1. An … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 3 artists that perform under the name Joi:
1. An american Funk/Soul/Rock singer, songwriter and producer known for her pioneering efforts in the new wave of modern soul and funk music emerging in the early โ90s.
2. A British/Bangladeshi group that mixes South Asian rhythms with high-tech dance grooves.
3. A New Jack Swing female quintet.
1. Joi is a native Nashvillian, based in Atlanta for the past 17 years and is the daughter of American football star Joe Gilliam, the NFL's first black quarterback. Becoming an instant force on the artistic music scene, well established superstars Madonna and Lenny Kravitz were inspired and influenced by Joi's debut album, The Pendulum Vibe. Joi also has the distinction of being one of the first African American print models for Calvin Klein's classic fragrance, CK One. Having worked with a delectable assortment of artists (Fishbone, George Clinton, Outkast, Raphael Saadiq, Robbie Williams, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Joss Stone, Tricky, Dallas Austin) over the years, Joi continues to be one of the most versatile and inventive artists around, performing regularly all over the world. She has 4 solo albums to her credit.
When her first single, "Sunshine and the Rain", off her critically acclaimed, Dallas Austin produced debut album The Pendulum Vibe, came out in 1993, she garnered comparisons with Madonna, and in fact Madonna liked the album enough that she went on to hire Austin to produce her Bedtime Stories album. Her song "Freedom" from the Pendulum Vibe album, was rerecorded with an all-star cast of female singers including Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, En Vogue, Michelle N'degleocello, TLC, Queen Latifah, Vanessa Williams, SWV, Brownstone and many more.
For her sophomore effort, The Amoeba Cleansing Syndrome, Joi and creative partner Austin, brought in the assistance of legendary pioneers Fishbone to be her backing band. But when her label EMI folded, so did the release of the album. While her solo projects were on hold, she provided vocals for fellow Atlanteans Outkast, Goodie Mob, and TLC songs, as well as non-Atlanta artists Robbie Williams, George Clinton, Curtis Mayfield, Queen Latifah, Too Short, and D.O.C. to name a few.
Joi then joined ex-Tony Toni Tone front-man Raphael Saadiq, as a member of the hip hop/R&B super group Lucy Pearl.
In 2000, Joi's third album, Star Kitty's Revenge, was again a victim of shake-ups in the record business. She then signed with Raphael Saadiq's boutique label, Pookie Records, and recorded Tennessee Slim Is the Bomb, which she executive produced. Subsequently, Joi formed her own label, Joilicious.
Joi is now preparing for the release of new music with her production partner, multi instrumentalist and songwriter, Devon Lee as a band called HotHeavy&BAD and is growing her new production company Flawless Beast Creations.
2. Joi is a band who began in the early 1980s with brothers Farook and Haroon Shamsher who started as a DJ duo and soon went on to create groundbreaking world fusion music. They grew up in Bradford, England, but as kids moved to Brick Lane in London's East End where their father ran a traditional music shop, and would record tapes in a back room to sell on the street. The Shamsher brothers learned tablas and flutes and began experimenting mixing their music with prerecorded songs from people like James Brown and Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn. They began DJing at neighborhood parties in the early 1980's and then began organizing their own raves first under the name "League of Joi Bangla Youth Organisation," then shortened to "Joi Bangla," and by 1986 finally shortened to simply "Joi."
The founding members of the famous London Asian Underground club scene, Joi gained a cult following on the London DJ circuit with their innovative combination of Bengali music with funk and rave. From 1992 for three years, their rule at the Bass Clef club (later the Blue Note) every Thursday was little short of legendary, attracting nearly every credible artist of its time, from Orbital to the KLF, Goldie to Bjรถrk. They released numerous singles (now extremely rare collectors' items) gaining enough notoriety that Peter Gabriel signed them to Real World Records. Joi released their first full-length album One and One Is One in 1999. The album was a big hit in the U.K. and Europe, winning a BBC Asian Music award and the duo toured Europe and North America.
