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.