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
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.
Forgive
jj Lyrics
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About some bridges I've burned
I spent some time in Hell
I guess I know it too well
I never want to return
Why can't I just forgive?
Why can't I learn to let go?
Like I used to anymore?
How many years will go by
Where I bang my head on the sky?
Why can't I just forgive?
I just can't seem to let go
It tortures people I know
Spend too much time in the past
I'd like to leave it at last
I don't know which way to go
I thought I was stronger
Than I was
A chip on my shoulder
Just because
I spent so much time in Hell
I guess I know it too well
Get so wrapped up in myself
I can't see anyone else
I get so tired of being burned
I don't know which way to turn
Seems like I'll never learn
In "Forgive," jj sings about the struggle to move on from past mistakes and let go of grudges. The lyrics reveal a deep sense of regret and self-awareness that comes from having "spent some time in Hell" and "burned some bridges." The singer is tormented by the question of why forgiveness seems so hard to come by, but is also acutely aware of the harm that holding onto old wounds is causing those around them. The song also touches on personal growth and the realization that past actions have consequences that can linger for years.
The lyrics convey the emotional turmoil of someone who is stuck in a cycle of self-blame and regret. The singer blames themselves for not being able to move on, and recognizes that their inability to forgive is harming their relationships and causing pain to others. The repetition of the question "Why can't I just forgive?" highlights the frustration and helplessness that accompany the struggle to let go of the past.
At the same time, the song hints at a glimmer of hope, a sense that the singer is coming to understand the need to change their ways. The line "I thought I was stronger / than I was" suggests a humbled recognition of their own limitations. The final lines, "Seems like I'll never learn", offer a sense of resignation mixed with a determination to keep trying.
Overall, "Forgive" is a powerful and poignant reflection on the difficulty of moving on from past mistakes and the importance of forgiveness in personal relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a lesson to learn
There are things I need to understand and improve about myself.
About some bridges I've burned
I've damaged some important relationships in my life.
I spent some time in Hell
I've gone through some difficult and painful experiences.
I guess I know it too well
These experiences have left a deep impact on me.
I never want to return
I don't want to go through those experiences again.
Why can't I just forgive?
I struggle to let go of past hurts and resentments.
Why can't I learn to let go?
I have difficulty moving on from negative experiences.
Why can't I live and let live
I used to have a more forgiving and accepting attitude towards others, but it's been harder for me lately.
Like I used to anymore?
My mindset and behavior have changed over time.
How many years will go by
I've been trying to change and improve for a long time.
Where I bang my head on the sky?
It feels like I'm hitting a wall and not making much progress.
I just can't seem to let go
I have difficulty forgiving and moving on.
It tortures people I know
My inability to forgive hurts others in my life.
Spend too much time in the past
I dwell on past experiences and have difficulty living in the present.
I'd like to leave it at last
I want to move past these negative experiences and focus on the present and future.
I don't know which way to go
I feel confused and lost about how to move forward.
I thought I was stronger
I believed I had the strength to overcome my challenges.
Than I was
But I realize I'm still struggling.
A chip on my shoulder
I hold on to past hurts and resentments, which affects my attitude towards others.
Just because
Without any clear reason or justification.
Get so wrapped up in myself
I become self-absorbed and fail to consider others' perspectives.
I can't see anyone else
My focus on myself makes it hard to empathize with others.
I get so tired of being burned
I'm exhausted from the negative consequences of my actions.
I don't know which way to turn
I'm uncertain about how to make things right.
Seems like I'll never learn
It feels like I'm stuck in a pattern of repeating mistakes and not making progress.
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Written by: REBECCA LYNN HOWARD, TREY BRUCE
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