K-Ci and Jojo Ready to 'Come Clean' With TV One Reality Show

It's been a rough road for former Jodeci singers, brothers Cedric 'K-Ci' Hailey and Joel 'Jojo' Hailey.

In their height, Jodeci was the most recognizable R&B group of the early '90s. The North Carolina natives defined the New Jack Swing genre and laid the blueprint for several hip-hop tinged groups which followed, including Dru Hill and H-Town.

But, their battle with alcoholism cut short their time in the spotlight.

Now, the Grammy Award nominees have decided to shed light on their attempt to return to the music industry in a new TV One reality series, 'Come Clean,' which debuts next month.

"It's about time for the world to know what we're doing and what's been going on with us," K-Ci told BlackVoices.com. "And instead of going online, you can look at our reality show and we're letting you know everything...you can just look at the TV."

"We're not ashamed to tell our business," he added.

The nine-episode series finds the 'All My Life' singers living together for the first time in more than a decade as they undergo radical medical treatments, physical training and get the help of Pastor Jamal Bryant in an attempt to stay sober.

The Baltimore-based preacher puts together a team of some of the duo's dearest friends to include The Gap Band's Charlie Wilson, their former Uptown Records chieftain André Harrell, actress and lifestyle coach A.J. Johnson and Jodeci bandmate Devante Swing, to lend support to their mission to stay clean.

Pastor Bryant's sister, Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, a frequent panelist on Dr. Phil and a licensed psychologist, will also provide therapy to K-Ci and Jojo.

JoJo says the decision to do 'Come Clean' was something that they were not nervous about.

"We really just wanted to clear up a lot of rumors because a lot of people were going online talking about 'Whats happening with K-Ci and Jojo?' and making up false allegations," he shared.

Currently, the duo are recording a new album together, which they began earlier this summer.

'Come Clean' will premiere with two back-to-back episodes Oct. 19 at 9 pm EST on TV One.

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Guy Groups Through The Years

African American guy groups have played a significant role in creating the soundtrack of America. From Curtis Mayfield-penned black pride songs like 'People Get Ready and 'Keep on Pushing' to the Temptations sugary 'My Girl,' the work of these boy bands continues to impact new generations. Blackvoices.com pays homage to these groups. Let's hear it for the boys.

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Guy Groups Through The Years

Let's Hear it for the Boys: Guy Groups Through the Years
African American guy groups have played a significant role in creating the soundtrack of America. From Curtis Mayfield-penned black pride songs like 'People Get Ready and 'Keep on Pushing' to the Temptations sugary 'My Girl,' the work of these boy bands continues to impact new generations. Blackvoices.com pays homage to these groups. Let's hear it for the boys.

Guy Groups Through The Years

Az Yet
Notable Members: Marc Nelson, Dion Allen, Shawn Rivera, Kenny Terry and Tony Grant
Formed: Shawn Rivera and Dion Allen originally created Az Yet in 1989 as a quartet. After adding Kenny Terry, Darryl Anthony, and Boyz II Men founding member Marc Nelson to the lineup, Kenneth Edmonds booked them to perform with After 7 and El Debarge before signing them to his imprint, LaFace Records.
Notable Songs: 'Last Night' and 'Hard to Say I'm Sorry'
Factoid: Az Yet's biggest song, "Last Night,' was featured on the soundtrack ofthe 1996 Eddie Murphy flick 'The Nutty Professor.'

Guy Groups Through The Years

Boyz II Men
Notable Members: Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Michael McCary
Formed: Boyz II Men came together as a quintet at the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts in 1988 and after auditioning for New Edition member Michael Bivens after a Bell Biv DeVoe concert, the Grammy Award-winning R&B group signed to Bivens' Biv Ten Records and Motown Records.
Notable Songs: "It's So Hard To Say Goodbye To Yesterday,' 'End of the Road,' 'MotownPhilly,' 'I'll Make Love To You,' and 'On Bended Knee'
Factoid: After Elvis and The Beatles, Boyz II Men are only the third act to ever replace itself at number-1 on the Hot 100 chart, when their hit 'On Bended Knee' replaced 'I'll Make Love To You' in 1994.

Guy Groups Through The Years

Dru Hill
Notable Members: Tamir "Nokio" Ruffin, Mark "Sisqo" Andrews, Larry "Jazz" Anthony and James "Woody Rock" Green
Formed: This Baltimore-based quartet, which at its height amassed seven Top 40 hits and a string of No. 1 R&B songs, formed in 1992 while working employed at fudge factory. There, the guys sang and performed to entertain guests while they made fudge before being signed to Island Records.
Notable Songs: 'In My Bed,' 'Never Make a Promise,' 'Tell Me,' 'Beauty,' 'We're Not Making Love No More' and 'How Deep is Your Love'
Factoid: Sisqo, the group's breakout star, was the second to leave Dru Hill after Woody decided to quit and go back to his gospel roots. Sisqo made a name for himself in 2000 with the summer hit 'Thong Song.'

