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.

You Know
JJ Lyrics

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I don't know why
I think I'm following you
I just found out
I don't know what to do
I could have done it 4000/(for a thousand?) days or so
Just one single minute so you know

I love you so in my dreams at night

Your visions are sharp shining and bright
I tried to tell my friends, but they think I'm insane
When you're around, theres no need to explain.

I've been around, and so have you to flow
But now I've found that you have other people I've met
I keep following you to places
I've already been to -- still feels new.

I love you so, but its getting old
Without events up at hand I'll never fold
Told my friends but they remain the same
When I'm with you every day is a beautiful day

And now I cherish every moment when we're together

And you laid awake and wondered what will become of me
You smile through lips we'll see.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "You Know" by JJ is about the singer's infatuation with another person. The singer is following this person and is confused as to why they are doing so. They describe how they could have been following this person for a long time, but it's only in this moment that they realize they don't know what to do. The singer seems to be in love with this person, and this is revealed in the chorus. The person they're in love with only exists in their dreams, but when they're around, there's no need for explanation. The singer is aware that their feelings towards this person may be seen as insane by others, but they can't help how they feel.

The second verse reveals that the singer has been following this person and has been to some of the same places as them, but the experience still feels new. The singer has feelings for this person but is growing tired of the lack of events or progress in their relationship. The singer tells their friends about their feelings, but their friends remain the same. The final lines of the song are somewhat cryptic, with the singer telling the person they love that they cherish every moment they have together while the person lays awake wondering what will happen. The song ends with the person smiling, indicating that perhaps they feel the same way about the singer.

Overall, "You Know" is a song that explores unrequited love and longing for another person. The singer is hesitant to reveal their feelings but can't help but follow this person and be in love with them.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why
I am unaware of why I feel the way I do.

I think I'm following you
It seems to me that I am following you.

I just found out
Recently, I discovered something.

I don't know what to do
I am unsure of what actions to take.

I could have done it 4000/(for a thousand?) days or so
I had the opportunity to do it for a long time, maybe even a thousand or more days.

Just one single minute so you know
I only need a minute to express something important to you.

I love you so in my dreams at night
In my sleepy imagination, I have deep affection for you.

Your visions are sharp shining and bright
The images of you in my dreams are vivid and radiant.

I tried to tell my friends, but they think I'm insane
I attempted to share my thoughts with my companions, but they believe I am crazy.

When you're around, theres no need to explain.
Your presence is enough to understand me.

I've been around, and so have you to flow
We have both been present and interacting with the environment.

But now I've found that you have other people I've met
However, presently I have realized that you have connections with other individuals whom I have encountered.

I keep following you to places
I persist on traveling to locations where I anticipate to see you.

I've already been to -- still feels new.
Even though I have visited these places before, the experience of being there with you seems novel.

I love you so, but its getting old
Although I love you very much, the relationship is becoming monotonous.

Without events up at hand I'll never fold
I will never give up on this relationship as long as there are new experiences to share.

Told my friends but they remain the same
Even after sharing with others, nothing has changed.

When I'm with you every day is a beautiful day
Being in your company makes every day magnificent.

And now I cherish every moment when we're together
I now appreciate every instant we spend together.

And you laid awake and wondered what will become of me
You stayed up contemplating what will happen to me.

You smile through lips we'll see.
You wear a smile that possibly conceals something unknown.

Contributed by Christopher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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