Jack Ü performed at Ultra Music Festival Miami in 2014. They released their first official single "Take Ü There featuring vocals from Kiesza on September 17, 2014. Skrillex commented of Jack Ü that he and Diplo will "feature on each other’s tracks, and put out some singles together, but mostly we [Diplo and Skrillex] just like to DJ together [as Jack Ü]." On February 3, 2015, the pair announced that they would be working with Missy Elliott on a remix to "Take Ü There".
Jack Ü’s debut performance took place at the Mad Decent Block Party in San Diego on September 15, 2013, which is a nationwide tour that record label Mad Decent puts together in order to showcase different artists signed to the label. Diplo announced the project by releasing the Mad Decent Block Party lineup with Jack Ü playing at multiple stops on the tour. After some guessing by many of who “Jack Ü” was, Diplo finally came out to reveal that “Jack Ü … means Skrillex and Diplo together”.
The two have worked with each other on assorted projects over the past five years starting with Skrillex singing and playing guitar on a record for Major Lazer, one of Diplo’s other projects. In 2011, Diplo also worked on a song with Skrillex titled “Amplifire” (though it was never completed or released) for Bangarang. They collaborated on a song that combines trap and dubstep elements and features vocals from Korean pop artists CL and G-Dragon titled Dirty Vibe for Skrillex’s album Recess. When asked about how the two ended up forming Jack Ü, Diplo stated that Skrillex "was one of the first producers I met when I moved to LA…we just [have] always been really close musically with our ideas.” The two get together in Downtown L.A or in hotel rooms when on tour to make their songs.
On March 30, 2014 Jack Ü was given an hour-long slot to play at the Ultra Music Festival. The set included a wide variety of genres featuring songs from Skrillex’s then newly released first studio album, Recess, and including some old school hip-hop with DJ Kool’s “Let Me Clear My Throat”.
On December 31st, 2014 Jack Ü headlined a concert at Madison Square Garden. Besides their (Diplo and Skrillex) performance, other performers included A$AP Ferg, Diplo, Skrillex, Rudimental and Yellow Claw. The concert was broadcast live on Yahoo.
Where Are Ü Now
Jack Ü Lyrics
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I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
I need you the most
I gave you the key when the door wasn't open
Just admit it
See, I gave you faith, turned your doubt into hoping, can't deny it
Now I'm all alone and my joys turned to moping
Where are you now? (where are you now?)
Where are you now that I need ya?
Couldn't find you anywhere
When you broke down I didn't leave ya
I was by your side
So where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
I gave you attention when nobody else was payin', hm
I gave you the shirt off my back whatchu sayin'
To keep you warm
I showed you the game everybody else was playin', that's for sure
And I was on my knees when nobody else was prayin', oh Lord
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, (Where are you now that I need ya?)
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
I need you the most
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
Where are you now that I need ya?
I need you the most
I need you the most
I need you the most
The lyrics to Jack U's "Where Are U Now" are an emotional plea to someone who has left the singer alone when they needed them the most. The repeated line "I need you" conveys the desperation of the singer, emphasizing the importance of this person to them. The opening lines, "I gave you the key when the door wasn't open / Just admit it", suggest that the singer empowered and trusted the person they're addressing, but they weren't reciprocated in the same way. The following lines, "See, I gave you faith, turned your doubt into hoping, can't deny it / Now I'm all alone and my joys turned to moping," further illustrate the singer's frustration and sadness.
The chorus asks the question "Where are you now that I need ya?", emphasizing the abandonment the singer feels. The next lines, "Couldn't find you anywhere / When you broke down I didn't leave ya / I was by your side," suggest that the singer was supportive and loyal, but this person has left them in their time of need. The second verse repeats the theme of the singer being there for this person, emphasizing the sacrifices they made, but the person has still left them alone. The song's emotional delivery, with a pulsing beat and Justin Bieber's emotive vocals, serve to underline the heartbreak and pain of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you, I need you
The singer is expressing their desperate need for someone.
I need you the most
Out of all times, the singer requires this person's presence the most.
I gave you the key when the door wasn't open
The singer unlocked an opportunity for the person to succeed.
Just admit it
The artist wants the person to acknowledge the help they gave.
See, I gave you faith, turned your doubt into hoping, can't deny it
The artist gave the person confidence which allowed them to believe in themselves.
Now I'm all alone and my joys turned to moping
The singer feels sad because they are alone.
Tell me here, where are you now that I need ya?
The singer is questioning the person's absence when they need them.
Where are you now? (where are you now?)
The artist is directly asking the person where they are now.
Couldn't find you anywhere
The artist is expressing that they can't locate the person.
When you broke down I didn't leave ya
The artist remained by the person's side during a difficult time.
I was by your side
Again, the singer was there for the person.
Where are you now that I need ya?
This question is repeated to emphasize the person's absence.
I gave you attention when nobody else was payin', hm
The singer offered their undivided attention to the person when no one else would.
I gave you the shirt off my back whatchu sayin'
The singer went out of their way to help and support the person.
To keep you warm
Another example of the singer's selflessness and kindness.
I showed you the game everybody else was playin', that's for sure
The artist introduced the person to an opportunity that others were utilizing.
And I was on my knees when nobody else was prayin', oh Lord
The artist was in a vulnerable position when no one else was, showing their willingness to do whatever it takes.
I need you the most
The repeated line further emphasizes the singer's current need for the person.
I need you the most
Yet another repetition, the singer is adamant about their need for the person's help.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Bieber, Jason P. D. Boyd, Sonny Moore, Thomas Wesley Pentz, Jordan Maillard Ware, Karl Rubin Brutus
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Tre Meeks
honestly, Rustie should get more acknowledgement than what he's getting right now. This guy is amazing!
junior morales
G
I.G. O.M.
He should have been gotten recognition back during the 2012 Olympics. Afterlight was used during the 2012 Olympic Games on a commecial. Plus he pretty much created the Wonky genre (aqua crunk).
Ive been listening to Rustie since 2011. Currently I think he's been sick. Something to do with him being diabetic.
Andrew Brink
@I.G. O.M. He's out. Hes healthy now, but will not be returning to music or social.
Illford
@Andrew Brink Not anymore we getting new stuff now
Andrew Brink
@Illford where
tomoyopop
Makes me sad to see there are no comments! I think Rustie did a great job at reinterpreting the original song while also adding his signature to it.
Temarius Walker
I enjoyed this more than the original personally. Nice work Rustie!
Sam
Oh my gosh. This is amazing. Might stay up all night listening to these remixes.
Julio Cesar Rojas Montes
me encanta la canción :'3