Jamiroquai: Career Highlights, "Virtual Insanity" & Tyler, the Creator | Apple Music
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Jay Kay, lead singer of English funk and acid jazz band, Jamiroquai, connects with Zane Lowe to discuss his career and iconic cultural moments.
Jay Kay reflects on his legacy through the band and his friendship with late band member Toby Smith. Jay and Zane break down Jamiroquai’s iconic music video for “Virtual Insanity” and its cultural impact. Jay also reflects on meeting Tyler, the Creator, and shares other contemporary artists who he’d love to collaborate with next.
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I will always think Jamiroquai is underrated. Their music has so much meaning specially the first 3 albums. Also blows me away that they never tour in the U.S and how media doesn't recognize them as they should.
What you say is the truth. And at the same time, He still remains as important since so many years for the public and at the world level. Time speaks for him. About USA, mystery. A certain press took care of it? But he has a public in USA.
Didn’t "americanize "he himself, his style? It’s fine as it!
They have toured in the US. Several times! Amazing show-as you’d expect. Usually when a new album drops. I’ve seen them 3x already, so I know. Just gotta catch them when you can!
@@kaboomroom33 they do tour but not as often..... There was an actual answer for this and Jay Kay said that every time he goes to the U.S he never makes money. This is very well known. Before 2018, last time that Jamiroquai went to the U.S was in 2005
Yep ,i agree
@Lil Jimbo That song sprang to my mind too 🤯
This man is a musical genius! He was light years ahead of everyone
Heheh light years, nice reference 🤙
@@breadmantv1939 LIGHT YEARS
@@breadmantv1939 LIGHT YEARS
Now I got the sunshine in my life.
My âge...He was so thin, bubbly, a visionnary kid at 22.. I ve been loving him, his band who imploded several times, his paradoxes, his sense of 🎶 and angers. But his 8 albums are perfection. His concerts as well. He has put on weight, his voice and laugh plus his " you know" " I mean" haven t changed. Your pun on words is remarkable
I love how jay pays tribute to Toby.
Even though he is the frontman, he has always given the proper relevance to the fantastic musicians that have been part of Jamiroquai.
Yup, because many just refer to him when they mention Jam. It’s they, not he. 🤩
Even talent alone doesn’t build success.
It’s built by many people.
They were probably like his family ❤
Toby helped with a lot of (if not all) the production and arrangements.
Jamiroquai is such an important part of British music 👏
*Music
all music
Represent your region ain't nothing wrong with that lol
@@MA-90s yes we're all global citizens and music is a universal language.. but if they are proud of that region be proud of it it's not a knock on anybody else it really is just a representation of the appreciation they have for that sound coming out of that region. I've been a jamiroquai fan/stance since 93 so I feel their comrades celebrating them
He is an important part of Music in general
Remember when he thought he was important and someone smacked him. Comedy gold.
I don't think people realize how talented Toby Smith really was. This mans voicings and chord choices were that of a Stevie wonder type. Forever missed, rest easy Toby Smith.
I agree, somewhat it's because of beeing in the shadow of Jay and the bass guitar (which has been always superb whoever was in the band atm). However, if you ever get a chance to listen to any INSTRUMENTAL version of Jamiroquai's songs, just do it. Suddenly, he shines soooo much, like this guy absolutely knew how to camouflage funk/jazz harmony into mainstream/pop-understandable progressions. Lately, I was extremely impressed listening to 7 days in Sunny June - all my life I've been focusing on acc guitar and vocals and then after all those years he dropped the bomb!
@@sudarowakatta4543 seven days in sunny June was actually Matt Johnson, who joined the band after Toby left in early 2000’s also a ridiculously good piano player as well.
@@boomah47wow, sorry, I should know that! There was so many talented people in Jamiroquai over the years... Thanks for correction!
Especially those chords on EOPE, Space Cowboy, and Mr. Moon.
@@boomah47Why did he leave?
This band has a place in history that cannot be touched.
Period
Come off it
💯
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AGREED
I never fail to to listen to at least one Jamiroquai song everyday. Jay and the band are as impactful as The Beatles were to me when I was 7. Then starting my love and passion for music. Then becoming a multi instrumentalist and covering my favorite songs. Jamiroquai just like The Beatles has helped me immensely with my anxiety and depression. I owe them my life that I'm still here. Thank you so much Jay. I hope for a concert here in the U.S. soon.
