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.
Do It Again
JJ Lyrics
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(I don't recall...)
Was it a hit in '69 or was it a miss?
There was no competition
No one did it quite like you
It may be superstition but the lyrics all ring true
Play that tune again, the chords have all gone wrong
(It's all a blur...)
My fingers aren't responding
All the notes are out of sync
My mind is always wandering while I teeter on the brink...
Of a crisis which makes me scratch my head
What's the problem? And I'm wishing
That I'd stayed at home instead
There is no competition
No one sings it quite like you
You're a star and your purity shines through
Play that song again the one that goes like this
(I don't recall...)
Was it a hit in '69 or was it a miss?
...of a crisis which makes me scratch my head
What's the problem? And I'm wishing
That I'd stayed at home instead
There is no competition
No one sings it quite like you
You're a star and your purity shines through
...of a crisis which makes me scratch my head
What's the problem? And I'm wishing
That I'd stayed at home instead...
The lyrics to "Do It Again" by jj reflect a sense of nostalgia and admiration for a particular song that the singer is struggling to remember. The repetition of the line "Play that song again, the one that goes like this" emphasizes the singer's desire to hear the song once more. They question whether it was a hit in '69 or '83, wondering if their memory is serving them correctly. The lack of competition and uniqueness of the song and its performer are highlighted in the line "No one did it quite like you." The singer is struggling to recall the chords and notes of the song, their fingers not responding and their mind wandering. This leads them to a crisis, questioning the problem and wishing they had stayed home instead. However, in the end, they still admire the performer, stating "You're a star and your purity shines through."
The lyrics can be interpreted as a tribute to the power of music and the impact it has on our memories and emotions. The singer's struggle to recall the song and its details demonstrates the importance of music in our lives and its ability to transport us to different times and places. The lack of competition and uniqueness of the song suggest the idea that music can be a powerful force that connects us to each other through shared experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Play that song again, the one that goes like this
As the listener, I want to hear that special song again
(I don't recall...)
I can't remember the name of the song but it means something to me
Was it a hit in '69 or was it a miss?
I'm trying to remember when this song was popular
There was no competition
No other song was like this one
No one did it quite like you
You have a unique way of singing this song
It may be superstition but the lyrics all ring true
Even though it's just a song, the lyrics have a personal meaning to me
Play that tune again, the chords have all gone wrong
Something about the song isn't quite right and needs to be corrected
(It's all a blur...)
I can't seem to get this right, my memory of the song is hazy
Was it a hit in '83 or was it a different song?
Maybe I'm thinking of a different song from a different time
My fingers aren't responding
I'm having trouble playing the song correctly
All the notes are out of sync
The song is not coming together properly
My mind is always wandering while I teeter on the brink...
I can't focus on this song, I have other things on my mind
Of a crisis which makes me scratch my head
I'm in a difficult situation and don't know how to fix it
What's the problem? And I'm wishing
I'm trying to figure out what's causing the issue and hoping for a solution
That I'd stayed at home instead
Maybe I should have avoided this situation entirely
You're a star and your purity shines through
The singer of this song is special and their talent is shining through
Play that song again, the one that goes like this
I really want to hear that song once more
(I don't recall...)
I still can't remember the name of the song
Was it a hit in '69 or was it a miss?
I'm still trying to figure out when this song was popular
...of a crisis which makes me scratch my head
This situation is really getting to me and causing confusion
What's the problem? And I'm wishing
I'm still trying to solve the problem and hoping for a resolution
That I'd stayed at home instead
Maybe I shouldn't have gotten involved in this situation in the first place
There is no competition
No other song can compare to this one
No one sings it quite like you
You have a special way of performing this song
You're a star and your purity shines through
The singer of this song is truly talented and shines brightly
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James Ford
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@marymuthonin6556
Thank You Jesus for this confirming to me through this message. Thank you Pastor JJ.
@gailmcgregor9438
Thank you sir. An incredible God deserves incredible praise. Always loved your ministry.
@marymuthonin6556
Yes Lord I will Do it Again in Jesus Name
@tiffaneeh2240
Just what I needed!!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾
@lydiambabazi6463
Amen. I needed to hear this. Blessed
@ms.veronicadhoward5840
Hallelujah! Thanks Pastor Jj
@timothyoduremi
Thank you sir🙏❤🙏
@emanueladorsu8011
❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥powerfull message
@keithkimble9046
Thank you JJ for that Awesome message it is truly inspiring!!
@samson_emmanuel
Amen! Amen!!
I'm blessed I woke up this morning after a lot of thoughts of discouragement to this and now I'm sure God had used this to speak to me. The words of the prayer sunk deep into my Spirit and resonated. God be praised, God bless you Pastor J.J. I'm blessed.