Jupiter Rising create state of the art pop with clever twists. “I have no boundaries as a producer,” says Spencer. Listen to how he and Jessie swap verses atop crisp beats and enveloping atmospherics on “Falling Away”. This is what Top 40 radio should always sound like. Originals like “L.A. Girls,” a cheeky look at consumer culture in their hometown, and the percolating “Tres Cool,” bristle with a mix of sass and sonic innovation reminiscent of the edgy fare favored by international icons like Girls Aloud. Spencer’s sonic tweaks put the “sick” in classic, while Jessie sings with panache and precision on par with big-name divas.
The Quiet Hype refuses to stick to a single style; its grooves are contemporary, never trendy. “Our goal is to make music people can relate to, yet that is also new, fresh, and different,” emphasizes Jessie. “Something that is going to last, that has a little more depth.”
“We both like to touch on subjects that are very real,” she adds. So for every flash of uninhibited, crowd-pleasing exuberance here - like the lusty “Flip My Switch” - there is another cut that throws a curveball, from the propulsive rock riffs of “Over Again,” to “Quicksand,” a cautionary tale of a wide-eyed Hollywood aspirant spiraling out of control.
To achieve this level of consistency and innovation, most artists rely the services of multiple producers, songwriters, and guest performers. Not Jupiter Rising. They may occasionally enlist friends and colleagues (check out the cameo by Lady Tigra on the throbbing, bass-heavy “This Is What It Sounds Like”), but the creative dynamic between Spencer and Jessie ensures that plenty of surprises arise without outside interference. “The cool thing is that we come from completely different backgrounds and approaches to music,” concurs Jessie. “That complements and balances us. We’re very good ears for each other.”
Long before he started making beats and writing songs, Spencer Nezey was immersed in music. Growing up in Sacramento, he started out on saxophone at age 9. “I’ve been playing my whole life: Concert band, marching band, jazz combos.” But he didn’t march in strict formation; Spencer also took up beat-boxing, and loved underground hip-hop and club grooves. “I bought my first A Tribe Called Quest record when I was in sixth grade.”
By the time he got to college, he’d shared stages with Busta Rhymes and The Clipse. Thinking he’d struggle to pay the bills as a professional musician, Spencer started out studying International Business. But when he saw what Pharrell Williams had achieved with the boundary-pushing productions of the Neptunes, he decided to go for it. “I identified with him right away,” Spencer recalls. “His mind set is perfect: Work hard, don’t get caught up in bullshit, stay true to yourself” and the music will speak for itself.” Today, he continues to hold his work up against the highest standards: The business savvy of Black Eyed Peas; the songwriting acumen of Coldplay and Kanye West.
Jessie Payo ran around the house singing show tunes and classic rock as a little girl in the Los Angeles area. But by the time she was 13, her natural talent was so pronounced she was fronting a band that went on to play the blues circuit for the next decade. “I come from a roots, rock, and blues background, a very organic setting,” she says. Jupiter Rising allows her to show off all the facets of her ability, from flowing rhymes to full-on wailing.
“Her voice just cuts through, and connects right away,” enthuses Spencer. “As an artist, she is completely unafraid.” Jessie’s disparate reference points - from the Beatles to Erykah Badu - enrich Jupiter Rising’s aesthetic even more. She may have started out singing the blues, but she also expresses love for European electronic acts like Daft Punk and The Knife.
Momentum has been building around Jupiter Rising even since the group’s inception. The 2006 single “Go!” was a Billboard dance hit, and featured prominently in multiple movies and commercials, while their hit song “Electropop” has received over a million plays on MySpace. They have opened for The Black Eyed Peas and Lupe Fiasco, and their music has also popped up everywhere from sporting events to MTV’s Making the Band. And Jessie knew she’d arrived when her Mom’s friends’ teenage daughters started “Electropop” as their ringtone. So brace yourself: The Quiet Hype is about to generate a lot of noise.
