"Without the meat of the music, which are the lyrics, you really don't have anything. We write our lyrics to reflect events that are going on in our lives," says Wingo. "Times change and we try to keep it fresh and new. Three albums later, Jagged Edge keep minting the hits, daring to write about, and venture into, untapped territory. "We've always kept all of the writing in house. Always keeping writing duties within the group, Jagged Edge has stood out from the beginning. And after hearing a live a capella performance by the quartet, Jermaine Dupri quickly signed the captivating crooners to his So So Def label.
Xscape's Kandi Burress brought Wingo to the group. Although they planned to sign with Michael Bivins and his Biv Ten label, it wasn't meant to be.
Connecticut natives Brian and Brandon moved to the Peach Tree State and connected with Kyle and a few other song men. After a solid upbringing where they honed their vocal skills in church choirs, Jagged Edge first came together in Atlanta, Georgia. But when it comes to distinction and "edging out" the competition while creating a league of their own, the men of Jagged Edge always manage to successfully stand out. R&B music is cluttered with so many boy bands that it's hard to keep track of who's who. Yet despite the few rap-infused mid-tempo numbers, at their heart Jagged Edge are sensitive balladeers with words to say on a variety of domestic issues. Heartbreak and have continued their chart pyrotechnics with 2001's Jagged Little Thrill. The debut was a modest success, but the group truly blew up with the release of J.E. After a few demo-shopping excursions, they came to the attention of Jermaine Dupri, who promptly signed them to his So So Def label. Jagged Edge have been charting with their harmonized R&B hits since their 1997 debut.
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