For nearly a decade, J-Dub has been traveling North America and Europe laying down his own unique brand of new-school house with a hypnotic, versatile and irresistible sound that both dance floor massives and hardcore heads can vibe to. With a combination of seamless cut and paste blends, eclectic programming, funky, elegant bass lines, deeply soulful vocals, and relentless percussion, this Chicago bred house sensei shuns convention opting instead to forge a highly personal style based on the great Windy City house tradition of crossing boundaries and breaking rules. His highly developed deep jacking technique, developed in the fires of Chicago’s heated DJ scene, has opened the doors to many residencies at top venues across North America including Shelter (Chicago), Crobar (Chicago), Red Dog (Chicago), Common Thread @ Sonar (Vancouver), 360 (Los Angeles), Sorted @ Smart Bar (Chicago), Material @ Rednofive (Chicago), and, most recently, Hush/Underbar (Toronto).
J-Dub has established a reputation as a versatile showstopper with an infectious energy and verve that inspires and invigorates long after his sets are over. In 2000, he toured North America with house legend Mark Farina on his San Francisco Sessions tour. This led to his becoming a frequent guest at the top house venues across North America and Europe over the years including Industry (Toronto), Crobar (Miami), The End (London), Folies Pigalle (Paris), Transit (Philadelphia), and Melodic (Los Angeles). He’s also played shows with some of the top talents in the industry including Moby, Fat Boy Slim, Derrick Carter, Josh Wink, King Britt, Francois Kevorkian, and Derrick May to name a few. It was at Industry that he became a key figure in the Canadian house scene, with his performances at DJ Sneak’s Solid monthly. Since those days in the late 90s, J-Dub has toured Canada from coast to coast and become a regular at Sneak Beats events in Chicago, Miami, London, and Toronto.
Trained as a filmmaker and in the theatre, J-Dub mixes genres, eras, and new school/old school methods without diluting the essence of his style. As the lead vocalist of Greenskeepers, J-Dub has dived headfirst into an entirely new arena to showcase his writing and performance talents. His first release, “On The Line”, featured remixes from house production luminaries Kaskade, J.T. Donaldson, Mark Farina, and Pete Moss. Relocating to London in 2005, he began to hone his writing and branch out into other genres outside of house. He also became one of Ministry of Sound’s US resident DJ’s as well as a regular with the Artizan Music crew. Returning stateside in late 2007, the releases started to flow with “Buffalo Girl” originally on Drop Music and later remixed by Derrick Carter and DJ Sneak. “You Know What To Do” quickly followed also receiving the remix treatment from D.C. Rockstar Games commissioned the Greenskeepers to write a song to help launch the latest installment of the global phenomenon known as Grand Theft Auto. GTA IV blasted onto shelves in April of 2008 heralded by a non-stop media blitz accompanied by “Vagabond” a Greenskeepers featuring J-Dub dance rock monster. During the summer of 2008, J-Dub joined James Curd and L.A. indie rock/electro superstar DJ Chris Holmes in forming Science & Industry, a new dance rock band committed to making fun party rocking jams with wit and a wink. Their debut EP will be dropping on Liar Liar Records this summer. Also coming is the fourth collaboration between James Curd and J-Dub, “We Just Won’t Stop” on DFA Records engineered by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy. Later in the year, J-Dub will be featured on Justin Long’s debut solo release “Strange” on Dot Bleep Recordings. With live tour dates, DJ sets, and production releases on a wide range of labels, 2009 is shaping up to be the strongest ever for the multi-dimensional J-Dub from Chicago.
Visit http://www.myspace/jdubfromchicago for more information on J-Dub
There is a another J-Dub hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. J-Dub of Pittsburgh is CEO of Vocal Publishing, a highly opinionated editorial journalist, writer, and relationship adviser. He podcasts his show "I Know Everything" from Podomatic.com. See http://vocal.podomatic.com/ for more information on J-Dub.
About You
J-Dub Lyrics
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So if you're looking for me, I'm sorry I'm not home
You know I hit the city the streets be calling me
So if I'm being honest think you're the one I need
Caught in a situation we out here living life
Cause all that matters baby is that you live it right
So if it doesn't happen it wasn't meant to be
You know deep down inside we're meant to be free
It always starts the same way it ends
I'm thankful for the time that we spent
I'm sorry nah but we can't be friends
It's Mr. gas addict, mad savage, riding with my black glasses
And I got a bad baddie sitting by my side supporting all of my bad habits
Thinking back at it you stole my heart
And all of my hoodies and you would jack jackets
Then I got my heart broken I just laugh at it
Now everybody wanna hump me like a jack rabbit
Can't think of a time when I was last happy
I trusted you to have my back but you was back stabbing
Man that's really crazy to me
You always think the worst and manifest the craziest things
Don't wanna hear another word unless you making it right
You only got this one moment so just say what you like
And at the end of the night I might just see you again
Psych you thought but it's the thought that makes me think that it's dead
And so listen instead I'm gonna leave you alone
So do the same and hit the road don't ever hit up my phone
Bye
I can't believe it happened again
It always starts the same way it ends
I'm thankful for the time that we spent
I'm sorry nah but we can't be friends
Now if I choose to save ya, I don't need back any favors
I don't need to pick a flavor cause I live la vida loca
I just need the paper cause the past turned into vapor
Not my crush I'm not a player
See ya later alligator
Esta loca
You could take the win I take my losses
Whatever that you need to say that helps rebuild ya conscious
With it came a lesson I hope that you quit the nonsense
Still I pray to God that you can make it through the hardships
That's hard shit
I can't believe it happened again
It always starts the same way it ends
I'm thankful for the time that we spent
I'm sorry nah but we can't be friends
In J-Dub's song "About You," the artist shares his feelings about a past relationship. The song explores the idea of moving on, letting go, and accepting that some things just weren't meant to be. The lyrics discuss spending productive mornings and lonely nights, the allure of the city, and the recognition that the person he needs isn't around. The singer admits that he may have been caught up in the situation, but at the end of the day, all that matters is living life right and being free.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "I can't believe it happened again, it always starts the same way it ends." These lyrics suggest that the relationship wasn't healthy or sustainable and the cycle has repeated, causing J-Dub to want to move on for good. Throughout the song, he expresses his regret for what happened and the way things ended but knows that remaining friends isn't an option. The artist concludes the song by saying goodbye and wishing his past partner well.
