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.
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JJ Lyrics
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Without knowing exactly when
Until then; take care of yourself, my friend
If you tell it to my heart
Where would you start
With a truth we shared
Or the lies that drove us apart
If you tell it to my heart
Where would you start
With a truth we shared
Or the lies that drove us apart
If you tell it to my heart
Where would you start
With a truth we shared
Or the lies that drove us apart
Heart...just tell it to my heart
The lyrics of JJ's song "Dean & Me" revolves around the theme of separation and moving on from a dear friend. From the first line, "Someday, I know we'll meet again," the singer admits that part of them hopes to cross paths with this friend in the future. Nevertheless, they're unsure of how long it will take for this reunion to happen. As a result, they conclude "Until then; take care of yourself, my friend," which is their farewell.
The chorus provides a reflective tone as the singer poses a question to their heart. "If you tell it to my heart, where would you start?" They wonder if they should focus on the good memories they shared or the lies that caused their friendship to end. The use of repetition in this chorus accentuates the significance of this question. The singer wants clarity on how they should truly feel towards the past relationship. The final line, "Heart...just tell it to my heart," is a plea for their heart to guide them towards the truth of the matter.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dean & Me" are melancholic yet hopeful. The singer is bidding their friend goodbye but is open to the idea of reconnecting in the future. The chorus is a window into their internal conflict of how they should perceive the past friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday, I know we'll meet again
The singer believes that they will see their friend again in the future, even though they don't know when that will happen.
Without knowing exactly when
The singer is unsure of the timing of their next meeting with their friend.
Until then; take care of yourself, my friend
The singer wishes their friend well and hopes they will take care of themselves until they see each other again.
If you tell it to my heart
The singer is asking their friend to speak honestly and truthfully.
Where would you start
The singer is curious as to what their friend would say first if they were to open up.
With a truth we shared
The singer is hoping their friend will begin with something positive they've shared in the past.
Or the lies that drove us apart
The singer is also open to hearing their friend's side of any disagreements or misunderstandings they may have had.
Heart...just tell it to my heart
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their friend speaking from the heart and being honest with them.
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Written by: Elin Margareta Elisabet Kastlander, Joakim Stefan Benon
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