Sadly, Haroon died suddenly of a heart ailment July 8, 1999 just before the recording of their second album. Farook took the rifts and themes recorded by his brother, combined them with his own ideas and completed the album as a tribute to his brother, resulting in We Are Three in 2001. Farook understandably took a long break but reemerged in 2006 with the long awaited third album Without Zero. He kept alive the spirit of his brother and their work together while stepping out in fresh directions. The album returned Joi to prominence in the world music and club scenes. In December 2006 Farook Shamsher collected to prestigious UK Asian Music Award 2006 for 'Commitment To The Scene' in recognition for seminal work of those early days and his long-standing work in the Asian music scene.
Joi is still signed to Real World Records and the next Joi release is slated for sometime in 2012.
3. Joi is a New Jack Swing female quintet Joi. They released one album, Joystick, in 1993.
Anthem
Joi Lyrics
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Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Knowing who I be and itโs Joey
The world will come for me and My movies
The music you wanna see, ready for me
Greatest Celebrity and you know me
Only one you wanna see and itโs starting
To be just like I dreamed like a movie
The one you wanna see 'cause it stars me
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Got the plaques, you know and be they be Diamond
Platinum what you see from my rhymin'
Gold is nothing to me Iโm all Platinum
And Diamond who I be 'cause my fandom
Records sell out you see and itโs physical
The charts look up to me from my digital
Numbers I got from all my streaming
My fans canโt get enough of my rhymin'
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Writing another song another rhyme
It wonโt be that long this my time
When the only name you all will see
Itโs all about, all about me
My name will light up the sky
From here to Beijing, Oh my
My talent you all want to be
Wanna in-corporate me
Fly me up to the sky
And play my music way too high
So high that I can touch the sky
Way beyond the jets so high
My music is global it be
My movies you want to see
And you know they be starring me
Greatest who I am and be
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
The song Anthem by Joi is about an artistโs journey to success and fame in the music industry. The lyrics express the artistโs aspirations of achieving Platinum status and creating music that becomes an anthem for their fans. The artist has a strong sense of confidence and self-assurance about their talent, as they envision themselves becoming the greatest celebrity and their music being played all over the world.
The lyrics also suggest the artistโs desire to be at the forefront of the industry, as they talk about being the only name everyone will see and having their name light up the sky. They are willing to work hard at their craft, putting out songs and rhymes that resonate with their audience and attract more fans. Despite the challenges that may come with fame or the industry, the artist is determined to keep going until they achieve their goals.
Overall, the song Anthem is an uplifting and motivational ode to the power of music and the determination it takes to make it in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Thinking that I might be going Platinum
Contemplating the possibility of achieving great success and reaching the level of being awarded with Platinum certification.
Knowing that Iโm gonna be going Platinum
Being confident that success and Platinum certification is inevitable.
Hoping that the world see my Anthems
Wishing for the world to recognize and appreciate the songs and anthems that have been created.
Knowing that itโs you and me going Platinum
Acknowledging the importance of the collaboration between the artist and their audience in achieving great success and Platinum certification.
Greatest who I be and itโs obvi
Asserting one's greatness and superiority in a confident and obvious manner.
The world will come for me and My movies
Expecting worldwide recognition and interest in not just one's music but also other creative works, such as movies.
The music you wanna see, ready for me
Having full confidence in one's ability to produce and deliver the music that the audience wants to see and hear.
Only one you wanna see and itโs starting
Implying that the artist is the only one the audience wants to see and that their rise to fame is already beginning.
To be just like I dreamed like a movie
Expressing the belief that one's success and journey to Platinum certification is like living in a dream or a movie.
The one you wanna see 'cause it stars me
Reinforcing the idea that the audience only wants to see the artist and their success is solely attributed to their own stardom and talent.
Got the plaques, you know and be they be Diamond
Boasting about achieving multiple plaques, including Diamond-certified albums, as a sign of great success and popularity.
