1. A Swedish indie group<… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists with this name:
1. A Swedish indie group
2. A solo project of musician Jacob Janoram
3. An English pop group
4. A South African rapper
5. A Dutch musician
6. K-pop girl group
7. American YouTuber who covers music
1. Swedish group jj emerged in 2009 on the Gothenburg-based record label Sincerely Yours with a particularly gratifying take on the musical preoccupations common to much of the label's roster, which includes its founders, The Tough Alliance. jj are distributed in North America by Secretly Canadian. The band consists of Joakim Benon and Elin Kastlander.
jj's take on neo-Balearic indie pop filters Air France's tropical haze, The Tough Alliance's penchant for slyly irreverent appropriation, and The Honeydrips' fragile twee pop melodicism into a beguilingly lush, gently electronic style, reminiscent of prime Saint Etienne with a smoother, beachier sheen. jj also share their label mates' propensity for mystery, favoring an artfully enigmatic presentation. Vocalist Elin Kastlander provides a distinguishing sonic hallmark in the form of her warm, lusciously smooth alto.
jj released their debut single jj n° 1 in early 2009. A couple of months later they released their debut album jj n° 2. Their third album, jj n° 3, was released on March 9, 2010.
In late 2010, jj released a mixtape called Kills. The first single from Kills, "Let Them," sampled Akon's "Right Now (Na Na Na)." The single also featured a B-side entitled "I'm The One/Money On My Mind" that samples "Intro" by The xx.
Aside from their official releases, jj has also done several covers and new takes on contemporary songs. For example, they've recorded covers of Akon's "Troublemaker," Jeremih's "Birthday Sex," and the "Theme Song" for the classic 70s American tv series Welcome Back, Kotter. All of these tracks were released for free on the internet.
2. Brace yourself, North America – slosh rock is coming. Intrepid guitarist, singer and songwriter JJ Hendrix is mixing and mashing genres to concoct his own blend of musical intoxication which latches on to the listener and refuses to let go. Armed with a seemingly endless satchel of guitar solos and a knack for combining searing riffs with funky, grooving beats, this is the refreshing burst of danceable, yet imaginative rock the scene has been thirsting for.
Hailing from Ontario, JJ continues to make a name for himself throughout the indie music circuit thanks to his eclectic, yet trademark sound that drips and oozes from each and every song he pens. The far majority of his creations are instrumental, allowing the music to do the talking while the listener immerses themselves into the world of slosh rock. Driven by “creativity in its pristine state,” this unique style feeds off the unbridled, rampant inspiration and experimentation embodied by JJ himself.
Joined by Brad Heatherly on drums, Yeruvim Krantsky on guitar and bassist Al Finter, JJ’s Music Retaliation continues to roll on, releasing their latest single “Grunky Gillers and the Fillers” through CD Baby and other digital retailers. With influences from Jimi Hendrix, as well as the blues and rock greats of yesterday and today, the foursome continues to carve out their own niche within the industry. Serving as a small sampling of what’s to come, the single drives sole songwriter JJ to write and record for the group’s upcoming full-length album.
JJ Hendrix earned his nickname from musician and producer Scott Hill of Astranova Records, who recorded with former Black Sabbath keyboardist and producer for Robert Plant, Jez Woodroffe. The pair collaborated on a well-received record Ancient Future in 2010. He released his solo debut Return Regalia in 2008, which generated thousands of plays via Spotify and Last.fm.
JJ’s Music Retaliation’s new single “Grunky Gillers and the Fillers” is available to purchase through CD Baby now, as well as JJ’s full-length Return Regalia. Check him out on ReverbNation to sample some of the delectably fun slosh rock that continues to emanate from his guitar amp today.
3. JJ is the name of a 90s pop group from Salford, England, fronted by the eponymous Jan Johnston.
4. JJ aka Alcapone-JJ is a dancehall mc from Gugulethu, Cape Town. Having been introduced to African Dope Studio boss DJ Dope by fellow Gugulethu crew Chronic Clan, he was inducted into the African Dope Soundsystem project, where he shone. Following tours by the African Dope Soundsystem posse to Germany in 2005 and 2006, JJ secured a record deal in Berlin and relocated there. For up to date info including news of his album release, see JJ's Myspace page.
5. There is also a Dutch artist named JJ. He appears on the Water, Wind & Sails compilation on Dutch label WM Recordings.
6. JJ is one of the few solo singers that has been acknowledged by this prestigious producer, so many are anticipating how she’ll fare against the other girl groups she’ll be competing against.
