Croucher grew up in Halifax and Toronto and, even though it was evident that the youngster had an excellent voice, music took a back seat to basketball in high school and at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia — which led to a year playing professionally in France.
Croucher elected to give up on his hoop dreams and re-immersed himself in music by working with Halifax producer Trobiz and recording mix tapes with the groups N.E.P. and Triple Threat. He eventually hooked up with multi-Juno Award-nominated artist/producer Classified (Luke Boyd), who produced Croucher’s 2007 debut album, No Dress Code.
The 13-track record spawned the hit singles and videos "Selfish Times," "Feelin’ Fine," "So Addicted," "Won’t Let Go" and "It’s Raining." It also earned Croucher a CBC Galaxie Rising Star prize, an East Coast Music Award nomination and an appearance on the CBC Television special, Barenaked East Coast Music. He toured across Canada with the likes of Maestro and opened for such international stars as Ne-Yo, Snoop Dogg, Rihanna, Nas and Juelz Santana.
With Croucher’s undeniable talents as a singer and lyricist, his good looks and solid citizenry, it should be no surprise that he’s now poised to take the next step up the music ladder using the name JRDN. He’s been working with Toronto’s Grammy Award-nominated Kuya Productions songwriting and production team, who’ve worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Nelly, Mase, Ginuwine, Jesse McCartney, Nicole Scherzinger and Akon.
Croucher has spent time in New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta and various Canadian outposts writing and recording songs for his sophomore album. Since he’s adopted the abbreviated stage name and surrounded himself with all new people since No Dress Code, Croucher in some ways sees his forthcoming LP as another debut effort. There’s a noticeable difference in the sonics between the old and new material, and Croucher has also turned a page lyrically.
"On the first album, I talked about family and friends and my life," explains Croucher. "But on this one, I’m talking about the women in my life."
The hook-filled lead single "U Can Have It All" has just arrived at radio and is garnering very positive reactions. The song’s video has a surprising twist at the end that Croucher reveals was inspired by The Jackson 5’s 1971 hit, "Sugar Daddy."
Another new song that Croucher is particularly excited about is "High Definition," about which he says: "I think it defines me as an R&B guy. Every R&B guy has to have that one love song that really raises a woman on a pedestal, and I think this is it."
Croucher may not have soared as high as namesake Michael Jordan on the basketball court, but the sky’s the limit as far as JRDN’s music career is concerned. All signs indicate that he really can have it all.
King
JRDN Lyrics
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Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king
Play a role, take her home in my castle
Break her out the tower that she been waiting in lock up
She sayin I'm Superman blowin out that fire
(Pre-Chorus)
Making sure nobody could take her from my sight
Call me king, call me love, call me your mane
E-e-e-every night
(Chorus)
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
I travelled cross the seas and even threw the stone for her
I'mma slay the guards and break down every door for her
Said she don't want a prince, she don't need a knight
She said she want a king, so I'm gonna treat her right
(Pre-Chorus)
Making sure nobody could take her from my sight
Call me king, call me love, call me your mane
E-e-e-every night
(Chorus)
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
Now she got me switchin in the telephone booth
Takin off fast, I'm blowin like tu-ru-ru
She ain't gotta choose no cus I make it easier
Got the kryptonite to light up the night just to be with her every night
(Chorus)
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She said I'm a fuckin king, I'm a I'm a fuckin king
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Screaming out my name, call me king
The song "King" by JRDN is about being the one and only king in his lover's life. He talks about playing a role in taking her home in his castle, breaking her out of the tower she's been locked up in, and treating her like a queen. JRDN describes himself as Superman, flying high and catching her from the sky. He is willing to do anything to make sure his queen is safe and happy. His queen, on the other hand, says she doesn't need a prince or knight; she wants a king who will treat her right. Throughout the song, JRDN reaffirms his claim as her king and expresses his excitement that she screams his name every night.
The lyrics of the song suggest that JRDN is deeply in love with his partner and is committed to being the best partner he can be. He sees his partner as his queen, and he wants to be her king. JRDN's use of metaphors, such as Superman, castle, and throne, further emphasizes his position as the king and his lover's devotion to him. The song's catchy beat and repetitive lyrics make it easy to sing along and create a sense of nostalgia for listeners who have also experienced being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
E-e-every night, e-e-e-every night
Every night, without fail
Screaming out my name, call me king, e-e-e-every night
She says my name and refers to me as king every night
Play a role, take her home in my castle
I pretend to be a prince and bring her to my home
Break her out the tower that she been waiting in lock up
I rescue her from a tower where she was held captive
She sayin I'm Superman blowin out that fire
She compares me to Superman who can blow out fires
Flyin so high, I can catch her from the sky
I can fly high enough to catch her if she falls
Making sure nobody could take her from my sight
I protect her and ensure that no one can take her away from me
Call me king, call me love, call me your mane
She refers to me as king, love and maine
She say she like the way I reign, she said I'm a fuckin king
She enjoys the way I rule over her like a king
I travelled cross the seas and even threw the stone for her
I go to great lengths like travelling across seas and accomplishing impossible tasks for her
I'mma slay the guards and break down every door for her
I am willing to fight and defeat any obstacle for her
Said she don't want a prince, she don't need a knight
She doesn't desire a prince or a knight in shining armor
She said she want a king, so I'm gonna treat her right
She wants me to be her king and I will treat her with respect and love
Now she got me switchin in the telephone booth
She has caused me to change and transform like a superhero in a telephone booth
Takin off fast, I'm blowin like tu-ru-ru
I am moving quickly and with great force
She ain't gotta choose no cus I make it easier
She doesn't have to make a choice because I make things easier for her
Got the kryptonite to light up the night just to be with her every night
I possess the power to light up the night and will use it just to be with her every night
Contributed by Kaelyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.