Platinum what you see from my rhymin'
Indicating that the artist's success and recognition is primarily due to their skill and talent in producing and delivering quality lyrics and music.
Gold is nothing to me Iโm all Platinum
Insinuating that Gold certification is not enough, and Platinum certification is the only true measure of success for the artist.
And Diamond who I be 'cause my fandom
Attributing one's Diamond-certified success to having a strong and dedicated fan base that supports and celebrates the artist's work.
Records sell out you see and itโs physical
Stating that the artist's records are selling out due to high demand and popularity, and that these sales are not just through digital means, but also physical copies.
The charts look up to me from my digital
Acknowledging that the artist's digital sales and streaming also contribute significantly to their success and recognition on music charts.
Numbers I got from all my streaming
Taking pride in the high numbers of streams that the artist has achieved, which is a strong indicator of success and popularity.
My fans canโt get enough of my rhymin'
Recognizing and appreciating the artist's loyal fan base that supports and promotes their music, and the high demand for more of their work.
Writing another song another rhyme
Continuing to create new music and lyrics, indicating a strong desire to continuously produce and deliver quality content.
It wonโt be that long this my time
Expressing confidence that the artist's time for success and recognition has come and will not take long to achieve.
When the only name you all will see
Emphasizing the artist's dominance over the music industry, and that their name is the only one that will matter to the audience.
Itโs all about, all about me
Asserting that the artist is the center of attention and their success is solely attributed to their own talent and hard work.
My name will light up the sky
Imagining that the artist's name and success will be so great that it will light up the sky, symbolizing their immense popularity and recognition.
From here to Beijing, Oh my
Implying that the artist's success and recognition will spread to all corners of the world, including countries such as Beijing.
My talent you all want to be
Emphasizing the artist's exceptional talent and skill in music, which the audience admires and wishes to emulate.
Wanna in-corporate me
Suggesting that other businesses or organizations want to collaborate with the artist due to their immense popularity and influence.
Fly me up to the sky
Using figurative language to express the idea that the artist's success and fame will elevate them to great heights and achievements.
And play my music way too high
Indicating that the artist's music will be played and celebrated at the highest level, representing their success and popularity.
So high that I can touch the sky
Using imagery to suggest that the artist's success and fame will reach such great heights that they will feel like they can touch the sky.
Way beyond the jets so high
Imagining that the artist's success and recognition will soar so high that it will surpass commercial airplanes in altitude and reach.
My music is global it be
Acknowledging that the artist's music has a worldwide reach and popularity, indicating their immense success and influence in the music industry.
My movies you want to see
Asserting that the artist's fans are not only interested in their music but also other creative works, such as movies, further fueling their success.
And you know they be starring me
Reinforcing the idea that the artist's success and dominance is attributed to their own talent and stardom, and that their fans specifically seek out works that feature them.
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Written by: Joseph Rochlin
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@jonathanridsdale5657
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@carmengarcia4230
Dexter dancing off his face like there were no tomorrow!! I love that scene!! I can't get tired of watching it over and over!!! Already knew the song and I love it!! Leo' performance in the show is just brilliant โคโคโคโค
@andrewdutt6955
Going to be 50 in a couple of days. Songs like this make me feel 18 - 28 again. What an era.
@me-cq7wv
Happy 51 when it comes. :)
@DillTheDog
This banger sounds so fresh itโs unbelievably cool ๐, and yes you just had to be there way back when ๐ฅฐ๐
@gregdripps1274
Im only a couple of years behind you brother and many a Saturday night im giving it some too these tune's with a few ๐ป๐ป
@bully130london
haha
me too mate
@lucsouliere
I can steel feel the vibe when I first droped it in the middle of the night. The crowd went Crazayyyy ๐ It was 1991
@RickPeake01
To All those 90s dancers. you know it. Theyll never replace us. ๐โค