Through all the borders Jaqee crossed, music has always been her steady companion whereas it never was a stereotype thing that let her get down with any special genre, than more like a special feeling. “To do what I want in a particular moment is my motivation. I like to express myself in all kind of sounds.”
So above all, she became a true nomad in the world of music.
After Several successful co-operations with numerous artists, in 2005 Jaqee made an impact with her debut album “Blaqalixious”, which was mainly a Soul and R&B album. “That was my direct contact to the music that a rural community in the Diaspora plays” she explains. But it did not end up there because a nomad like Jaqee does not settle anywhere. After further creative and fruitful collaborations, Jaqee released her second long player “Nouvelle d´ amour” in 2007. This time, the sound was more of a rocking, bluesy vibe. It seemed to be the total opposite to her debut album but for Jaqee it was only the next step on her path in the circle of life. “Everything is possible as long as it is real. I never wonder about things like genre as long as the vibe fits.” One step further on, she encountered the songs of Billie Holiday, which lead to the album “A letter to Billie” recorded together with Bohuslänbigband, a lovely homage to the great American Jazz Singer.
Both of her first two albums each received a Swedish Grammy nomination and several appearances in the Swedish national television increased her standing as a passionate and soulful Singer.
So Teka, producer and creator of many successful riddims for his co-found German label, Rootdown Records considered her to be part of his new project “Koala Desperados“, which link Caribbean vibes like Cumbia to Reggae, and while working on it a totally new idea was born.
Jaqee and Teka decided to combine both their talents into one album. The results of which you can now hear on “Kokoo Girl” a refreshing mix of Old School Reggae sounds from the seventies combined with up-to-date Beats, electronic twists and turns and of course the amazing voice of Jaqee. For her, this means that she has achieved some of her ambitions. “I grew up with African Gospel, in sad and turbulent environment, so for me, this means I grasp and totally understand the reggae and its non ending struggle for the common man.” No sooner said than done and “Kokoo Girl” will become Jaqee’s fourth and newest release.
All the paths she followed, countries she crossed and influences she absorbed are a part of this album. She sings with the freedom of spirit of the travelling people. The word “Kokoo” is the only memory that remains everlasting. It is just a word but its impact is so huge that Jaqee does not really like to explain it. “It implies irony and seriousness as well as sarcasm and fun.” It is more than a gimmick. “Kokoo” is a very special feeling and a clear view of the world from an artist who has seen more of it than all the people that have settled down.
Moonshine
Jaqee Lyrics
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Into the night she wonders around with the moon as her guide and her starlighting glow.Dreaming of a paradise, a lover's embrace to keep her body parts from decay and destruction.
Now woman of the moon. She's dancing to the sound of her demons.
Moonshine, woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine woman of the moonshine.
Woman of the moon is on the loose on a mission to devour the fields in a
In the moonlight forever she will live and decline.
Dreaming of a paradise a lovers embrace to keep her body parts from
decay and destruction.
Now woman of the moon, she's dancing to the sound of her demons.
Moonshine, woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine woman of the moonshine.
The first stanza of Jaqee's "Moonshine" describes a defeated woman who has resorted to drinking to escape her troubles. In her drunken state, she dances out of the door and into the night. However, instead of feeling lost, she is guided by the moon and is accompanied by the glow of the stars. She yearns for a paradise and a lover's embrace to keep herself from decaying and being destroyed.
The second stanza depicts the "woman of the moon" who is on a mission to devour the fields. She moves through the woods to find a howling embrace, implying that she is seeking out some sort of intimacy or connection. She vows to live and decline forever in the moonlight, suggesting that she has given up on finding the paradise she dreams of. Finally, we see that the woman is now dancing to the sound of her demons.
This song could be interpreted as a metaphor for a woman who is in a dark place in her life and turns to alcohol to cope. She is lost and seeking something, but ultimately feels trapped by her own demons. The moon serves as a symbol of her guidance and the light that illuminates her path, but she cannot escape her own issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Rising to her feet in a defeated mood, in a drunken state she dances out of the door.
She stands up feeling defeated and starts dancing out of the door in a drunken state.
Into the night she wonders around with the moon as her guide and her starlighting glow.
She wanders around at night with the moon as her guide and starlight shining on her.
Dreaming of a paradise, a lover's embrace to keep her body parts from decay and destruction.
She dreams of a paradise where she can receive a lover's embrace to preserve her body from deterioration and ruin.
Now woman of the moon. She's dancing to the sound of her demons.
She has become a woman of the moon and is dancing to the sound of her demons.
Moonshine, woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine, the woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine, the woman of the moonshine.
Woman of the moon is on the loose on a mission to devour the fields in a
The woman of the moon is on the loose with a mission to consume the fields.
Descending to the woods to find the howling embrace.
She descends to the woods to find an embrace accompanied by howling sounds.
In the moonlight forever she will live and decline.
She will live and decline forever in the moonlight.
Dreaming of a paradise a lovers embrace to keep her body parts from
She dreams of a paradise where she can receive a lover's embrace to preserve her body from
decay and destruction.
decay and destruction.
Now woman of the moon, she's dancing to the sound of her demons.
She has become a woman of the moon and is dancing to the sound of her demons.
Moonshine, woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine, the woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine woman of the moonshine.
Moonshine, the woman of the moonshine.
Contributed by Caroline O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@donovanphillips4973
Still sparkling 2023 💥💥💥💥💥💚💚
@PositiveNature
Beautiful children with beautiful smiles. Beautiful song. Just beautiful.
@bustergonad1011
Jaqee is a wonderful artist ❤️
@KENT6113
J'adore Jaqee kisses from Belgium
@KaiStorjohann
the best song of Jaqee - nice, soulful and ryhthmic - sweet!
@SkaBob
This whole album is great
@TheRacoon89
Great Song
@bogu972
2021🇧🇷
@HaileISela
most wonderful!
@riofredi
really good song!!! txs jaqee