Blank & Jones is a trance trio based in Cologne, Germany, consisting of Pie… Read Full Bio ↴Blank & Jones is a trance trio based in Cologne, Germany, consisting of Piet Blank (Jan Pieter Blank), Jaspa Jones (Rene Runge) & Co-producer Andy Kaufhold (Andreas Kaufhold). They have released nine albums and more than 16 singles since their first single release "Sunrise" in 1997.

It started in 1997 with their debut single Sunrise, the first step towards producing their own tracks. Nowadays, one cannot imagine the electronic elite without BLANK & JONES. 13 of their singles made it into the German Top 50, and three into the Top 20. Each and every album hit the Top 50, including two which climbed into the Top 10. They also scored a spectacular triple whammy by occupying the Top Ten album, singles and compilation charts simultaneously with Substance, Desire and The Mix respectively.

BLANK & JONES have teamed up with a number of top international stars in their career to date. The Cure mastermind Robert Smith, Bernard Sumner (New Order), Anne Clark, Sarah McLachlan and Claudia Brücken (Propaganda) have been immortalized on BLANK & JONES tracks, giving them a certain credibility way beyond the boundaries of dance music. Further evidence of their versatility can be seen in their contributions to the Café del Mar compilation series and their own chill-out albums, Relax and Relax (Edition 2). Next up, the people behind the Buddha Bar series have also made enquiries..

The release of the A Forest single and the accompanying album Monument in the USA last year also laid the foundations for BLANK & JONES to create a solid fanbase across the Atlantic.

Seven albums, 3 mix albums (The Mix 1-3) and 15 singles later, BLANK & JONES and their longstanding production colleague Andy Kaufhold have chosen this moment to collate their finest material on one release - The Singles. Comprising the best tracks and greatest successes of BLANK & JONES plus two brand new tracks, recorded exclusively for this album. “We felt the time had come to put all our singles together on one CD, “ Piet and Jaspa explain. “We prefer to see it as one step along the way, rather than a mere retrospective. A little breather before we move on to pastures new.“

Over 20 tracks were in the reckoning for The Singles collection, most of them penned by BLANK & JONES themselves. From the first single Sunrise via chart smashes such as Desire, DJ Culture and Beyond Time all the way to entrancing collaborations with the like of Elles DeGraaf on Mind Of The Wonderful, Claudia Brücken on Unknown Treasure and Steve Kilbey (The Church) on Revealed, the album is packed with original material. One of the few covers is, of course, A Forest with Robert Smith of The Cure on vocals.

An absolute must for fans is the all new WMC Retouch version of Nightfly, direct from the Miami Winter Music Conference (WMC), where BLANK & JONES headlined in March of this year. So new, the track was hot to the touch as it made its way onto the album, having been premiered to rave reactions at the dance convention. BLANK & JONES’ Nightfly WMC Retouch was the talk of the town the following morning on various online sites and blogs.

The album also features two completely new tracks. One is Somebody and the other is Catch, the newest single, based on Kosheen’s 1998 tune. Vocals supplied once again by the fantastic Elles DeGraaf.

BLANK & JONES have taken the utmost care in getting the sound right. Tracks have been remastered but not remixed. “Our aim was to retain the flair of each original track“ Piet and Jaspa elucidate. “We wanted them to sound just as they did when we made them, but clearer, in the same way as one restores a painting. You don’t paint it from scratch, you just bring out the colours again.“ Such loving attention to detail is typical of BLANK & JONES, making them the artists they are today, ready and able to see the bigger picture.

The album is also being released in Limited Edition format, in which The Singles are complemented by an additional DVD, bringing together all BLANK & JONES videos on one disc for the first time. The BLANK & JONES clips are something worth seeing, with a artistic quality rarely seen in such a genre. BLANK & JONES’ dramatic credentials are matched by their sense of humour. Numerous famous names have featured in their videos, including Estella Warren and Til Schweiger in Beyond Time, the latter having also directed the clip.

The DVD was produced and designed by Thomas Jahn, renowned as scriptwriter and director of “Knocking On Heaven’s Door“ and also the man responsible for The Hardest Heart, Mind Of The Wonderful, Perfect Silence and Desire.

The video for the latest single, Catch, was directed by Conchita Soares and Toni Froschhammer and features the thespian talents of TV actress Nadine. The piece will not only be presented on the music channels, but will also be shown at short film festivals over the summer.

BLANK & JONES’ roots are firmly placed in DJ culture. Year after year, millions of ravers around the globe feel the heat of their sensational sets at major events like Mayday, Nature One and Love Parade as well as in clubs all over the world. BLANK & JONES mix DJ and live, making the most of today’s technology. “We do everything digitally, on the basis of Final Scratch, which allows us to use our own edits and mixes, nothing comes straight from tape. Every set we play is unique, not only sound-wise but also in terms of what we play and how we play it. Roughly 60% of our set consists of our own repertoire, as where better to present our own material than via the DJ decks.“

BLANK & JONES are global players in the best sense of the word, with a worldwide reputation to match. They are more than welcome guests at the major festivals and raves in Germany, the Netherlands, Poland and Russia. At the beginning of the year, they played to 15,000 fans in St. Petersburg! They also travel further afield on a regular basis, to Canada, Mexico, South America and Australia.

