The sessions resulted in the album, Animal, which was released on TUNEengine, INC., in 2002. The album would go on to spawn the single, "So High", and fueled by the remixes by Georgie Porgie, MYSTR E, Tony Cano, and J., himself reached #36 on the USA Dance Radio Charts. The second single, "Without My One And Only" reached #1 on the Music Choice Dance Station with remixes by Giuseppe D, Chris "The Greek" Panaghi, and MYSTR E, and J. would continue to tour behind these singles until 2004, opening for Gioia Bruno of Expose for an extended stint, and, later, Taylor Dayne and Crystal Waters among others.
"Rise & Fall" was J.'s 3rd single, and although too raunchy for mainstream play, was by far J.'s most successful single in the dance clubs, and soon J. was a fixture on the New York Gay Club Scene, performing at Plaid, Limelight, Roxy, Crobar, and Splash. J. was rumored to be collaborating with Junior Vasquez and Giuseppe D. on the single, "Gone," and took a hiatus during which he acted in adult films with Lucas Entertainment and an unflinching documentary about Meth, "Rock Bottom." "I have always stepped right into the fire, and I did the film with no regard to my reputation. I'd rather people open up a dialogue about this topic than be admired."
J. did bit work in the film "Sex in the City 2" and a recent Chanel ad directed by Martin Scorsese before releasing "Bump of Me" on the label Continuous Cool in August of 2010.
Turn Out The Lights
J. Lyrics
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I don't, I don't hesitate
Blaze up, little skeleton inside my closet
Gotta, I got to demonstrate
There must be something inside of the water
Something that I drink
Lock up your mother, lock up your daughter
Cause ain't nobody said
Turn out the light
Just get, get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
There's no need to fight
Just get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
Oh I started looking inside the mirror
So there's something no one scaped
I got the feeling that I'm young and helpless
So I, so I medicate
I'm always thinking about the solution
I kinda meditate
I'm asking God about the answers
He said: "There's too much on your plate"
Turn out the light
Just get, get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
There's no need to fight
Just get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
Ok, leggo, leggo
Somos igual, aquí, allá, ahí o acá
Hay que bailar, aquí la vida disfrutar
No lo tomes personal, mantente siempre real
Misma nacionalidad, somos de la música
Ven pa' aca, cambia esa mala cara
Libérate, suelta esa vibra mala
No lo tomes personal, mantente siempre real
Misma nacionalidad, somos de la música
Turn out the light
Just get, get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
There's no need to fight
Just get the poppin right
Cause there's too many people day after day
They got turn off the light
Oh, Oh
The lyrics to J. Foster's song "Turn Off the Lights" depict a conflicted mindset between a clear conscience and feelings of guilt. The idea of hiding skeletons in the closet is represented by the "little skeleton inside my closet." The singer feels a pressure to prove themselves and must demonstrate their worth. They feel as though they are different from others, and must find a solution to ease their feelings of helplessness. The lyrics suggest that the solution to these feelings may lie in meditation or asking for help from a higher power, though this solution is complicated by the overwhelming nature of the task at hand.
Despite the darkness inherent in these lyrics, the chorus of "Turn Off the Lights" offers a unifying message of positivity and hope. The lines "There's no need to fight / Just get the poppin' right" suggest that there is a solution to the characters' problems, and that it is attainable through a collective effort. The use of "poppin'" refers to the energy and celebration that comes with dancing, bringing to mind the idea of a group of people letting go of their fears and simply having fun together.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a clear mind and a guilty conscience
Although my thoughts are organized and clear, my conscience pricks me for some wrongdoings.
I don't, I don't hesitate
I act promptly without wasting time on doubts and indecision.
Blaze up, little skeleton inside my closet
I want to confront the things I have been hiding and disclose them to the world.
Gotta, I got to demonstrate
I need to prove myself and demonstrate my abilities to the world.
There must be something inside of the water
Perhaps there is something in the environment or community that is affecting me.
Something that I drink
Maybe it's something that I ingest or consume that influences me.
Lock up your mother, lock up your daughter
I am capable of doing things that could be a threat to moms and daughters; beware.
Cause ain't nobody said
Because nobody forewarned about the consequences and aftermath of my actions.
Turn out the light
Switch off the light or stop exposing things that might cause trouble.
Just get, get the poppin right
Continue to be active and engage in entertaining or exciting things.
Cause there's too many people day after day
Because there are many people everywhere every day who need to unwind or relax.
There's no need to fight
There is no reason to argue or engage in conflicts.
Oh I started looking inside the mirror
I have started assessing myself and introspecting.
So there's something no one scaped
I have discovered something that I have overlooked or ignored earlier.
I got the feeling that I'm young and helpless
I feel like I am young and weak and need help or support.
So I, so I medicate
Thus, I resort to medication or other methods to feel better or heal myself.
I'm always thinking about the solution
I am always pondering and seeking ways to solve my problems.
I kinda meditate
I meditate or reflect on all the probable solutions and outcomes.
I'm asking God about the answers
I am seeking guidance and solutions from a higher power or spiritual source.
He said: "There's too much on your plate"
The supreme force or divine entity has conveyed that I have a lot on my plate or more than I can handle at the moment.
Ok, leggo, leggo
Okay, let's go, let's go; time to move to some other topic or action.
Somos igual, aquí, allá, ahí o acá
We are all alike, be it here, there, over there, or anywhere.
Hay que bailar, aquí la vida disfrutar
We must have fun and enjoy life by dancing and celebrating here.
No lo tomes personal, mantente siempre real
Don't take it personally, and always stay authentic and genuine.
Misma nacionalidad, somos de la música
Same nationality, we belong to the music or share the same passion for music.
Ven pa' aca, cambia esa mala cara
Come here, change your bad or gloomy expression.
Libérate, suelta esa vibra mala
Free yourself and let go of those negative vibes.
Turn out the light
Again, switch off the light or stop revealing things that can cause trouble.
Just get, get the poppin right
Keep on engaging in fun and lively activities.
Cause there's too many people day after day
Because many people need to feel alive and escape the drudgery of everyday life.
They got turn off the light
They need to dim the lights or forget about their problems for a while.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: CRISTIAN CABRERIZO, JESSE HUERTA, ANDRE HARRIS, PETER TAMBAKIS, JOSE BALVIN, PETER MCGINNIS
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@sebamoriss76
que temazooo !!! los que saben de música la escuchan siempre!!! 💪💪💪💪
@AlainBruno
This song is so chill 🎶🎵
@AntiDot43
Cris Cab es el mejor!!
@delri2826
JBalvin le da el toque urbano que le da vida a la canción, Balvin un gran ídolo ⚡
@prinsluna9618
No se por que no puedo dejar de escucharla ⚡rompiendo siempre Jbalvin
@luisfernandomoralestlapalc3174
Porque esta joya no es famosa?
@HebertRuizOfficial
La voz de Cris suena como la de Sting en tiempos de The Police. Muy bueno.
@Sebastian-pt6qz
Hebert Ruiz exacto creí que nadie había notado el parecido
@robertosanhueza3825
Hebert Ruiz pienso exactamente lo mismo viejo !! Sabia que no era el único 😁
@pameladurling673
jooo pense que era la unica q le sonaba parecido hahaha por eso estoy aca, no por J Balvin😂