The group feuded on wax with artist Roxanne Shante on songs like "Anotha Hoe," their first single released in 1987, "Comin' Correct" from the Coming to America soundtrack and "We Want It All" from Not Just a Fad. They also made reference to fellow West Coast group Oaktown's 3.5.7 on "We Want It All". The latter dis was in retaliation to a line from 3.5.7's single "straight at You" where the lyric went "Last person I knew with a name called J.J. he was tall dark and ugly - all things are cold related and skeezers yo name is gold plated JJ now what does it mean jerks jockers jokes on the team - hummana hummana that was it your first grade second grade that was legit- if you wonder why a should we dis met ya backstage and you acted like S**t".
Their second LP, Not Just a Fad, was released in 1991 but did not fare well on the charts. Singles released were "We in the House" and "Gold".
The group disbanded the following year.
Is it love
jj fad Lyrics
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Waiting for the phone to ring
Hoping it will be the man of my dreams
Sittin' starin'
Tossin' and turnin'
Phone please ring I'm just burnin' and burnin' with
Anticipation
The situation
For waitin' around
But just to talk to, makes my heart pound
I don't understand the feelings I have
But I know my body shivers when he crosses my path
I hope he lasts forever like the heavens above
He makes me feel so good
But is it love? love, love, love
I may be young, but my feelings are true
Some people think I don't know what to do
But I do
'Cause that's how I'm living
That's why my man are constantly giving me
Roses, and flowers and beautiful gifts
And I really love the way it feels when we kiss
But don't get me wrong because I'm as pure as the snow
I'm waiting for the right man don't you know
And when I find him I hope that we're as tight as a glove
But I have to ask myself, is it love? love, love, love
Am I being silly? Or can this really be?
That I've really fallen in love so easily?
I haven't known him long
But the feelings are real
Content and satisfied is how I feel
Whenever he's near me, and even when he's not
My heart is on fire and I just can't seem to stop
Wanting him, needing him, calling out his name
Is it love, or is it insane
Only time will tell if we'll reach the white glove
'Cause I need to know, is it love? love, love, love
The opening lines of JJ Fad's "Is It Love" depict the feelings of a young girl who is waiting by the phone for a call from her dream man. She longs for the phone to ring and when it does, it makes her heart pound. She feels like she is getting crazy, waiting for just a talk, which may or may not lead to anything but it gives her some semblance of contentment. The lyrics delve into how she is not in control of her emotions, and she doesn't even understand the feelings she has, but she knows that being near him makes her shiver. The girl in the song is young, and despite what others may think, she knows what she wants, and that is what she's living for. She is happy and satisfied in her relationship, and her man is constantly showering her with love and affection. However, she wonders whether it's love that she's feeling or just infatuation, and only time will tell if it's the former.
The lyrics of "Is It Love" are poignant and straightforward, but they describe an emotional rollercoaster that many can relate to, especially young girls experiencing love and attraction for the first time. The girl is grappling with her feelings of staying by the phone, shivers when she's near her dream man, and contentment and satisfaction when he's with her. The song speaks of the complex emotions young people experience when navigating a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' around
I'm just sitting here with nothing to do
Waiting for the phone to ring
I'm hoping that someone will call me
Hoping it will be the man of my dreams
I want the man of my dreams to call me
Sittin' starin'
I'm sitting and staring at nothing in particular
Tossin' and turnin'
I can't sleep and I'm tossing and turning in bed
Phone please ring I'm just burnin' and burnin' with
I'm really anxious and nervous for the phone to ring
Anticipation
I'm in a state of nervous excitement waiting for the call
The situation
My current state of waiting for the call
Makes me think I'm crazy
I think I'm going crazy waiting for this call
For waitin' around
For waiting for something that might not come
But just to talk to, makes my heart pound
Talking to the man of my dreams makes me really excited
I don't understand the feelings I have
I can't explain my current feelings
But I know my body shivers when he crosses my path
I get a physical reaction when I'm near him
I hope he lasts forever like the heavens above
I want him to be with me forever
He makes me feel so good
He makes me happy and fulfilled
But is it love? love, love, love
I'm not sure if this feeling is love
I may be young, but my feelings are true
I'm young, but my feelings are genuine and sincere
Some people think I don't know what to do
Some people underestimate my understanding of love
But I do
I know what I'm doing
'Cause that's how I'm living
That's how I'm experiencing life
That's why my man are constantly giving me
That's why my man is always giving me
Roses, and flowers and beautiful gifts
Romantic gestures and gifts from my man
And I really love the way it feels when we kiss
I enjoy kissing him
But don't get me wrong because I'm as pure as the snow
I'm not impure or promiscuous
I'm waiting for the right man don't you know
I'm waiting for the right man to come along
And when I find him I hope that we're as tight as a glove
I hope we have a strong and close relationship
But I have to ask myself, is it love? love, love, love
I'm still not sure if this feeling is love
Am I being silly? Or can this really be?
Am I being foolish or is this feeling legitimate?
That I've really fallen in love so easily?
Did I really fall in love so quickly?
I haven't known him long
We haven't been together for very long
But the feelings are real
My emotions are genuine
Content and satisfied is how I feel
I feel happy and fulfilled
Whenever he's near me, and even when he's not
I think about him all the time
My heart is on fire and I just can't seem to stop
I'm really passionate and can't control my feelings
Wanting him, needing him, calling out his name
I desire him and require him in my life
Is it love, or is it insane
I'm not sure if this feeling is love or crazy
Only time will tell if we'll reach the white glove
Only the future will reveal if our relationship is successful
'Cause I need to know, is it love? love, love, love
I still need to know if this feeling is truly love
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@deanruthlessrecords
This should have been bigger than SUPERSONIC!
One of my favorite Dr. Dre Beats ever...
@thegreatone6272
Not at all. Their delivery on her is mid even for this times standards. Supersonic was way better.
@juliansmith1951
JJ Fad was in the New Edition video NE Heartbreak
@juliansmith1951
Old school rappers would always have one slow song plus they would always be wearing sweaters or good looking suits putting away the high tops shoes
@mfuji02
dam beat still smooth AF 2020
@deanruthlessrecords
Agree 💯
@MrDrew-vi4hg
Baby D
@dutty66
Dec 2023 still love this song
@LoveThatSong
Still Listening 2021
@calvingilmore645
one of my favorite old skool rap slow jams even though it's a woman's words I put it a man's point of view 👌