1. Johan is a Dutch … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists called Johan.
1. Johan is a Dutch indie rock band, established in 1990 in the town of Hoorn, The Netherlands, by singer, guitarist and songwriter Jacob de Greeuw, who initially named the group Visions Of Johanna (after the Bob Dylan song of the same name).
The name was changed into Johan in 1996. That same year the band put out their début album, Johan, to overwhelming acclaim from the Dutch music press. The band underwent several personnel changes. De Greeuw soon was the only permanent member. Johan recorded and released three more studio albums of melodic, crafty, Beatle-esque guitar pop with English lyrics that often touched on De Greeuw's personal life. The frontman suffered several bouts of serious clinical depression, the subject of many songs on the Dutch indie classic Pergola (2001) as well as THX JHN (2006). By 2006 De Greeuw had re-located to Amsterdam and formed an Amsterdam-based line-up of the band.
The album 4 (2009) would be thought to be Johan's swan song: the band - to the surprise of many fans - decided to call it a day after a sold-out 'farewell show' at Amsterdam's Paradiso in December 2009. In 2018 they released their 5th studio album Pull Up(2018) All five of Johan's albums (particularly the first three) are regarded as Dutch indie gems, but Johan never made a mark outside of The Netherlands, which is why they are regarded by many (in spite of their domestic success and 'gold' certification for Pergola) as criminally underrated.
Frontman Jacco (or Jacob) de Greeuw is the only permanent Johan member. The first Johan line-up (the 'Hoorn line-up' of 1996) was completed by Remco Krull, Niels de Wit and Wim Kwakman.
The 'Amsterdam line-up' line-up that called it a day in late 2009 consisted of De Greeuw, Maarten Kooijman (guitar, vocals), Diets Dijkstra (guitar, bass guitar, vocals) and Jeroen Kleijn (drums).
De Greeuw's decision to call it quits was perhaps more of a surprise than his decision to re-form the band in 2018 after nine years of absence. The comeback album, Pull Up was regarded by most critics as 'just as good as the first three'. A long string of Dutch festival shows and sold out club gigs followed. The current line-up of Johan is the 'Amsterdam line-up' of 2009, with the exception of guitarist Maarten Kooijman, who penned several songs on 2009's 4. Robin Berlijn (previously in Fatal Flowers, Moke and Kane, amongst others) replaced him.
2. Johan is an American singer and music producer who, until 2010, had never seriously listened to any kind of popular music--he was fully immersed in the world of classical, as an award-winning composer and self-taught pianist. But then Johan was introduced to Kanye West's symphonic 2010 album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, while on acid at a house party in the suburban Massachusetts town where he grew up. Captivated, he immediately began teaching himself how to sing and produce contemporary songs.
In 2016, Johan became the composer for Yeethoven--a concert featuring the music of Kanye West and Beethoven juxtaposed and combined by a 50-piece orchestra. Johan's work soon caught the attention of Mike Dean and No I.D., both of whom he's worked with extensively since then on albums for Travis Scott (Astroworld), Teyana Taylor, Nas, Kanye West, Vic Mensa and others. His contributions on these records range from writing & production, to composing & singing grandiose choral atmospheres to orchestrating symphonic interludes.
Now, Johan is releasing new music of his own, featuring the same vocal and orchestral textures he contributed to these artists. They appear not as background components in his work, but as a central compositional feature--something Kanye West personally encouraged him to consider when working on Teyana Taylor's album.
Johan's songs, which he produces largely himself, explore a feeling of suburban ennui and anxiety about growing up, often viewed through a darkly humorous, self-deprecating lens.
3. Johan is also a Dutch folk/pub singer. His full name is Johan Hengeveld, 'Jij hebt de hemel verdiend' (2009) his best known song.
Tomorrow
Johan Lyrics
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I will try to be more positive
All the troubles
That's been hurting me
Will hopefully be gone
Tomorrow
You consider coming back to me
Hope it won't be long
And I just can't wait
For the turn of my fate
Come one let's celebrate
Cause it's gonna be great
Oh I wish you were already here
Tomorrow
I will write a letter to my friends
I will tell them I've been missing them
Especially when I'm low
Tomorrow
I will make a phone call to my mum
And I promise I will be back home
Very soon to you
And I just can't wait
For the turn of my fate
Come on let's celebrate
Cause it's gonna be great
Oh I wish you were already here
In Johan's song "Tomorrow", the singer talks about his hopes and plans for the future. He begins by expressing his desire to be more positive, hoping that the troubles that have been weighing him down will be gone. This shows his willpower to overcome his challenges and move towards a happier and more optimistic future. He then shifts his focus to a person he hopes will come back to him soon, expressing his eagerness to see them again and celebrate their reunion.
The singer also talks about his intention to reach out to people he has been missing, including his friends and his mom. This shows his appreciation for his loved ones and a desire to reconnect with them. He promises to return home to his mother soon, emphasizing the importance of family and close relationships. The overall message of the song is one of hope and positivity, with the singer looking towards a brighter future and expressing gratitude for those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
I will try to be more positive
I will attempt to have a more optimistic outlook
All the troubles that's been hurting me will hopefully be gone
Hopefully, the difficulties which have been bothering me will no longer be present
You consider coming back to me, it will honestly be nice to see, hope it won't be long
If you think about returning to me, I will sincerely appreciate it and I hope you don't take too long to do so
And I just can't wait for the turn of my fate, come one let's celebrate cause it's gonna be great, oh I wish you were already here
I am excited for what destiny has in store for me, let's celebrate because good things are about to happen! I wish you were already here to share in my happiness
I will write a letter to my friends, I will tell them I've been missing them, especially when I'm low
I plan to write a letter to my friends, and let them know that I've been longing to see them, particularly during those difficult times
I will make a phone call to my mum, and I promise I will be back home, very soon to you
I will call my mother and assure her that I'll come back to her soon
And I just can't wait for the turn of my fate, come on let's celebrate cause it's gonna be great, oh I wish you were already here
I am excited for what destiny has in store for me, let's celebrate because good things are about to happen! I wish you were already here to share in my happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MITCHELL ALLAN SCHERR
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Maureen Robinson
J. Marquis, your music is incredible! The messages that you bring in your music is very strong and it is well spoken. I am praying that you get the recognition that you deserve cause you are putting together great content. A lot of young people need a role model they can look up to! #JMarquis #Tomorrow #PMMG
FM Rhythm Music
Such an amazing song !!! Real to the core💯🎵🎵 keep doing your thing !! My fav no doubt!!
MzMeme Baby
This shit dope and datz Big Facts🔥🔥💯 I listen to this everyday💯
Cruz Munoz
Now i call dis real music aint gonna lie bt you killed it str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥 we need more music like dis real talk 💯💯💯
Javier Castro
This song will go big 🎒good shit bro keep grinding 🔥
Chris Thigpen
Keep doing ya thang Johan!
CrackaLackTV
My favorite song right now
K.O.Y Gaming
this should have way more views ...
Johan Marquis
appreciate that! just here way before the million!! #Respect
QUEEN OF CHANCES👑💗
One of many of my favorite songs 💕will always show support love and be front of shows —Queenofchances 💕