2005 saw BLANK & JONES spend a lot of time in the USA, where A Forest proved to be a big success. Electronic music is growing and growing Stateside, so BLANK & JONES will return to LA, San Diego, San Francisco and many more cities in North America this year. Overwhelmingly positive reactions to Catch on the initial installment of the BLANK & JONES tour mean that the American fans can hardly wait for The Singles to be released. This will be the third BLANK & JONES US album.

Not content to rest on their laurels, Piet and Jaspa are already preparing an exciting, new and unusual project. On May 26th, BLANK & JONES will perform together with the Robert Schumann Kammerorchester conducted by Alexander Shelly in the Tonhalle Düsseldorf. The definitive electro-classical crossover extravaganza!

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Two
Blank & Jones Lyrics

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She wanna be my wifey
But that shit ain’t likely
Cos it ain’t like me
This is real life VVS’ all you see
Get some new ice my shit looking kind of old to me
Michelin plates that’s only what I eat
I get money when I sleep
Now you best believe

Kill em fast or kill em quick
Hit her once then I gotta dip
Free smoke for your head nigga how you like that
Shooter mad he fuck around empty the whole mag
I came for cash
Bust down watches niggas still gone hate and laugh
But where your money at
You can’t speak money talk cos you got no fucking bags
I been known to be in stores popping tags
Louis cop some Virgil bags
Presidential watches flash
I been in my bag nigga
So they search me when I fly cos I’m really just that guy nigga
Don’t call me lil bro when you see my bank bigger
Nigga talking shit pull the trigger fuck his whole figure
She wanna be my wifey
But that shit ain’t likely
Cos it ain’t like me
This is real life VVS’ all you see
Get some new ice my shit looking kind of old to me
Michelin plates that’s only what I eat
I get money when I sleep
Now you best believe
Kill em fast or kill em quick
Hit her once then I gotta dip
I’m just like the don run the game that’s what I do
I like smart bitches and these hoes don’t have the IQ
Sauce on my body it stay on me like a tattoo
I was with your wife and I swear she got some good moves
She give me slop
Getting money I can’t stop
Wrist froze left hand full of rocks
Run up on him make him jump out his socks
Got here and I did with no luck
Smart nigga fuck the fame I want bucks
I’m the only nigga that I really trust
Rolex gotta keep it bussy
Fuck with me Ima make yo ass feel sorry
She wanna be my wifey
But that shit ain’t likely
Cos it ain’t like me
This is real life VVS’ all you see
Get some new ice my shit looking kind of old to me
Michelin plates that’s only what I eat
I get money when I sleep
Now you best believe

Kill em fast or kill em quick
Hit her once then I gotta dip

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blank & Jones's song "Two" convey a sense of materialism and a disinterest in commitment. The first verse is about a woman who wants to be the singer's "wifey," but he doesn't think it's likely because it's not his style. Instead, he values material possessions like VVS diamonds (indicating exceptional clarity and quality) and Michelin-starred meals. He claims to make money effortlessly ("I get money when I sleep"), and warns that he can be ruthless to anyone who gets in his way ("kill 'em fast or kill 'em quick").

The second verse continues to emphasize materialism, with the singer bragging about his Rolex watch and his love of money over fame. He also boasts about sleeping with another man's wife and belittles women's intelligence ("I like smart bitches and these hoes don't have the IQ"). The chorus repeats, with the singer rejecting the idea of settling down and emphasizing his monetary success.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a shallow, materialistic worldview in which money and possessions are valued above all else, even human connections and emotions. The singer presents himself as cold and calculating, willing to do whatever it takes to get rich.

Line by Line Meaning

She wanna be my wifey
A woman desires to be in a romantic relationship with me

But that shit ain’t likely
However, it is improbable that such a relationship will occur

Cos it ain’t like me
Because my personality and lifestyle don't lend themselves to a monogamous relationship

This is real life VVS’ all you see
I own exclusively high-quality diamonds and relish exhibiting them

Get some new ice my shit looking kind of old to me
Yet, my current carat collection seems outdated, and I should purchase new diamonds

Michelin plates that’s only what I eat
I consume only gourmet cuisine, exemplified by Michelin-starred dishes

I get money when I sleep
I increase my wealth, notwithstanding conscious effort or action on my part

Now you best believe
You should trust the preceding statement as valid

Kill em fast or kill em quick
I respond to my enemies by causing swift harm or death

Hit her once then I gotta dip
After having a one-night-stand with a woman, I must leave immediately

Free smoke for your head nigga how you like that
I offer you a promotion, but with destructive consequences and without remorse

Shooter mad he fuck around empty the whole mag
My experienced gunmen can mistakenly use all their bullets in a fit of rage

