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.
GET Up
JJ Lyrics
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pretty soon itll all turn to dust
so get up
forget the past
go outside
have a blast
go a thousand miles in a jet airplane
go out of your mind go insane
to a place you never been before
eat ice cream our youll lick the floor
cuz, the end of the earth is upon us
pretty soon it'll all turn to dust
goodbye my friends
goodbye world
i'll see you in the next life
The lyrics of "Get Up" by JJ convey a sense of urgency and a call to action in the face of impending doom. The opening lines "the end of the earth is upon us, pretty soon it'll all turn to dust" suggest a foreboding sense of finality and the inevitability of extinction. However, instead of succumbing to the despair that such a revelation might inspire, the lyrics encourage listeners to "get up" and "forget the past".
The subsequent lines urge listeners to seize the present moment and enjoy life to the fullest, despite its fleeting nature. The mention of going "a thousand miles in a jet airplane" and getting "out of your mind, go insane" suggest a desire to break free from the constraints of daily life and experience a sense of liberation.
The chorus repeats the earlier warning, but the lyrics ultimately offer a sense of acceptance and peace with the end of life. The lyrics "goodbye my friends, goodbye world, I'll see you in the next life" suggest a willingness to let go and move on to whatever comes after.
Overall, "Get Up" by JJ is a thought-provoking and introspective song that encourages the listener to live life to the fullest, despite its impermanence.
Line by Line Meaning
the end of the earth is upon us
The apocalypse or the end of the world is coming.
pretty soon itll all turn to dust
Everything will be destroyed and reduced to dust when the end of the world comes.
so get up
Take action and do something productive or enjoyable.
forget the past
Don't dwell on what has already happened but rather look forward to the future.
go outside
Step out of the confinement of your indoor lives to experience something new.
have a blast
Enjoy yourself and live life to the fullest.
go a thousand miles in a jet airplane
Travel to unfamiliar places, even if it requires air travel to reach them.
go out of your mind go insane
Free yourself from any inhibitions and limitations placed on your mind and let loose.
to a place you never been before
Explore new places that hold no familiarity to you.
eat ice cream our youll lick the floor
Indulge in new things and savor every moment in life so you won't regret missing out.
cuz, the end of the earth is upon us
The end of the world is once again emphasized.
pretty soon it'll all turn to dust
The reminder of inevitable destruction and chaos is reinforced.
goodbye my friends
Farewell to those who have been meaningful in one's life.
goodbye world
Saying farewell to the world and everything in it, acknowledging it will all come to an end.
i'll see you in the next life
An optimistic outlook and hope for a possible afterlife or continuation of existence beyond death.
Lyrics © Rossio Music Publishing
Written by: ANTONIO MANUEL PORTELA ALVES PEREIRA, DARIN PAPPAS, RUI JORGE MARTINS PACHECO DA SILVA
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@DT-vs6qg
JJ & Pat Bev need to be able to cover the NBA more often. Get more recent players..it keeps us engaged a lot more and we like hearing perspectives from a former and current player.
@pecosR0B
100% plus a little insight from guys who used to be teammates with active players, definitely makes me more interested to listen
@DT-vs6qg
@@pecosR0B exactly bro, if espn is reading this they better actually do something about it. Fan’s suggestions are only here to help the show
@fredm.2699
No wonder Apple releases a new phone every 14 months. They know that y’all like the new shiny thing.
ESPN also needs to bring in rookies because fans can relate better right? And after that they should bring in more college and high school kids because that’s supporting the culture.
@thsu8
Also two guys who are top 25 of all-time at what they do. Pat Bev’s defense and JJ’s shooting. I don’t care what Kendrick Perkins or Jalen Rose thinks. They were average.
@pecosR0B
@@DT-vs6qg exactly, if they even have half a brain they would have someone always reading the comments
@QuEsT_X
I need pat Bev and Jj to have their own show ...... it's official! Make it happen espn!
@Nick-sr4fe
Honestly the dynamic would work.
Pat Bev has the guts to call out people and still give a fair critic when it comes to basketball
JJ could give more intellect takes on the show.
Both played and go into depth in the game as well
@daundefeatedtakedaundefeat62
Man don’t fall it. Pat Bev takes ate intellectual. That last comment to Windy was proof “ who is luka going to chase”
@ItsYouAreNotYour
JJ can't throw around his weight when Bev is in the house. "I play basketball" argument.