album was still on the Billboard 200 album chart. Heartbreak” debuted at #1 on the R&B Chart and in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200. Was a hit from the gate, going Gold in January 2000. The album’s lead single “ He Can’t Love U,” a song about wooing the object of their affections away from an unworthy lover. Heartbreak created an honest reflection of where these young men were coming from. With producers Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, Gary “Gizzo” Smith and Teddy Bishop on board, J.E. Though not every scenario was necessarily autobiographical. Indeed, many of their experiences resulted in an emotional well of personalized material. Heartbreak is a mostly self-written collection of songs running the gamut from straight-up street head-nodders to those heart-wrenching soul ballads. It was something that we felt we should talk about, so we decided to write about it.” Heartbreak,” Brian said at the time, “ is the fact that in this past year, we felt a lot of heartbreak - individually and collectively. “ The other reason why we named this album J.E. While paying homage to one of R&B‘s legendary groups was just a small part of their choice of title, there’s also a much more personal significance to it. Like we was the best that did it at that time.” When you think of the 2000s, we want you to think of Jagged Edge. When speaking on the title to VIBE Magazine, Wingo stated “ When you think of the 80s, you think of New Edition and Michael Jackson. Like “ Heart Break” was to those coming of age in 1989. Heartbreak” for many of us, was the soundtrack to our first time falling in and out of love. The album is a tribute to New Edition, named after their double platinum release “ Heart Break” The album achieved RIAA double platinum status. Heartbreak.” Released January 18th, 2000. Today is the 20th Anniversary of Jagged Edge‘s breakthrough sophomore release “ J.E. “ A Jagged Era,” spent nine weeks at #1 on Billboards Heatseekers. Though they could stay in beat with the best of ’em - as was evident on their disc single, “ The Way That You Talk” ( featuring JD and Da Brat) and the sensitive “ Gotta Be” went on to become what some may refer to as “ the people’s hit.” The most successful ballad of that year. Jagged Edge debuted with a cross-pollinating soothing old school soul harmonies and textures with thoroughly rugged ’90s sensibilities on their RIAA Gold-certified debut album, “ A Jagged Era.” The four Atlanta natives brought an earthy quality back to modern R&B. An a capella performance at JD‘s home made it a “ done deal.” ![]() Finally feeling as if they had the right chemistry, the foursome recorded a demo ( financed by the twins’ father) they could shop Kandi subsequently put the Jagged Edge demo into the hands of a close associate of Jermaine Dupri‘s. Enter in label-mate at the time, member of Xscape Kandi Burruss who suggested Richard Wingo, a past schoolmate of hers, to be a part of the group. When music industry red tape threatened to slow the pace of their recording career, the group’s fourth member opted out, just as the remaining members had inked the Biv 10 deal. After a chance meeting with Kyle, then a member of another group, Brain and Brandon teamed up with Kyle and two other vocalists, doing what they now refer to as a “ R&B meets hip-hop/Take 6 kind of thing.” After a slight line-up change, Brian, Brandon, Kyle and a fourth member formed Twin AK, a group which caught the attention of star-making Michael Bivens and his Biv 10 label. How it all started After relocating to the southeast’s most flourishing music town from their native Hartford, Connecticut, Brian and Brandon quickly connected with the local church community, where they instantly aligned themselves with the local vocalists. With the group’s debut album, “ A Jagged Era.” ![]() ![]() In 1997, Jermaine Dupri and So So Def, introduced Grammy Nominated R &B hit-makers Jagged Edge to the world. ![]()
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