It was at school in Mo’ Bay [as they call it] Orain ‘Shabbz’ Stewart, brothers Byron and Dru Barwise and Andrew ‘A.T.’ Thompson met. They spent hours honing their singing skills and harmonising while at church and discovered that the sum of their four voices was greater than the individual parts.
Dru shares, “When I was young I fell in love with a battered red keyboard that my brother found. The sound from it was crackled, but luckily the keyboard at my church produced a perfect sound. I started singing at church and from then on music became my girlfriend”.
The boys grew up in musical families, spending time at church singing the gospel music that influenced their lives. However, on the flipside, the boys’ spent equally as much time listening to the dancehall riddims of artists like Elephant Man, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man and the soulful honey coated ballads of Brian McKnight, Luther Vandross and, most of all, Boyz II Men.
“Music has always been a part of my life. My father sang and played on the guitar when I was growing up. Then one day I turned on the radio and heard Boys II Men and that’s when I knew that I wanted to do music” explains A.T.
At every opportunity the band performed - at local shows, school, church on the street corner, anywhere where they were together. They became known as J-Status. “The name J-Status came from Dru”, explains Shabbz, “we wanted something to represent us as a group but also represented who we were. People of Jamaican Status are who we are – J-Status.”
However it wasn’t until 2002 that the boys left the parish of St. James and headed for the promise of fame and fortune in the USA. With the help and guidance of mentor Trevor Biggs, they travelled through Philadelphia working with different producers and relentlessly gigging. Dismayed with the lack of promised recording deals, the band moved on and ended up in Port Chester, NY with a sack of failed productions and very light pockets.
A chance meeting soon proved to be their saving grace. They were introduced to the pastor at the Parkside Assembly of God Church. The church needed a band and J-Status needed jobs – this was kismet. They pitched in with everything to do with the church including being handymen! In return for this they received shelter and all the practice and instruments that they needed. “We were so relieved to have someplace to call home even if it was only the basement!” laughs Shabbz.
Things were on the up and J-Status were introduced to Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken at SRP Records who are best known for discovering and signing young R’n’B sensation Rihanna. “We needed a male verse on a Rihanna track called ‘Here I Go Again’, and the guys killed it!” recalls Rogers. The track became a firm favourite with fans across the world and featured on Rihanna’s multi-million selling album ‘Music of the Sun’.
J-Status have created an inimitable sound blending reggae, R’n’B and pop. It’s unmistakably addictive music which immediately caught the attention of Rogers & Sturken in a big way. “There’s really no group in the market place like this” states Sturken. “We loved the idea of them having their own lane”. Rogers and Sturken were blown away with the boys and didn’t hesitate in signing them.
Their captivating debut single ‘Roll’ which has been lifted from their debut album, is ready to bring the Mo’ Bay heat to clubs and airwaves in the summer. The band features on Rihanna’s brand new album. Their own album project, which will be released later in the Summer, includes an array of styles ranging from lovers rock reggae, to club bangers like ‘Roll’.
J-Status’ music is a rollercoaster ride of positive vibes and high energy marking a new era in R’n’B reggae.
I'm Ready
J-Status Lyrics
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Stoned like Freddy
Aint got no girl but I'm still getting plenty
That's right you heard what i said
Aint got no bitch but I'm still getting head
Take it back for a minute real quick
I'm so stingy don't know who to pick
All i know is I'm still gonna hit
JJ don't play
He aint got time for no games you feel the same way
Oh no? dam i cant relate
Guess you got too much going on for your plate
Can you take step back
You all up in my space
Don't like hoes that's a fact
That's my time they just waste
She be going out sad
Cus she cant get a taste
Fell in love with the stacks
Good bread what i chase
No you cant come in my room
Cant hear you my head full of fumes
I'm too high getting trippy off shrooms
Please leave skrrt skrrt vroom vroom
Yes I'm ready
Stoned like freddy
Aint got no girl but I'm still getting plenty
That's right you heard what i said
Aint got no bitch but I'm still getting head
Take it back for a minute real quick
I'm so stingy don't know who to pick
All i know is I'm still gonna hit
With the stick john wick
With the stick john wick
The lyrics to J-Status's song "I'm Ready" convey a confident and unapologetic attitude towards relationships and sexual encounters. The opening line "Yes I'm ready, Stoned like Freddy" suggests that the singer is prepared for whatever comes their way, even if they are under the influence. They proclaim that despite not having a girlfriend, they are still having plenty of sexual encounters, indicating that they are not emotionally attached to anyone.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's pickiness and their awareness of their own desirability. They state that they are unsure who to choose because they have many options available to them. This showcases their confidence and self-assuredness.
The mention of John Wick, a popular action movie character, in the line "With the stick John Wick" further emphasizes the singer's bold and assertive personality. They see themselves as capable of taking control and getting what they want, just like the character in the movie.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Ready" showcase a mindset of independence, self-assuredness, and a casual approach towards relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I'm ready
I am prepared and willing
Stoned like Freddy
I am intoxicated like Freddy Krueger
Aint got no girl but I'm still getting plenty
Even though I don't have a girlfriend, I still have many sexual encounters
That's right you heard what i said
You heard correctly what I just stated
Aint got no bitch but I'm still getting head
I don't have a partner, but I am still receiving oral sex
Take it back for a minute real quick
Let's reflect on something briefly
I'm so stingy don't know who to pick
I am selfish and uncertain about whom to choose
All i know is I'm still gonna hit
What I do know is that I will still succeed
With the stick john wick
Using the gun, like the character John Wick
JJ don't play
JJ does not engage in games or nonsense
He aint got time for no games you feel the same way
He doesn't have time for games, and he assumes others feel the same
Oh no? dam i cant relate
Oh, you don't feel the same? Well, I can't empathize with that
Guess you got too much going on for your plate
Seems like you have too many responsibilities or issues to handle
Can you take step back
Can you please create some distance between us
You all up in my space
You are intruding into my personal territory
Don't like hoes that's a fact
I don't like promiscuous individuals, and that is a definite truth
That's my time they just waste
They only waste my time
She be going out sad
She feels depressed or unhappy when going out
Cus she cant get a taste
Because she is unable to experience what she desires
Fell in love with the stacks
I have developed strong affection for money or wealth
Good bread what i chase
I am pursuing financial success and prosperity
No you cant come in my room
You are not allowed to enter my room
Cant hear you my head full of fumes
I cannot hear you because my mind is clouded with intoxication
I'm too high getting trippy off shrooms
I am heavily intoxicated and experiencing hallucinations from consuming psychedelic mushrooms
Please leave skrrt skrrt vroom vroom
Please depart quickly with the sound of screeching tires and speeding away
With the stick john wick
Using the gun, like the character John Wick
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jacob T, Jacob Torres
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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GTEyez
not feelin it