Norwegian label, Hubro is released her full-length debut ´Balls and Kittens, Draught and strangling Rain´ October, 2010. The album was recorded in Oslo and Richmond (USA) and mixed by Mark Nevers (Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Lambchop a.o.) in Nashville.
Jæ´s music is an eclectic mix of influences including pop, pre-war blues, classical music, free improvised music and more, resulting in an intimate, beautiful sound that is kind of like those chocolate eggs: addictive, tasty, and there´s a surprise inside.
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There is another artist by the name of Jae:
A GROUND BREAKING CAREER
In an enviably short space of time, Jae has achieved in her explosive career, a spectacular string of successes, accomplishment and accolades, namely:
First R&B artist in the history of South Africa Music Industry to obtain Gold and Platinum Status in the sales of her self-penned debut single Missing You.
"Missing You" has since sold over 50 000 copies - a rare achievement indeed.
In just two weeks, Jae's track "Missing You" had been played on over sixty (60) radios
Stations countrywide, achieving numerous number 1 chart placing in the process.
"Missing You" achieved No. 1 for 4 weeks on East Coast Radio.
"Missing You" the only South African song in the top ten of East Coast Radio's top 100 Songs for
the year 2002.
"Missing You" peaked at no 3 on 5FM's international top 40.
"Missing You" peaked at no 4 on Goodhope FM's Coco Cola international top 30.
"Missing You" achieved No 1. Status on Radio Highveld's Top 4 at 4.
"Missing You" voted song of the year on Mr price Red Cap Radio - a chart determined by Mr Price Staff votes
Jae nominated by the influential Cosmopolitan magazine as one of South Africa's 30 Most Awesome Women of the year 2002.
Jae nominated for two Radio Metro Awards for best Newcomer and Best R&B Artist.
Jae nominated for three SAMA (South African Music Association) Awards - the Industry's most prestigious and most cherished accolade. Nominations were for: Best Single -"Missing You" (N. B Music Records), Best R&B Album -" Missing You" (N.B. Music Records), and Best Newcomer.
Jae recently voted one of KZN's most influential woman in an online East Coast Radio Poll.
Jae was the only non-Indian artist invited to perform at the Miss India Worldwide pageant.
Jae featured as the support act on the Durban leg of United States R&B Superstar Usher Raymond's South Africa Concert Tour in November 2002.
Jae has subsequently followed up all this success with an astonishing 4 top ten radio hits over the past two years, proving that this bright light on the SA music stage, is Not a "One Hit Wonder" (read less)
Who I Am
jae Lyrics
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가끔 멍하니 생각했어 (멍하니 생각했어)
홀로 매일 헤매고 있는 듯해
낯선 길 위에 (낯선 길 위에)
별 하나가 없는 하늘도
익숙하게 마주하고
번져가는 한 줄의 빛에
Feels like in the sky
외면했던 나의 감정
이 길 끝에서
헤매이던 나는 어디로
화려하던 불빛도
눈부신 태양의 조각도 oh oh
날 비추지 못해
위로조차 전해주질 못해
불안했던 시간을 열어
다시 한 걸음 걸어 나가
Feels like in the sky
외면했던 나의 감정
이 길 끝에서
헤매이던 나는 어디로
눈을 감고 생각해 who am I (who am I)
답은 항상 이렇게 내 안에 yeah
Fall into the sky
화려했던 꿈을 꾸던
세상 끝에서
방황했던 나를 안아줘
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
(Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
The lyrics of Jae's song "Who I Am" express his feelings of confusion and uncertainty about his identity and purpose. He wonders if it's too late for him to figure out who he truly is and sometimes feels lost and alone on an unfamiliar path. Despite the lack of stars in the sky and the unfulfilled promises of success and recognition, he still hopes to find himself and his place in the world.
The chorus talks about how Jae's emotions and sense of self have been neglected and ignored, but he refuses to give up on finding his way. He acknowledges his fear and discomfort, but he's willing to take a step forward and face his inner turmoil. The bridge encourages him to reflect on his identity and listen to his inner voice, as the answers he's looking for are already within himself.
Throughout the song, Jae's vocals are accompanied by a dreamy and melancholic melody, which emphasizes the themes of loneliness and introspection. The lyrics also have a poetic quality to them, as they use visual and sensory language to describe emotional states.
Line by Line Meaning
이미 너무 늦은 건 아닌 걸까
I wonder if it's not too late already
가끔 멍하니 생각했어 (멍하니 생각했어)
I sometimes thought blankly (thought blankly)
홀로 매일 헤매고 있는 듯해
It seems like I'm wandering alone every day
낯선 길 위에 (낯선 길 위에)
On an unfamiliar road (on an unfamiliar road)
별 하나가 없는 하늘도
Even a sky without a single star
익숙하게 마주하고
Familiarly facing it
번져가는 한 줄의 빛에
In the spreading line of light
이제 눈을 떠 날 찾아가
Now, open your eyes and find your way
Feels like in the sky
Feels like in the sky
외면했던 나의 감정
My emotions that I ignored
이 길 끝에서
At the end of this road
헤매이던 나는 어디로
Where was I wandering to
화려하던 불빛도
Even the dazzling lights
눈부신 태양의 조각도 oh oh
Even the brilliant piece of the sun, oh oh
날 비추지 못해
Can't shine on me
위로조차 전해주질 못해
Can't even console me
불안했던 시간을 열어
Open up the anxious time
다시 한 걸음 걸어 나가
Take a step forward again
눈을 감고 생각해 who am I (who am I)
Close my eyes and think who I am (who am I)
답은 항상 이렇게 내 안에 yeah
The answer is always within me, yeah
Fall into the sky
Fall into the sky
화려했던 꿈을 꾸던
Dreaming of a brilliant dream
세상 끝에서
At the end of the world
방황했던 나를 안아줘
Embrace me, who was wandering
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
(Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
(Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JQ, Ji Hye Lee, Joa, Jong Sung Yoon
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