Wicked
Jupiter Rising Lyrics
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Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
[2x]
If I was a rich girl (na, na....)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
Think what that money could bring
I'd buy everything
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
In my Galliano gown
No, wouldn't just have one hood
A Hollywood mansion if I could
Please book me first-class to my fancy house in London town
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
If I was rich girl (na, na...)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
I'd get me four Harajuku girls to (uh huh)
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names (yeah)
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Hurry up and come and save me
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
[Eve]
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter [4x]), what
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter [4x])
What happened to my life
Turned upside down
Chicks dat blew ya mind, ding, it's the second round
(Original track and ting, mmm)
You know you can't buy these things (no)
See Stefani and her L.A.M.B., I rock the Fetish people
You know who I am
Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
I hope you can all keep up
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
Now we ain't gettin' nothin' but love
If I was rich girl (na, na...)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
The song "Wicked" by Jupiter Rising talks about the desire for riches and luxury that money could bring, but ultimately realizing that love and relationships are more important than material possessions. The opening lines repeat "na na na" creating a catchy and upbeat melody. The first verse talks about how if the singer was a rich girl, she would have all the money in the world and no man could test or impress her, as her wealth would never end. She would buy anything she could, including clothing from top designer Vivienne Westwood and a mansion in Hollywood if she could. She also mentions a "fancy house" in London.
The chorus repeats that all the money in the world won't bring happiness and love is more valuable than material things. The second verse mentions that the singer would hire four Harajuku girls from Japan to inspire her and dress them wickedly with unique names such as Love, Angel, Music, and Baby. She asks them to come and save her. The second half of the song features a rap by Eve that seems to address critics and naysayers. She mentions the Harajuku girls again and how their style cannot be bought with money. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the catchy "na na na" melody.
Line by Line Meaning
If I was a rich girl (na, na....)
I would have an exorbitant amount of money if I were rich, and no man could challenge or impress me, as my wealth would never exhaust.
Think what that money could bring
Just imagine the potential of having unlimited finances.
I'd buy everything
I would be able to purchase anything I desire.
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
I would buy all the clothes that Vivienne Westwood creates.
In my Galliano gown
I would wear a John Galliano gown.
No, wouldn't just have one hood
No, I would not just have one neighborhood.
A Hollywood mansion if I could
I would own a mansion in Hollywood if it were possible.
Please book me first-class to my fancy house in London town
I would love to have my first-class ticket to my extravagant London house.
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Despite having plenty of wealth, it would still not compare to the love you can give me.
Don't need no other baby
I don't need anyone else if I have your love.
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know
I am certain that your love holds more value than any amount of gold.
I'd get me four Harajuku girls to (uh huh)
I would hire four Harajuku girls to be my inspiration and protection.
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
They would motivate me and be there for me when I need them.
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names (yeah)
I would style them unconventionally and give them unique names.
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
I would name them Love, Angel, Music, and Baby.
Hurry up and come and save me
They would come quickly and rescue me from any trouble I could get into.
Come together all over the world
People should unite globally.
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
The Harajuku girls are from the rough parts of Japan.
What, it's all love
Love is the universal language that everyone should convey.
What, give it up
Everyone should surrender themselves to love.
What (shouldn't matter [4x]), what
What shouldn't matter is the lingering question that needs to be resolved.
What happened to my life
My life took an unexpected turn.
Turned upside down
My life was completely flipped.
Chicks dat blew ya mind, ding, it's the second round
Women who mesmerized you previously are back for more.
(Original track and ting, mmm)
The original song and lyrics were excellent.
You know you can't buy these things (no)
There are certain things that money cannot purchase.
See Stefani and her L.A.M.B., I rock the Fetish people
I rock the people who go crazy about L.A.M.B by Stefani as well as the Fetish people.
Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
We indeed have an exceptional and unique style.
I hope you can all keep up
I hope you all can follow our distinctive style.
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
We struggled to be on top.
Now we ain't gettin' nothin' but love
All we are getting is love and praise which is more than enough.
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
This is the climax of the song which has no particular meaning but just sounds good.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOEL EKMAN, JOSH RAND, SHAWN ECONOMAKI
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