I'm actually putting together a Buffalo Man silhouette costume for a upcoming convention. I would love to wear it at a coming concert.
Omg no way! I had an idea to make a Buffalo man-esque costume for a con too lol, I loveeee the idea of making some sort of headpiece with the iconic horns. Good luck with your plans if you do go through with it!
@@antichrist8543 Thank you so much, that honestly touched my heart. And to give an update my final pieces are being delivered today. And it really wasn't hard to get together. I thought to wear a black morph mask, all black clothing, gloves, and a Russian winter hat.
I hope you do your inspired cosplay as well. It's awesome to see the reactions of fans that actually know what you're dressed as.
Hey, you're a Jamiroqaui and a Dragon Maid fan! That's not something you see everyday. I thought I was the only one.
@@nukacolaquantum1929 Cheers to that man. Honestly Jamiroquai and Japan go very well with one another.
Little L, Cosmic Girl, Canned Heat, Virtual Insanity were all total bangers.
Im still singing them in Karaoke nowadays
Blow My Mind. 7 days in sunny June, Runaway too
Give me something!
Space Cowboy, Too young to die, don't give hate a chance and emergency on planet earth, etc. It is one of those artists that you can just start playing an album without skipping any of the songs.
Jamiroquai's whole albums are just amazing. It's so rare for bands to have so many albums where every song is good.
the impact this band has on today’s music is insane, its so upsetting they dont even get half the credit they deserve
that’s just not true
on today's music? there's not much funky mainstream music out there at all so that's not really true at all.
@@jfc4798 dua lipa, pharell, tyler the creator and doja cat have cited jamiroquai as a big influence, maybe not the exact type of funk but some disco elements, production and over all style have been channeled for sure
@@aceyage well, they have if artists themselves cite them as inspiration
@@Nathan-jt8zt contradiction spotted
Jamiroquai’s music = the best antidepressant no doctor would ever prescribe. Jay forever will be one of my favorite artist of all time. ❤
Jay Kay and Toby Smith so many classic hits. Toby can never be replaced but Matt Johnston does him justice.
This man has such an emotional and personal hold over my heart, not only with his music but with his being. I dream of one day seeing him, anything he releases is gold. Please keep being you Jay! Ill never forget the first time i heard your voice, nothing matches Jamiroquai and nothing ever will!
This!!
You're a bit creepy dude
@Wally 1970 oh so you deleting comments now? Weird move
i saw him in Vienna at a festival// Gill Scott was there too.
Thundercat and Jamiroquai would go craaaaaazzzzyyy both are so vibes and funky
Saw Thundercat in March and he did so much jazzy Freestyle and it really reminded me of Jamiroquai and acid jazz.
I remember all those warm feelings I got from Jamiroquai in the early-late 90s. Played those albums over and over. The test of great music is that it still sounds good years later, and they nailed that. Classic stuff. Only caught them once in the States!
Virtual Insanity is exactly what we are living today. The lyrics are a forecast of what we humans deal with on a daily basis. Video also was absolutely awesome 👏!!!
it's called "do not do onto others, what you would not want them to do onto you". most people have a perception that does not follow this, cause with it, it results in freedom, peace, security and development
Seriously so ahead of their time!
At that time, I knew what was to be expected, what he meant. Actually in 2022 things are even worse, I have no FB, no GPS, no tiktok, nothing but a simple channel here, which is worldwide past and présent universal culture. Jay Kay was unpredictable as a person but a réal médium...Long live to you all. A very sharp journalist with accurate comments too...warm greetings from France
the thought of jamiroquai and thundercat working together is amazing
Yes!!!!!
That I would love to hear..
Idk Jay is really particular about his baselines.
My ears would go into shock!!!
Jamiroquai is the most underrated band ever. No question about it.
Yeah man, they could have been famous
I always think highly of people who appreciate Jay Kay when talking music. It tells me instantly they have good taste.
The french band Jay is recommending at the end of the Interview is called l'impératrice and they are great indeed!
Lol thanks i was scrolling through comments for that!
Oh, I really liked "Fou" !
Jamiroquai are their own GENRE! I still get my groove on listening to "Virtual Insanity" So much of their musical artistry is just TIMELESS! ! !
