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.

Let Them
JJ Lyrics

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Fuck all you hoes
Get a grip
Let 'em talk
It ain't my fault

Let 'em stay
Let 'em snitch, let 'em be, let 'em die
Let 'em hate

It ain't my fault they at the bottom
Let 'em stay, let them say, let them lie
Let 'em snitch, let them be, let them die

Haters gonna hate, they ain't gonna quit
So where should i start?
When it breaks my heart
Because i care for you all but not what you say
I know mistakes were made between us too
And baby lately people have been crazy
They say some things that aren't true

And I can't lie
I miss you
I miss you
And someday I know we'll meet again
And until then I will let you know

Oh no, what can I say that you don't already know
What you don't want to know
Well, I guess I'll have to show

That I'm somebody you should know
I'm somewhere you should go
Meet me in the studio

Letting go
All i know
Living how the song go
Then I'm giving you my song so
When I'm leaving you but don't know when
I'll be back

Now I'm back
I wish you scary shit
That make you run
Make you hide
Make you never wish you did that
Did you get that? Yeah
Get that! Yeah

The bitch who made shit you wish you made
Made you calling me a bitch fool
I'm sorry to say you will make me rich

Let 'em talk, let 'em hate
It ain't my fault they at the bottom
Let 'em stay, let them say, let them lie
Let 'em snitch, let them be, let them die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to jj's song "Let Them In" seem to be communicating the idea of indifference towards the opinions and actions of others. The first part of the song has a confrontational tone with lines like "Fuck all you hoes" and "Let 'em talk, it ain't my fault". It's as if the singer is challenging those who might be trying to bring them down or spread gossip about them.

The second part of the song takes a more introspective turn, with lines like "I know mistakes were made between us too" and "Because I care for you all but not what you say". It seems to be acknowledging that there may have been personal conflicts in the past, but the singer doesn't let the negativity of others affect them.

The final part of the song is a mix of vulnerability and confidence. The singer lets their guard down with lines like "I miss you" and "I'm sorry to say you will make me rich". However, there is also a sense of determination and perseverance as shown with lines like "When I'm leaving you but don't know when, I'll be back" and "Let 'em stay, let them say, let them lie, let 'em snitch, let them be, let them die".

Overall, the song seems to be celebrating the value of staying true to oneself and not letting the opinions of others dictate one's reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Fuck all you hoes
I have no respect for anyone who disrespects me or tries to bring me down.

Get a grip
You need to stop worrying about things that don't matter and focus on what's really important.

Let 'em talk
People are always going to talk no matter what, so don't let them get to you.

It ain't my fault
I'm not responsible for other people's actions or problems, so don't blame me.

Let 'em stay
I'm not going to waste my time or energy trying to get rid of people who are negative or bring me down.

Let 'em snitch, let 'em be, let 'em die
Let people gossip and talk behind your back, let them be fake and lie, and let them suffer the consequences of their own actions.

Let 'em hate
People who hate on you are just jealous or insecure, so don't pay them any attention.

Haters gonna hate, they ain't gonna quit
People who hate on you will always continue to do so, it's just who they are.

So where should i start?
I don't know what to say or do to make things better between us.

When it breaks my heart
It hurts me to see people I care about talking negatively or spreading lies about me.

Because i care for you all but not what you say
I care about people as individuals and their well-being, but I don't care about their negative opinions or words.

I know mistakes were made between us too
I acknowledge that I've made mistakes as well in the past that have contributed to our relationship difficulties.

And baby lately people have been crazy
Recently, people have been acting irrational and saying things that are untrue or hurtful.

They say some things that aren't true
People are spreading rumors or lies about me that are completely false.

And I can't lie
I have to be honest and admit that I miss the person I'm talking to.

I miss you
I miss our relationship and the positive aspects of it.

And someday I know we'll meet again
I believe that in the future we'll be able to reconcile and have a positive relationship once again.

And until then I will let you know
In the meantime, I want to make it clear that I still care about the person and that they're not alone.

Oh no, what can I say that you don't already know
I don't know what else to say that will make a difference or change the situation.

What you don't want to know
Maybe there are things that the person doesn't want to hear or admit to that are contributing to the negative relationship.

Well, I guess I'll have to show
Actions speak louder than words, so I'll try to demonstrate my sincerity and willingness to improve the relationship through my behavior.

That I'm somebody you should know
I'm a person worth getting to know and having a positive relationship with.

I'm somewhere you should go
Being in my company or being a part of my life could be beneficial or enjoyable for the person.

Meet me in the studio
Let's come together and collaborate on something creative and positive.

Letting go
We need to let go of the past and move forward with positivity and forgiveness.

All i know
The only thing I know for sure is that I care about the person and want to improve the relationship.

Living how the song go
Let's follow the beat and rhythm of our lives and try to make something beautiful out of it.

Then I'm giving you my song so
I'm sharing my life experiences and insights with the person so we can connect on a deeper level.

When I'm leaving you but don't know when
I'm not sure when our paths will cross again, but I hope it's soon.

I'll be back
I promise to return and continue to work on our relationship.

Now I'm back
I'm back and ready to pick up where we left off and make things better.

I wish you scary shit
I don't wish any harm on the person, but I hope they face challenges and difficulties that help them grow and become a better person.

That make you run
I want the person to face obstacles that challenge them to push themselves or confront their fears.

Make you hide
I hope the person is forced to confront uncomfortable truths or feelings that they've been avoiding.

Make you never wish you did that
I want the person to learn from their mistakes and never regret their choices or actions.

Did you get that? Yeah
Do you understand what I'm saying and where I'm coming from?

Get that! Yeah
Understand and take to heart what I'm saying.

The bitch who made shit you wish you made
The person who accomplished things you wish you could've achieved.

Made you calling me a bitch fool
The person is jealous and calling me names out of resentment or frustration.

I'm sorry to say you will make me rich
The person's negative energy and hate will only fuel my success and bring me more riches and success.

Let 'em talk, let 'em hate
Ignore the haters and let them say what they want, it won't affect me.

It ain't my fault they at the bottom
People who hate or try to bring me down are just projecting their own insecurities and problems onto me, it's not my fault.

Let 'em stay, let them say, let them lie
I'm not going to waste my time or energy trying to change people who are negative or fake, let them continue on their own path.

Let 'em snitch, let them be, let them die
Let people gossip and spread lies, let them pretend to be something they're not, and let them face the consequences of their own actions.

Contributed by Layla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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