Stay (Jodeci song) explained

Stay
Type:	single
Artist:	Jodeci
Album:	Forever My Lady
Released:	December 3, 1991
Genre:	New jack swing^[1]
Length:	5:11
Label:	Uptown/MCA
Producer:	Al B. Sure!, DeVante Swing
Prev Title:	Forever My Lady
Prev Year:	1991
Next Title:	Come and Talk to Me
Next Year:	1992

"Stay" is a song by American group Jodeci from their debut album Forever My Lady (1991). The song was the third single released in promotion for the album in December 1991. "Stay" was the group's second number one R&B hit, spending two weeks at number-one on the US R&B chart and peaked at number forty-one on the Billboard Hot 100.

My Lady.^[2]

Track listing

12", Cassette, Maxi-Single, Vinyl

1. "Stay" (Radio Version) - 4:05
2. "Stay" (Instrumental) - 6:09
3. "Stay" (Album Version) - 5:11
4. "Stay" (Swing Bass) - 6:07
5. "Stay" (Swing Drums) - 6:09
6. "Stay" (Accapella) - 6:08

Personnel

• Production: Al B. Sure!, DeVante Swing.^[3]
• JoJo Hailey - Lead and Background vocals
• K-Ci Hailey - Lead and Background vocals
• DeVante Swing - Background vocals, Instruments
• Mr. Dalvin - Background vocals

Charts

Year-end charts

See also

• List of number-one R&B singles of 1992 (U.S.)

June's Diary version

Stay
Cover:	June's_Diary_Stay_Cover.png
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	June's Diary
Album:	Male Edition
Released:	March 20, 2017
Recorded:	2017
Genre:	R&B
Length:	5:04
Label:	HSJW Music Group
Prev Title:	L.A.N.C.E.
Prev Year:	2016

"Stay" is a song performed by American recording R&B group June's Diary. It was released as the lead single on March 20, 2017, from their debut mixtape "Male Edition" (2017).^[5]

Critical reception

The song was met with positive responses from critics. Vibe magazine praised their version of the song stating "The Chasing Destiny stars take a trip back to the ’90s in their latest video for their spin on Jodeci’s “Stay.” Duly dressed for the ode to the iconic R&B group, Kelly Rowland’s protégées remind us why they earned their mentor’s stamp of approval as they nail the classic tune from Forever My Lady."^[6] Rap-Up gave their approval stating the group "put their soulful spin on another R&B group, Jodeci, and their classic Stay".^[7]

Music video

A music video was released to June's Diary's YouTube channel on March 16, 2017.^[8] A behind the scene's video of the music video was released a day later.^[9]

Formats and track listings

Digital download – Album^[5]

1. "Stay" – 5:04

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United States	March 20, 2017	Digital download	HSJW Music Group	^[10]
United Kingdom

Notes and References

1. ...but I digress . The Grim Reaper of R&B? Jodeci! . May 31, 2007 . . August 4, 2016.
2. Book: Whitburn, Joel . Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Joel Whitburn . 2004 . Record Research . 300.
3. Web site: Jodeci - Stay (12") at Discogs. Discogs. May 13, 2010.
4. Web site: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 1992. Billboard. October 16, 2021.
5. Web site: Stay - Single by Junes Diary on Apple Music. iTunes Store (UK). March 20, 2017.
6. Web site: June's Diary Puts Their Twist On Jodeci's "Stay". Vibe Magazine. March 17, 2017.
7. Web site: PREMIERE: WATCH JUNE'S DIARY COVER JODECI'S 'STAY'. Rap-Up. March 16, 2017.
8. Web site: June's Diary - Stay (Jodeci Cover). https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/6We9QlNshQI . 2021-12-18 . live. YouTube. March 16, 2017.
9. Web site: Exclusive: June's Diary 'Stay' Video [Behind The Scenes]]. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211218/1qGWDqKI64k . 2021-12-18 . live. YouTube. March 17, 2017.
10. Web site: Stay - Single by Junes Diary on Apple Music. iTunes Store (U.S.). March 20, 2017.