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.
Ecstasy
JJ Lyrics
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I'm always on a drug
If you get a hug
Guess what drug
I'm on?
Ecstasy!
In Miami
¡Bienvenido a Miami!
Where are you?
We’re getting high
But only on our own supply
It’s the truth, we never lie
Whatever I do I’m ready to die
In the new school learning to fly
Never follow the rules, don’t ask me why
We’re by the pool waiting to dry
On my way to the sky
Bye, bye
The lyrics of JJ's song "Ecstasy" are reflective of the artist's open and unapologetic embrace of drug culture. The song's opening lines, "When I'm in the club, I'm always on a drug," set the stage for the rest of the song. The lines that follow, "If you get a hug, guess what drug I'm on? / Ecstasy!" speak to JJ's preference for that specific substance as opposed to other drugs that may be present in club environments. The use of "bienvenido a Miami" further emphasizes the idea that an exotic location like Miami is ideal for indulging in drugs without judgment or restraint.
The second verse of "Ecstasy" continues the theme of drug use, with the line "Where are you? We're getting high" further reinforcing the idea that being high is central to JJ's world. The subsequent line "but only on our own supply" speaks to the importance of personal control and independence within the drug culture. The lines "It's the truth, we never lie / Whatever I do I'm ready to die" imply a reckless willingness to take risks and engage in dangerous behavior.
The third verse continues this reckless and carefree attitude towards life, with the line "In the new school learning to fly / Never follow the rules, don't ask me why." The emphasis on independence and non-conformity is presented as something to be celebrated, rather than feared. The final lines of the song, "On my way to the sky / Bye, bye" provide a clear and final statement of the artist's preference for drug-induced highs as opposed to anything else life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm in the club
Whenever I'm in the night club
I'm always on a drug
I'm always under the influence of a drug
If you get a hug
If I hug you
Guess what drug
Try to guess which kind of drug
I'm on?
I'm currently under the influence of
Ecstasy!
The drug I'm talking about is Ecstasy
In Miami
Currently in the city of Miami
¡Bienvenido a Miami!
Welcome to Miami! (in Spanish)
Where are you?
Can you tell me where you are?
We’re getting high
We're indulging in drugs to get high
But only on our own supply
We are consuming the drugs we own
It’s the truth, we never lie
We always speak the truth
Whatever I do I’m ready to die
I'm not afraid of dying, I'm willing to take risks
In the new school learning to fly
I'm in a new life phase, learning to fly
Never follow the rules, don’t ask me why
I never follow the rules, and I don't have an explanation for it
We’re by the pool waiting to dry
We are next to the pool, waiting until the effect of the water dries off
On my way to the sky
I'm on my way to get higher, either physically or mentally
Bye, bye
Goodbye
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Written by: Elin Margareta Elisabet Kastlander, Joakim Stefan Benon
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