There are at least six artists with this name:
1. A Swedish indie group<… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists with this name:
1. A Swedish indie group
2. A solo project of musician Jacob Janoram
3. An English pop group
4. A South African rapper
5. A Dutch musician
6. K-pop girl group
7. American YouTuber who covers music

1. Swedish group jj emerged in 2009 on the Gothenburg-based record label Sincerely Yours with a particularly gratifying take on the musical preoccupations common to much of the label's roster, which includes its founders, The Tough Alliance. jj are distributed in North America by Secretly Canadian. The band consists of Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander.

jj's take on neo-Balearic indie pop filters Air France's tropical haze, The Tough Alliance's penchant for slyly irreverent appropriation, and The Honeydrips' fragile twee pop melodicism into a beguilingly lush, gently electronic style, reminiscent of prime Saint Etienne with a smoother, beachier sheen. jj also share their label mates' propensity for mystery, favoring an artfully enigmatic presentation. Vocalist Elin Kastlander provides a distinguishing sonic hallmark in the form of her warm, lusciously smooth alto.

jj released their debut single jj n° 1 in early 2009. A couple of months later they released their debut album jj n° 2. Their third album, jj n° 3, was released on March 9, 2010.

In late 2010, jj released a mixtape called Kills. The first single from Kills, "Let Them," sampled Akon's "Right Now (Na Na Na)." The single also featured a B-side entitled "I'm The One/Money On My Mind" that samples "Intro" by The xx.

Aside from their official releases, jj has also done several covers and new takes on contemporary songs. For example, they've recorded covers of Akon's "Troublemaker," Jeremih's "Birthday Sex," and the "Theme Song" for the classic 70s American tv series Welcome Back, Kotter. All of these tracks were released for free on the internet.

2. Brace yourself, North America – slosh rock is coming. Intrepid guitarist, singer and songwriter JJ Hendrix is mixing and mashing genres to concoct his own blend of musical intoxication which latches on to the listener and refuses to let go. Armed with a seemingly endless satchel of guitar solos and a knack for combining searing riffs with funky, grooving beats, this is the refreshing burst of danceable, yet imaginative rock the scene has been thirsting for.

Hailing from Ontario, JJ continues to make a name for himself throughout the indie music circuit thanks to his eclectic, yet trademark sound that drips and oozes from each and every song he pens. The far majority of his creations are instrumental, allowing the music to do the talking while the listener immerses themselves into the world of slosh rock. Driven by “creativity in its pristine state,” this unique style feeds off the unbridled, rampant inspiration and experimentation embodied by JJ himself.

Joined by Brad Heatherly on drums, Yeruvim Krantsky on guitar and bassist Al Finter, JJ’s Music Retaliation continues to roll on, releasing their latest single “Grunky Gillers and the Fillers” through CD Baby and other digital retailers. With influences from Jimi Hendrix, as well as the blues and rock greats of yesterday and today, the foursome continues to carve out their own niche within the industry. Serving as a small sampling of what’s to come, the single drives sole songwriter JJ to write and record for the group’s upcoming full-length album.

JJ Hendrix earned his nickname from musician and producer Scott Hill of Astranova Records, who recorded with former Black Sabbath keyboardist and producer for Robert Plant, Jez Woodroffe. The pair collaborated on a well-received record Ancient Future in 2010. He released his solo debut Return Regalia in 2008, which generated thousands of plays via Spotify and Last.fm.

JJ’s Music Retaliation’s new single “Grunky Gillers and the Fillers” is available to purchase through CD Baby now, as well as JJ’s full-length Return Regalia. Check him out on ReverbNation to sample some of the delectably fun slosh rock that continues to emanate from his guitar amp today.

3. JJ is the name of a 90s pop group from Salford, England, fronted by the eponymous Jan Johnston.

4. JJ aka Alcapone-JJ is a dancehall mc from Gugulethu, Cape Town. Having been introduced to African Dope Studio boss DJ Dope by fellow Gugulethu crew Chronic Clan, he was inducted into the African Dope Soundsystem project, where he shone. Following tours by the African Dope Soundsystem posse to Germany in 2005 and 2006, JJ secured a record deal in Berlin and relocated there. For up to date info including news of his album release, see JJ's Myspace page.

5. There is also a Dutch artist named JJ. He appears on the Water, Wind & Sails compilation on Dutch label WM Recordings.

6. JJ is one of the few solo singers that has been acknowledged by this prestigious producer, so many are anticipating how she’ll fare against the other girl groups she’ll be competing against.

And Now
JJ Lyrics

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And now when the end is near
I know you meant everything you gave to me that year
We were all alone when the sunlight heats our bones
As the street/string? carried us home.
Take it for what it's worth,
Those days we walked the earth
Remember how much it hurts
Just a tiny taste don't let us go to waste

But to hell with the time and place.
And now my heart will go on
It's blind from broken hearts
That write the words of every song
And when you've made up your mind,

I'll be in every town,
I promise i'll show you around.

Overall Meaning

The opening line of JJ's song "And Now" implies the end of something, possibly a relationship, and the following line affirms that the time spent together meant something. The mention of being alone in the sun and walking the earth suggests that the relationship was powerful and outdoorsy. The line "take it for what it's worth" is reminiscent of a sense of carefree living and not taking life too seriously. However, the reference to remembering the pain suggests that the relationship has ended or has undergone some difficult times. The line "Just a tiny taste don't let us go to waste, but to hell with the time and place" suggests that the pair's involvement in each other's lives was valuable and shouldn't be wasted, despite the challenges.

The last part of the song shifts from reflection to future focus. The line "And now my heart will go on" implies that the singer is moving forward and will keep living even though their heart has been broken, hence the "blind" descriptor. The following line "that write the words of every song" suggests that this heartbreak is a source of inspiration for their art, and possibly implies that the person they were with was a musician as well. The final two lines "And when you've made up your mind, I'll be in every town, I promise I'll show you around" suggests that despite the end of the relationship, the singer holds no ill will and is prepared to be supportive in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

And now when the end is near
As the end nears, the singer is reflecting on the past.

I know you meant everything you gave to me that year
The singer acknowledges and appreciates whatever the subject of the song had given them in the past.

We were all alone when the sunlight heats our bones
The two of them shared a private moment in the sun, which had a deep impact on the singer.

As the street/string? carried us home.
The couple made their way home together, on their own.

Take it for what it's worth,
The singer acknowledges that the past is valuable, regardless of its consequences.

Those days we walked the earth
The singer reminisces about a time when they were younger and carefree.

Remember how much it hurts
The singer acknowledges that the memories also come with pain.

Just a tiny taste don't let us go to waste
The singer wants to savor every moment of their relationship, no matter how small.

But to hell with the time and place.
The singer doesn't want to be restricted by time and place restrictions.

And now my heart will go on
Despite the pain and time that has passed the singer's heart will continue beating.

It's blind from broken hearts
The singer's heart has been through a lot of pain and is now broken.

That write the words of every song
The singer's lost love, which has afflicted them emotionally has become the inspiration for many of their future songs.

And when you've made up your mind,
The subject of the song is currently uncertain, but when they do make a decision...

I'll be in every town,
The singer will be there in every way imaginable.

I promise i'll show you around.
The singer is determined to help the subject of the song navigate whatever they are going through.

Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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