He's Influenced Me with Pharrell Williams, Tyler The Creator, Mac Miller, Thundercat, The Internet, Mia, Common, Oxmo Puccino, Kaytranada, Badbadnotgood, Gorillaz, Norah Jones, Lana Del Rey, Barbara Carlotti and Miel De Montagne
CAN'T EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR THIS BAND ENOUGH, Thank you for your all these years
Since I heard the first song of this wonderful band I changed my life, all their songs are very special and always have a magical touch, thank you Jamiroquai
Jamiroquai “Soundtrack of my Life” loved them since day 1… so grateful for Jay giving his all to it , keeping real to his groove not allowing the record companies full control, love there past, present and future groove, very happy there getting back in the studio… Excited for the next chapter… The Band is awesome so talented, bring it Jay !!!😎🙌🏻🙏🏻👊🏻
I'm happy, as a massive Jamiroquai fan, to hear JK talking about a load of current artists that I'm really into now. Hope the L'lmperatrice collaboration happens one day!
Jay “Ya Know” Kay
I thought the same thing ...
I’m so glad him and Tyler the creator are finally in the same sentence, he was the Tyler of the 90s and 2000s.
Thank you very much for this amazing conversation. Yes, Jamiroquai's music is something special, refined, definitely not mass music😍It's been also very interesting to hear Jay talk about some difficult moments of his life, as Toby's memory and the issues he had with paparazzi. Thank you!😁
I hope these guys will drop a new album. Id love to go see them if they ever go on tour and come to the Netherlands!
Timeless music and timeless tracks i still listen to daily while driving!
The first album I ever bought. I remember being brought by my brother to a record store and him telling me to pick out one album and I went looking for the buffalo man and then I remember coming around a corner in the record store and there it was……. I told my brother I found the one and he just looked at me and said good choice.
From the first time I played it at maybe 8, and I’m still mesmerized by this band and the tunes.
Much love
One of the all time greats. We need new music Jay K!
I love the flute solo in Just Another Story !!!!!!!!!!!! So many instruments could express themselves in his songs.
My favourite Jamiroquai song, great bass from Stu Zender too..
Total Lad, been a fan since childhood.
Return Of The Space Cowboy got released on this day in 1994.
Mr. Moon is blasting trough the speakers right now. Cheers to the band and thank you for gifting me with such amazing music for this long. It has contributed very positively in my life.
P.S
Never realized, but Jay kind of reminds me of Duff McKeagan.
Love you Jay. Can’t wait for new funky album.❤
Yup, all of their videos are. i love the video of seven days in sunny june because it has such good vibes
There hasn't been anything like Jamiroquai they were a pure spark of inspiration.
I very much enjoyed hanging out with Jay and the band, after a show at the Metropolis in Montreal, back in the early nineties.
Me too in the early 2000s.🤩
From the good ole U.S.A. , and lots of love 💕. For the band.
I still play all his albums at least once a week. All his music is timeless and classic. You just don’t get that level of quality in music anymore ❤️🤗🔥🎼👊🏾
Your last sentence is so true..
I love this band so much. I’m Gen X (in the US.) I’ve never met anyone my age, or any age, that is that familiar with this band. They’re icons. I can’t imagine not being into them. Stellar.
It's great to see Jay Kay back in form ! Thanks for this nice interview !
The older I get the more respect I have for Jay Kay. I don't like all Jamiroquai's music but the songs I like I love. And he still has it. Cloud 9 is brilliant. I remember being at the Goodwood Festival of Speed a number of years ago and he walked past. I regret not saying hello and saying thanks. He had some of his most prize possessions at the show. A number of his own cars for the general public to be close to. Well done you Sir.
I love Cloud 9 as well
His music made many a car ride as a kid the best thing ever. So happy I was raised on it
Still one of the best gigs I ever saw was Jamiroquai, Portsmouth Guildall in 1997 when I was a student down there. Travelling without moving had just blown up and they could have been playing arenas. Incredible night I've never forgotten.
Jamiroquai, the band, should be listed next to artist like Hendrix and Co. They are legends if you ask me.