I came for cash
I pursue money and a lucrative financial situation

Bust down watches niggas still gone hate and laugh
Others may disparage my taste in costly watches

But where your money at
I challenge those who mock my expensive purchases to reveal their own financial assets

You can’t speak money talk cos you got no fucking bags
Those who lack financial success have no authority on the topic of money

I been known to be in stores popping tags
I'm famous for buying lavish items and embracing consumerism

Louis cop some Virgil bags
I purchase designer fashion accessories from the luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton

Presidential watches flash
I wear high-end, exclusive timepieces

I been in my bag nigga
I have been successful and thriving lately

So they search me when I fly cos I’m really just that guy nigga
When I travel by airplane, airport security thoroughly examines my possessions due to my reputation and notoriety

Don’t call me lil bro when you see my bank bigger
Regardless of my junior standing or age, don't underestimate my financial success

Nigga talking shit pull the trigger fuck his whole figure
If someone disrespects me, I may retaliate with extreme physical violence

I’m just like the don run the game that’s what I do
I function as a Mafia boss and direct operations with authority

I like smart bitches and these hoes don’t have the IQ
I prefer intelligent women, whereas the majority of prostitutes are not intellectually stimulating

Sauce on my body it stay on me like a tattoo
My expensive and luxurious apparel, possessions, and lifestyle are central to my identity and conspicuous status

I was with your wife and I swear she got some good moves
I had relations with your partner and enjoyed the sexual experience thoroughly

She give me slop
During oral sex, she provided me with an excellent performance

Getting money I can’t stop
I am obsessed with acquiring wealth and cannot desist

Wrist froze left hand full of rocks
My wrist is adorned with an excessive amount of valuable watches and bracelets

Run up on him make him jump out his socks
If I attack someone, they will be so surprised and shocked that their socks will metaphorically fly off

Got here and I did with no luck
I obtained success and riches without any lucky breaks or fortunate circumstances

Smart nigga fuck the fame I want bucks
I prioritize financial success over the desire for fame or recognition

I’m the only nigga that I really trust
I have difficulty trusting others and rely solely on myself

Rolex gotta keep it bussy
My Rolex watch is regularly checked and maintained by a skilled watchmaker

Fuck with me Ima make yo ass feel sorry
If someone challenges or disrespects me, I will exact revenge, and they will regret it

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Written by: Jimi Olayinka

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Blank & Jones: The Mix (Volume 2) - CD2

Label: Gang Go Music/WEA Records
Format: 2xCD, Compilation, Copy Protected, Mixed, CD2
Country: Germany
Released: 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, Progressive House

Tracklist:

(0:00:01) 01. Motorcycle - As The Rush Comes (Gabriel & Dresden Remix)
(0:06:13) 02. Blank & Jones with Claudia Brücken - Unknown Treasure (Mr. Sam Remix)
(0:11:35) 03. Holden & Thompson - Nothing (Hiver & Hammer Remix)
(0:15:55) 04. Cultivate - Broken Pieces (Dale Askew Remix)
(0:19:26) 05. Liquid Love meets Ernesto vs. Bastian - Being Single (Liquid Love Remix)
(0:23:08) 06. Rapid Eye - Stealing Beauty (R.E.Mix)
(0:26:51) 07. Chicane - Love On The Run (Blank & Jones Remix)
(0:31:29) 08. Rusch & Murray - Epic (Above & Beyond Remix)
(0:34:30) 09. Goldenscan - Of Our Times (Original Mix)
(0:38:54) 10. Blank & Jones with Elles - Flaming June (B&J's Reconstruction Mix)
(0:41:46) 11. Terry Bones vs. Fred Baker pres. Water Planet - Return To Innocence (Mr. Sam Remix)
(0:45:52) 12. DJ Cor Fijneman feat. Jan Johnston - Venus (Meant To Be Your Lover) (Tiësto Remix)
(0:49:49) 13. Project Medusa vs. Exor - Eclipse (Soho Mix)
(0:52:50) 14. Insigma - Avalon (Midway Remix)
(0:57:28) 15. Mr. Sam vs. Tim Coltrane pres. The Tribute - One More Day (Mr. Sam vs. Fred Baker Remix)
(1:02:28) 16. Wolfsheim - Wundervoll (Blank & Jones Remix)

The Mix: Selected, mixed and edited by Blank & Jones @ Spacedust Studios, Germany. July 2003
Photos: Dirk Schelpmeier
Artdirection & Design: Marc Schilkowski

(P)&(C)2003 Gang Go Music Produktions GmbH, Köln for WEA Records/ Warner Music Group Germany GmbH & Co Holding OHG.
An AOL Time Warner Company.
Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe.

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Народ вы на год релиза не смотрите, всё современно и по сей день и более. Талантливый сет, благодарю за время потраченное не впустую на свидение.

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Thank you so much for uploading this CD!!! I really loved listening to it a long time ago and I saved it in my old laptop but then I lost it. I only have the track Nothing left. Finally found the complete CD!!