In 1992, after surviving on cheese sandwiches and maximizing credit limits, Cajmere finally made an imprint on the dance community with his infectious experiment, "Coffee Pot" (It's Time for the Percolator) – Clubhouse Records. Then he moved on to more complex musical and lyrical arrangements with songs like Lidell Townsell's "Get With U" (Mercury Records).
The Cajmere and Dajae collaboration resulted in a #2 Billboard Dance Chart and International dance hit - "Brighter Days". It was at this point that Cajmere decided to start Cajual Records. Having his own label gave Cajmere the autonomy to attain his goal of developing a sound that was representative of Chicago. Later that year, he formed the sub-label Relief Records, mostly for instrumental tracks by himself and others. The label gave birth to his first Green Velvet production 'Velvet Tracks'.
When he emerged as the flamboyant, neon-haired Green Velvet to front mid-90's hits like 'Preacher Man', 'Answering Machine' and 'Flash', the shock-waves reverberated throughout house and techno scenes the world over. This elaborately garbed, lyrically wild creature scored a direct hit, putting his hometown back on house music's production map.
Jones has since brought his DJ stylings around the globe, playing house and techno under his Cajmere and Green Velvet monikers. In addition to DJ sets, he hit the road with his live show, performing original tracks in front of crowds numbering in the tens of thousands.
"I've always been quite shy and introverted in a way," says Jones. "So it was weird getting up on stage and doing the Velvet thing. It's just quite strange that I'm doing what I'm doing now." Recent stops have included Exit Festival (Serbia), Awakenings Festival (Netherlands) and T in the Park (Scotland).
In 2009, Green Velvet’s production made waves in the dance music scene yet again with “Everybody Wants”, this time collaborating with rap-songstress and fellow Chicago native Kid Sister. The club hit was swiftly followed up with “Turn It UP”, which features powerhouse production duo Santiago & Bushido.
2010 will see the release of a new Green Velvet album with an exciting guest list that includes Afrojack, De La Soul, Diplo, Kid Sister, Santiago & Bushido, Tommie Sunshine and more. With a new Cajual Records residency in Chicago—‘Green Velvet & Friends’—also to launch this year, the imprint of this artist remains fresh with the help of his network of DJ buddies from around the world.
Coitus
Green Velvet Lyrics
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Coba mempertahankannya
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga engkau ingin
Terima ku
Aku tahu tak semudah mana kau mengerti
Tahu ku sukar dimaafkan
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga kau terima
Diri ini
Ingatkah saat-saat indah kita bersama
Rela diulangi jalan cinta indah yang masih ada lagi dalam jiwamu
Lepaskan keegoaan yang melanda dirimu
Ingatkan Tuhan sentiasa ada dihati
Relakan jiwamu mengampuni aku
Yang masih belajar untuk menyintaimu
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga kau ingin ku dalam hidupmu
Lepaskan segala rasa perit dalam jiwa
Ingatkah saat-saat indah kita bersama
Rela diulangi jalan cinta indah yang masih ada lagi dalam jiwamu
Lepaskan keegiaan yang melanda dirimu
Ingatkan Tuhan sentiasa ada dihati
Relakan jiwamu mengampuni aku yang masih belajar menyintaimu lagi
Oooo Lagi
The lyrics to the song Coitus by Green Velvet are in Indonesian and can be translated to English as follows:
"I try to forget everything that happened
Try to keep it all together
But I still beg, so that you will accept me
I know it's not easy to understand
I know it's difficult to forgive
But I still beg, so that you will accept me
Let go of all the pain in your soul
Remember the beautiful moments we had together
Be willing to repeat the beautiful path of love that still exists in your heart
Let go of the selfishness that envelopes you
Remember that God is always in your heart
Forgive me with your soul
I'm still learning to love you
But I still beg, so that you will want me in your life
Let go of all the pain in your soul
Remember the beautiful moments we had together
Be willing to repeat the beautiful path of love that still exists in your heart
Let go of the selfishness that envelopes you
Remember that God is always in your heart
Forgive me with your soul
Oooo Again"
The song is essentially a plea for forgiveness from someone who has done wrong and is asking for another chance. The lyrics describe the struggle of trying to move on from past mistakes and asking for forgiveness, with the hope of a brighter future together. The use of Indonesian language in the song adds a layer of depth and emotion to the message conveyed through the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Aku coba melupakan semua yang terjadi
I try to forget everything that happened
Coba mempertahankannya
Trying to keep it
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga engkau ingin
But I still plea so that you want me
Terima ku
Accept me
Aku tahu tak semudah mana kau mengerti
I know it's not as easy as you think
Tahu ku sukar dimaafkan
I know it's hard to forgive
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga kau terima diri ini
But I still plea so that you accept me
Lepaskan segala rasa perit dalam jiwa
Release all the pain in your soul
Ingatkah saat-saat indah kita bersama
Do you remember the beautiful times we had together
Rela diulangi jalan cinta indah yang masih ada lagi dalam jiwamu
Are you willing to repeat the beautiful path of love that still exists within your soul
Lepaskan keegoaan yang melanda dirimu
Let go of the arrogance that affects you
Ingatkan Tuhan sentiasa ada dihati
Remember that God is always in your heart
Relakan jiwamu mengampuni aku
Allow your soul to forgive me
Yang masih belajar untuk menyintaimu
Who is still learning to love you
Tapi ku masih rayu sehingga kau ingin ku dalam hidupmu
But I still plea so that you want me in your life
Oooo Lagi
Oooo Again
Writer(s): JONES CURTIS ALAN
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
prakashwicked
Everytime I've played this, the whole dancefloor has gone mental. Dj's night saver track.
depret5
Play it a Little bit faster 💥
Riveinn
One of those few songs you can play on loop and don't realize it started over again, cuz it's too good.
Evan Brett Spearritt
Green velvet's music is fantastic, one of the best tracks ever 😂
karl joseph
One of my favouite tracks-better than French Kiss and How Your Evening So Far- pure class-I dont know why La la land gets played and rerubed more-this a a work of art.
Vasiliy Gubin
Green Velvet are great! one more thumb up from me :)
Toten Kopf
Are ?
juan pablo salguero alonso
Amazing sound!!!!!
karl joseph
Classic!
(it doesnt do it justice)
EARGASMIC.
seba war
Green velvet lo mejor