They not just revived Acid Jazz, they ARE acid Jazz. There is no other band even remotely close to the level of Jamiro in that genre. And just a few Musician on this earth in general on the Level of Jamiro. Apart from that, everytime i see jay kay beeing interviewed or talking, he feels so down to earth. Maybe thats why they didnt reached that led-zeppelin like legend status. Jay kay could be your neighboor
All of JKs influences and inspirations were on my original 70s cassette tape Playlist. Then in the early 90s a French Carib female DJ GF also into Acid Jazz gave me EMERGENCY for my Birthday. I became a IMMEDIATE FAN. Saw JAMS first small Tour in LA and everyone after. But of the 90s JAMIROQAUI definitely are one of the top iconic groups of that era. I relate specifically to the COSMIC aspects lyrically and musically. You carried me through one of last epic creative times in music as a major Leader ! Interesting hearing your new approach. Your groove is insatiable!
What a fine and friendly human being.
I wish him and his family and friends all the best of the world. He deserves it. 👍🏻😍
best band ever & that coming from 55 year old who loves all types of music, I play vinyl records every day, always JK on at some point of the day.
Gracias por seguir brindandonos alegría eres genial y estás en mi corazón y jamiroquai por siempre estarán en mi vida
Ah, memories. Went to their first gig at Jazz Cafe, London. Summer of 92. University years.
You know your parents are real ones when you were jamming to Corner of the Earth at age 8! So glad to say I grew up on genuinely great music. Very special group indeed.
Cheers Zane, great interview. Thundercat, Louis Cole, Young Gun Silver Fox… there’s a Jamiroquai element in so much material out there.. it’s a good time to create and get heard! Glad Jay Kay still doing ok, love that guy and the bands music ❤️👌
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN JAY. NEVER.
DON'T EVER WORRY FOR ONE MOMENT.
Jay Kay has hypnotized me with the number of times he said "..you know.." through out this interview. I ended up just counting those two words...🤣🤣 now I'm going to perform "Runaway" on my Keytar..
Jamiroquai are one of my favourite bands ever, such excellent musicians & beautiful melodies and funky get up and dance all night beats. They are the back drop to my university experience & youth but still listen to them all the time today, Jay's voice just so beautiful. Love them!
To see Jamiroquai perform was on my bucket list. Saw them at Forest Hills stadium in NY, Sept 2018, my birthday weekend dream come true😊
Legendary band. I’ve been listening to them a lot these days so thank you for this
Matt Johnson’s keyboard playing was seminal for the sound of Jamiroquai.
I remember when 'A Funk Odyssey' was released: a superb album. Still sounds as fresh as a daisy.
This is the best interview I've seen of his
Icon...can't wait to see the Collab with Thunder Cat and Tyler.... My dream Collab for him would be with Kaytranada 💯
Most importantly, as a musician is this sort of thing. I'm 46 and these guys were a few years older, they released this album when there was a sort of jazz funk revival. I learned modern harmony when I was at 6th form, got a rhodes stage 73, then 98, got a D6 clavinet and a hammond out of a crematorium and then a suitcase piano. These guys were important. Take a look at what Tom O Grady is up to on his suitcase 88. We all grew out of the same soil. Toby had an interesting take on harmony. It is sort of gospelly
Love this man! Love the band! He is Jamiroquai, THEY are Jamiroquai! One can’t exist without the other. Their music is the soundtrack of my life and I can’t imagine having lived without it! Can’t wait for more to come and to see them in their next live show!💖🎶💃🏽
Such a beautiful comment
just the name 'JAMIROQUAI' alone is world class. plus all of their great underground dance classics they produced in the beginning. i think that JAMIROQUAI will stand the test of time until the end of time. JAMIROQUAI is one of the best bands from england.
Over the last few years I’ve become an increasingly huge fan of L’Imperatrice (especially after seeing them live last year) and it’s so cool JK shares my interest! They’re a great band-and with their electronic/funk vibes I can see the crossover with Jamiroquai
Seen em in NYC at the Forrest Hill stadium. What an amazing show. I hope they come back soon my favourite band since E.O.P.H.
A big hug from Peru, you are the best singer of all time! With you is my youth embodied until my life as an adult and I keep listening to you always.
Great band. I was gutted when Toby passed away! I gotta say, after the life he's led he does look and sound pretty darn good.
Was blessed to grow up always having a jamiroquia album ready in my mums car stereo, shaped a big part of my life growing up - and now musical career! Big love Jay
Thanks for this interview. Would look forward to hearing another album soon Jay. Always been a fan of Jamiroquai always will be.
Wow, I don't think I ever heard him interview, charming and so so talented. I'm a big fan. Their music lit up some of my darkest nights, at diffrent years and life stages. Lovely interview. 4-5 takes for virtual insanity?! That's, well, insane.