Overall, "About You" is a song that touches on themes of heartbreak, regret, and the need for closure. The lyrics are poetic and emotional, and J-Dub does an excellent job of conveying his thoughts through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I got productive mornings, I spend my nights alone
My mornings are productive, but I spend my nights alone.
So if you're looking for me, I'm sorry I'm not home
I'm not home, so I'm sorry if you're looking for me.
You know I hit the city the streets be calling me
The streets of the city call me, and you know it.
So if I'm being honest think you're the one I need
To be honest, I think you're the one I need.
Caught in a situation we out here living life
We're living our lives in a complicated situation.
Cause all that matters baby is that you live it right
The most important thing is that you live your life correctly, baby.
So if it doesn't happen it wasn't meant to be
If it doesn't happen, it wasn't meant to be.
You know deep down inside we're meant to be free
We're meant to be free, deep down inside.
I can't believe it happened again
It happened again, and I can't believe it.
It always starts the same way it ends
It always begins and ends the same way.
I'm thankful for the time that we spent
I'm grateful for the time we had together.
I'm sorry nah but we can't be friends
I'm sorry, but we can't be friends.
It's Mr. gas addict, mad savage, riding with my black glasses
I'm a gas addict, a mad savage, and I ride with my black glasses.
And I got a bad baddie sitting by my side supporting all of my bad habits
I have a bad girl by my side, who supports my bad habits.
Thinking back at it you stole my heart
Looking back, you stole my heart.
And all of my hoodies and you would jack jackets
You took my hoodies and even my jackets.
Then I got my heart broken I just laugh at it
When my heart was broken, I laughed at it.
Now everybody wanna hump me like a jack rabbit
Now, everyone wants to be like me.
Can't think of a time when I was last happy
I can't remember the last time I was really happy.
I trusted you to have my back but you was back stabbing
I trusted you, but you backstabbed me.
Man that's really crazy to me
That's really crazy to me.
You always think the worst and manifest the craziest things
You always think negative and create crazy scenarios.
Don't wanna hear another word unless you making it right
I don't want to hear anything unless you're making it right.
You only got this one moment so just say what you like
You only have one chance to speak your mind, so say what you want.
And at the end of the night I might just see you again
I might see you again at the end of the night.
Psych you thought but it's the thought that makes me think that it's dead
I fooled you, but it's the thought that makes me think our relationship is dead.
And so listen instead I'm gonna leave you alone
Instead of talking, I'm going to leave you alone.
So do the same and hit the road don't ever hit up my phone
Do the same, hit the road, and don't contact me.
Bye
Goodbye.
Now if I choose to save ya, I don't need back any favors
If I choose to help you, I don't need anything in return.
I don't need to pick a flavor cause I live la vida loca
I don't need to choose a flavor because I live life to the fullest.
I just need the paper cause the past turned into vapor
I just need money because the past is gone.
Not my crush I'm not a player
I don't have any romantic interests, and I'm not a player.
See ya later alligator
Goodbye.
You could take the win I take my losses
You can be the winner, and I'll accept my losses.
Whatever that you need to say that helps rebuild ya conscious
Say whatever you need to say to rebuild your conscience.
With it came a lesson I hope that you quit the nonsense
I learned a lesson, and I hope that you stop your nonsense.
Still I pray to God that you can make it through the hardships
I still pray that you can make it through tough times.
That's hard shit
That's really tough.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brian Custodio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Uncle Mike
Rip JDubbbb!! 💔 I aint even know you lil bro but it feel like i did... Praying for ya fam 🕊
ClipKiD
Flow 🔥🔥
Symphony M
I Really Wish I Knew About You Before This Happened 😩 Rest Easy Young King
Dalopaid
Me too fam shit sucks
Cap in ya rap Cuh
Bro now von fans know about jdub smh
Symphony M
@Cap in ya rap Cuh What You Getting At?
Demetrio Viera
Rest easy legend 😭
Justin Starr
Nigga ain’t no legend at all 4E 🤟🏽🤟🏽
6Rico
@Justin Starr 🤣🤣
Penny
On my kids this young was supposed to be a star!