Guy Groups Through The Years

Guy
Notable Members: Teddy Riley, Aaron Hall, and Damion Hall
Formed: After penning Bobby Brown's 'My Prerogative' and Johnny Kemp's 'Just Got Paid,' Harlem childhood friends Teddy Riley and Aaron Hall created the group Guy in 1987 and signed with Andre Harrell's Uptown Records in 1988.
Notable Songs: 'Groove Me,' 'Teddy's Jam,' 'I Like,' 'Round and Round (Merry Go Round of Love),' 'Piece of My Love,'
Factoid: By the time the New Jack Swing trio found success with the theme song to the 1991 film 'New Jack City,' they group disbanded, but Riley continued producing other artists, like Michael Jackson, Heavy D and even formed another boy band, Blackstreet.

Guy Groups Through The Years

Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Notable Members: Harold Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass, John Atkins, Bernard Williams, Roosevelt Broadie, Jesse Gillis, Jr., and Franklin Peaker
Formed: Though initially they called themselves The Charlemagnes, and then The Original Blue Notes, but they settled on the name Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes in the late 60s.
Notable Songs: 'If You Don't Know Me By Now,' 'Wake Up Everybody,' ' Bad Luck,' and 'I Miss You'
Factoid: Teddy Pendergrass unsuccessfully attempted to have the group named Teddy Pendergrass & the Blue Notes in 1976. But, quitting the group proved the best move for the Philly soul singer, who went on to have a successful solo career.

Guy Groups Through The Years

H-Town
Notable Members: Keven 'Dino' Conner, Soloman 'Shazam' Conner and Darryl 'G.I.' Jackson
Formed: In 1992, twin brothers Keven 'Dino' Conner, Soloman 'Shazam' Conner and their long-time friend Darryl 'G.I.' Jackson signed a record deal with 2 Live Crew rapper Luther 'Luke' Campbell's Luke Records. They named themselves H-Town in homage to their hometown of Houston, Texas.
Notable Songs: 'Knockin' Da Boots,' 'Emotions,' and 'A Thin Line Between Love and Hate'
Factoid: On January 28, 2003, Dino and his girlfriend Teshya Rae Weisant were struck by an SUV that read a red light and killed in an automobile accident in Houston, Texas. The platinum-selling group had just finished recording what would have been their fourth studio album.

Guy Groups Through The Years

The Isley Brothers
Notable Members: O'Kelly Isley, Jr., Rudolph O'Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Ernie Isley, Marvin Isley and Chris Jasper
Formed: The elder sons of O'Kelly Isley, Sr. and Sally Bell Isley formed The Isley Brothers in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1954. Their younger brothers, Ernie and Marvin and their brother-in-law, Chris Jasper joined the fold in 1973 and the trio became a six-member line-up.
Notable Songs: 'It's Your Thing,' 'Fight the Power (Part 1),' 'Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time For Love)' and 'Down Low (Nobody Has to Know)'
Factoid: The Grammy Award-winning Isley Brothers, who at one time were backed by late legendary guitar player Jimi Hendrix. They are the only act to chart in the Top 40 in six separate decades.

Guy Groups Through The Years

The Jacksons
Notable Members: Michael Jackson, Randy Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Marlon Jackson
Formed: Arguably the biggest pop group of the 1970s, Joseph Jackson put his three eldest boys together to form a singing group and called them The Jackson Brothers. Michael and Marlon were added to play the tambourine and congas, and the group was called The Jackson 5, but Michael quickly became the standout star and lead singer.
Notable Songs: 'ABC,' 'The Love You Save,' 'I'll Be There,' 'I Want You Back,' 'Can You Feel It,' 'Never Can Say Goodbye' and 'Dancing Machine.'
Factoid: Motown founder Berry Gordy decided to tell press that Diana Ross discovered The Jackson 5, to have a bigger impact on the public perception of the group, but it was really his assistant Suzanne de Passe, who as a teenager discovered them, helped to groom the boys and convinced her boss to sign The Jackson 5 to the storied record label.

Guy Groups Through The Years

Jodeci
Notable Members: Cedric 'K-Ci' Hailey, Joel 'Jo-Jo' Hailey, Dalvin DeGrate and Donald 'DeVante Swing' DeGrate
Formed: Jodeci formed in the early 90s when DeVante and JoJo began shopping a demo they made together in New York. Their brothers, K-Ci and Dalvin would tag along for the trip. When, Heavy D passed on the tape to Uptown Records Andre Harrell, the music executive signed the group and directed Sean 'Puffy'Combs to oversee the group's development.
Notable Songs: 'Forever My Lady,' 'Come and Talk to Me,' 'Stay,' 'Feenin,' 'Freek'n You,' and 'Love You For Life'
Factoid: Jodeci front-man K-Ci Hailey was the boyfriend of Uptown Records' best-selling female artist Mary J. Blige. In the past, she has alluded to being abused by Hailey, while recording her breakout album Diddy-produced 'My Life.'

Guy Groups Through The Years