Such a great band and a brilliant musical legacy, their music still sounds as good now as it did when it was first out. Probably one of the best bands to come out of the UK ever.
Jamiroquai is absolutely one of my very most favorite artists. Thank you for sharing this
Not very often a band like Jamiroquai gets soo popular and at the same time unknown ..... I love it .. makes me feel young again
Jay kay es el uno de los artistas más completos y con una voz impresionante que ha sabido evolucionar muy bien. Y la banda son verdaderos músicos, son geniales Jamiroquai son los mejores!!! Únicos!! Un saludo y abrazo desde Panamá ❤️
I'm a super huge Jamiroquai fan, I've been a fan since 1995 when o first saw their music video on BET. I have quite a bit of Jamiroquai CDs and I still have some more to get, I hope one day I get to see them in concert. I also love Tyler the Creator I'm a super huge fan of his music too.
Jamiroquai is such a cool guy!
I was hanging out with Derrick Mckenzie last weekend. He was DJ’ing in San Francisco. Really cool dude and he sounded great 👍🏼
Hes just so cool. Love his music always have.
This guys are everything. Really. Thanks for the interview ❤🫶🙏🏾
Take a shot everytime he says "You know"
Just kidding, Jay Jay and the band are genius.
The furniture comment ...🤣👍🏼👏💫 and the Bob Marley quote 💗
I love JK so freaking much!!!! This guy is so passioned about music even after 20+ years in industry. I'm waiting for everything he has in mind! Love, love, love Jamiroquai ❤️🎸🎧🎶
Adam Levine & Maroon 5 jacked EVERYTHING from Jay & Jamiroquai. That Thundercat leak is gonna be galactic!!
I know only a few artists who are never wrong, all Jamiroquai's songs are wonderful, none excluded.
Absolutely love Jamiroquai..:)) I'll always remember doing a sing-a-long puppet show-(around a door edge) to songs on the Traveling without moving album back when I was in University-(1997-1999) My audience, two of my flatmates, being in total hysterics as I performed, Alright, Virtual Insanity, High Times & Cosmic Girl. I mention this story, as that is 'exactly' what Jamiroquai means to me, just fun, laughter, enjoyment & pleasure. I was very lucky enough to see Faithless a few years back, and now getting steadily older & thankfully wiser-(some sadly don't) over the years, and then in a quite subtly way, 'fully realizing' how precious moments & people-(R.I.P. Maxi Jazz) are. It makes me think that Jamiroquai must 'definitely be' put on my 'tick list' of things to 'get done' before others events-(band splitting up,....death e.t.c...e.t.c.) come to pass. At a now middle-(hopefully)-ish age of 45, it really throngs more so in your back of your head the deeper grip of your own mortality. Thus I really need to use the NIKE slogan more often in life,...and 'Just do it!!'. Although it will have to be after my sisters wedding in May,....as 'getting to the white chapel in Vegas' ain't proving to be cheap...lol..:))
Virtual Insanity, Jay you were wayyy ahead of our time! :)
One my favourite bands of all time, their music never ages 💙
This interview was magical
Zender posted an alternate version of Scam. Quality was abysmal, but i cant stop listening. Many including myself have said that if Jay could re-master it everyone would give a leg, arm.and life savings to buy it. Lets make it happen bro.
That Virtual Insanity video was genius. Classy performance and epic vocals. Nothing else has topped it in my opinion.
Whats’s the french band he mentioned?
L'impératrice
@@nbrunel -Thank you!
im still dancing and sing a long to Jamiroquai after all those 20 years 🧡
30!
Increible. I love you jay. You are a master!
Jamiroquai… Thundercat !? 😮🤯🤯🤯🤯🎯😱
Loving all the comments they are spot on. Also he's old school puffing away in the apartment for this interview
Always loved Jay Kay, the kind of bloke who’d be great to go out with for a good chat about anything, especially music and cars
ThunderCatInTheHat! 👍🏼
Such an unique band, they will always have a very special part of British music history.
I remember listening to the first album it was so far before it’s time back in the day it just blew me away!! And jay and the band have kept the albums coming that are just as good ,Thankyou Jamiroquai,I’m getting your albums on vinyl now as I’m building back up a turntable setup 👍🏼❤️
Sheeeeet ! This is awesome