Destin Histoire
jj Lyrics
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Tooi mukashi kara wakatteta you na
Mienai sen no Ue wo tadoru you ni
Michibikare deai Kousa suru Saison
Senaka awase no Hikari to kage no you ni
Tsuyoku hikareru Mystification
Mimimoto de sasayaki yobu koe ni furimukeba
Kidzukanu uchi Hirakarete ita tobira
Sukoshi no guuzen to Hitsuzen wo tsunagu you ni
Ugokihajimeta futatsu no Histoire Ah
Kioku no ito wo taguriyoseru you ni
PAZURU no sukima wo umeteku you ni
Kataritsugareru Unmei ni mo nita
Nagai michinori no saki ni aru Maintenant
Hitotsu hitotsu no setsuna ni kizamareta
Yuragu koto nai La clef a verite
Temaneki sareru you ni Chikadukeba mieru nazo
Shirazu shirazu ni Makikomarete yuku
Mada shiranai sekai Atarashiku mekuru tabi ni
Tokiakasareru tashika na Histoire Ah
Itsu ka mita yume no oku de
Itsu mo Kanjite ita Reposer
Doko ka hakanaku Natsukashii koe
Kidzukanu uchi Hirakarete ita tobira
Sukoshi no guuzen to Hitsuzen wo tsunagu you ni
Ugokihajimeta futatsu no Histoire Ah
Zutto hatenaku tsudzuite yuku
The lyrics to JJ's song "Destin Histoire" convey a sense of familiarity with a journey that has been ongoing for a long time. The first verse suggests that the journey has been preordained and that the singer has always understood this. They follow an invisible path, like walking on top of a hidden string, and they meet others who are also guided by fate. The second verse uses light and shadow as metaphors for a balanced and intense relationship. The act of speaking to someone can uncover unknown doors, leading to unexpected adventures. The third verse talks about how fragments of memories are being brought together like a puzzle. Each moment is carved into the history of the journey, and the truth is uncovered as they advance. The final verse talks about how the journey goes on endlessly, but the singer finds comfort in the nostalgia and familiarity of the sound of a voice they once heard.
Overall, the song seems to be about the feeling of being guided by fate or destiny as one goes through life, meeting others who are on the same journey and finding meaning in the fragments of memories along the way. It speaks to the human desire for purpose and understanding in a world that can often feel confusing and chaotic.
Line by Line Meaning
Zutto mae kara kimatte ita you na
It feels like it was predetermined from a long time ago
Tooi mukashi kara wakatteta you na
It's been understood since distant past
Mienai sen no Ue wo tadoru you ni
Like following an unseen guiding line
Michibikare deai Kousa suru Saison
Encountering and going along with the seasons led by something outside of oneself
Senaka awase no Hikari to kage no you ni
Like the light and shadow that fall behind one's back
Tsuyoku hikareru Mystification
A strong attraction to the mystery
Mimimoto de sasayaki yobu koe ni furimukeba
Turning around to the voice whispering in one's ear
Kidzukanu uchi Hirakarete ita tobira
A door that had opened without realizing it
Sukoshi no guuzen to Hitsuzen wo tsunagu you ni
Connecting a little chance and inevitability
Ugokihajimeta futatsu no Histoire Ah
Two stories that have begun to move
Kioku no ito wo taguriyoseru you ni
Like reeling in a thread of memories
PAZURU no sukima wo umeteku you ni
Filling in the gaps of a puzzle
Kataritsugareru Unmei ni mo nita
Similar to a destiny that is handed down and told
Nagai michinori no saki ni aru Maintenant
A 'Maintenant' beyond the long journey
Hitotsu hitotsu no setsuna ni kizamareta
Engraved in each and every moment
Yuragu koto nai La clef a verite
A 'La clef a verite' that doesn't falter
Temaneki sareru you ni Chikadukeba mieru nazo
Like being beckoned and being able to see the unknown
Shirazu shirazu ni Makikomarete yuku
Without realizing, without realizing, being wrapped up in it
Mada shiranai sekai Atarashiku mekuru tabi ni
In this still unknown world, on a journey of discovering something new
Tokiakasareru tashika na Histoire Ah
A definite story that is being revealed
Itsu ka mita yume no oku de
Deep within a dream we have seen before
Itsu mo Kanjite ita Reposer
Always feeling a sense of 'reposer'
Doko ka hakanaku Natsukashii koe
Somewhere, a fleeting nostalgic voice
Zutto hatenaku tsudzuite yuku
Continuing on without end
Writer(s): 渡部 紫緒, 坂部 剛, 渡部 紫緒, 坂部 剛
Contributed by Addison N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.