The Pendulum Vibe
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| Studio album by Joi | ||||
| Released | June 28, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | D.A.R.P. Studios, Atlanta | |||
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| Length | 43:57 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
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| Entertainment Weekly | A |
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The Pendulum Vibe is the debut album of American recording artist Joi, released on June 28, 1994, by EMI Records. She recorded the album in three weeks with producer and mentor Dallas Austin at D.A.R.P. Studios in Atlanta. The Pendulum Vibe is a neo soul album that incorporates R&B, funk, and psychedelic soul styles. The songs are about themes of enlightenment, personal freedom, intimate relationships, and womanism.
The album was acclaimed by music critics upon its release, but was overlooked commercially and went out of print. It subsequently attained a cult following among listeners of eclectic R&B music and has since been viewed by critics as a precursor to the neo soul music scene.
Having trained extensively in the arts, Joi dropped out of Tennessee State University and pursued a recording career, all the while writing poetry. She met Atlanta-based songwriter and producer Dallas Austin through a mutual friend while he was recording in Tennessee. Austin, who had achieved success working with artists such as TLC, Boyz II Men, and Another Bad Creation, took her on as his protégée. In 1993, Joi moved to Atlanta and attained a record deal through Austin.
She later said of her experience with Austin and Atlanta's music scene, "He and I ended up clicking musically and it was some crazy, creative times".
Recording sessions for the album took place at Austin's D.A.R.P. Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. The newly opened studio was the result of his thriving production career at the time.The Pendulum Vibe was produced primarily by Austin, who also played most of the instruments, including bass, drums, and keyboards. He also co-wrote most of the songs with Joi.
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