This guy was huge in the 90’s why he didn’t hit the states as big as the UK still amazes me

I can't believe America was so asleep during the 90's, Jamiroquai were everywhere in Europe you couldn't go anywhere without hearing JK's smooth voice and those funk beats.

@damonfisher5984

3 жыл бұрын

This is a American I think The Return of the Space Cowboy album is better than Traveling without Moving album. Don't try to mess with the American music scene. He just didn't hit hard enough for some reason.

@andyukmonkey

3 жыл бұрын

Ive heard they were massive in Japan

@MiyuMedia

3 жыл бұрын

@@damonfisher5984 Jamiroquai are from London, England 😉. I think during the 90s the US radio and charts were paying more attention to grunge, rap and pop artists from their own music scene, while the rest of the world listened to music from Europe and the UK mostly, along with the american groups. For example, i'm from South America and while i was growing up in the 90s, as a tween, 90% of the music played on the radio was mostly brit pop, trip hop, electronic music from the UK & Scandinavia, alternative rock/metal, gangsta rap, less popular hip hop, german industrial, french, japanese & australian groups, along with funky bands like Jamiroquai. Even the local bands during the 90s were heavily influenced by the UK music from the 80s and 90s. The other 10% of radio programming consisted of grunge songs, huge US pop artist and popular rap during that time.

@justinchetney3902

2 жыл бұрын

Jamiroquai was my favorite as a kid. I was the weird one though. Only had one other friend who even knew who the band was. I think Deeper Underground is what really killed it for him in the US. Anyone associated with that Godzilla movie died. Though Seven Days made a come back for him. Would hear it in the stores every now and then. Working at Starbucks for years, there were multiple lobby CD's that we played with him on it. It was more of an underground thing, it seemed.

@daniahkitten

2 жыл бұрын

I said the same!! All these years I thought America knew about Jamiroquai 🤭 they missed out on this epic funk!

Jamiroquai brings the funk! No idea why he never took off in the US. Talent

@damonfisher5984

3 жыл бұрын

They was big in the college scene. Just didn't have that popular push here. I think they are great. But I like a lot UK soul. Loose Ends, Brand New Heavies, Soul II Soul, Mica Paris, Lisa Stansfield. Who lot of 80's Brit pop. Duran Duran. Of course I love the Rolling Stones. I'm just not big on the Beatles. I also love Adele. I knew she was going to blow up when I heard Chasing Pavement.

@Guy_de_Loimbard

3 жыл бұрын

"He" is a "they" (Jay Kay being the front for the band Jamiroquai). And while they never hit it as big here as they did in the UK, they still sold about 3 million albums here.

@tekknow-9419

2 жыл бұрын

He did with those of us who "know". And I know you know what I know what I mean, ya dig?!?!

Jamiroquai is one of the greatest bands of the 90s!

Jamiroquai is a fucking legend ❤

Jamiroquai rips, dude... Everything pre-2000 is funk soul, post is disco, and it's alllllll gold... Cheers! Another super important band in my life... 💓

Don’t worry, so many Americans have ‘slept on this band’ this is from the biggest selling funk album ever ‘Travelling without moving’ if you want to get your Mrs in the mood for some ‘Teez McGee Loving’ then pour a glass of wine, dim the lights and put ‘Every day’ on. You can thank me later lol Their earlier music was a throwback to the 70’s. ‘Alright’ has the bass line from ‘Idris Mohammad - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This’ and the keyboards from ‘Roy Ayers - Our Time is Coming’

Justin is an accomplished artist...I'll not dispute that fact. But, this dude is on another level.

@LYBism

3 ай бұрын

I agree. Justin isn't this cool!!

Jamiroquai is such a great acid jazz funk band. They have so many great 👍 hits: Canned Heat and Virtual Insanity to name a few. Jay has incredible vocals. I always wind down and relax 😎 when I listen to them. We do have a live performance of Love Foolosophy and Cosmic Girl on the channel. It’s fire 🔥! Check it out. Thanks for a great free Friday choice.-Patricia 😎✌️🙌🔥🔥🔥🎵🎶🎵

That funky sound! 🔥

To answer your question on how the video was made, the floor was stationary the entire time - the cameras were attached to the set and the entire set was moved around, but the perspective from the cameras was of the floor moving - very clever video to go with an awesome song

He’s got Disco in his ❤️; LOVE!!!

That whole album is 🔥

The Mad Hatter of Europe Jamiroquai

Actually, you did one Jamiroquai song already... Love Foolosophy, on March 24. Such an incredible talent, love this group so much! Hopefully someone will request Cosmic Girl soon...

@happyjoy7541

3 жыл бұрын

Right on. Right after Love Foolosophy, during the same performance that’s listed on the channel, they perform Cosmic Girl. This band has great acid jazz funk vibes. -Patricia 😄👍🎵🔥🔥🔥

This dude is a musical genius. Jay Kay is basically the band, he writes most if not all of the music and plays all the instruments when recording. Great Song.

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

Errr, sorry to burst you bubble, but I think you’re getting Jay Kay mixed up with Prince lol Jay doesn’t play any instruments or write the music. He writes most of the lyrics and comes up with melodies, but Toby Smith was his co-writer and keyboard player for the band from 1992 to 2003. Toby did a lot of the musical arrangements with the bands help. Stuart Zender (bassist) co-produced the first 3 albums with JK and Toby. Not forgetting Nick Van Gelders contribution to the first album. Matt Johnston and Rob Harris co-write most of the songs now

@semajidoe

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBillyboyroge Because he is Jamiroquai. He came up with the name, the buffaloman, he was a solo singer who was signed by Sony way before the band emerged and he pretty much got all his boys (the other live musicians) who were all local British boys. Stuart, Toby, Wallis etc. Jay writes pretty much every song. Some of the other guys do write songs as well too, (With Stuart Zender and Toby Smith who wrote a few other songs as well. I think Stuart Zender wrote Scam, Manifest Destiny, Mr. Moon etc. and Toby Smith wrote pretty much wrote the whole Synkronized album) But Jay is pretty much the mascot behind Jamiroquai. Like Prince was behind Prince and the Revolution and Marilyn Manson is behind his self titled band etc. (written by someone else) just posting as i heard differently.

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

@@semajidoe I’m not denying that Jamiroquai was Jay Kay’s brainchild and Sony did sign him on an 8 album deal, so he got all the publishing writes to the music. He doesn’t play any musical instruments though, hence why Toby was bought in followed by the other band members. Some would say Jay Kay plagiarised a lot of other band’s music from the 70’s and their is some truth in that when you start delving into 70’s music. For example, check out ‘Idris Mohamed- could heaven ever be like this’ which has the bass line to ‘Alright’ and Roy Ayers - Our time is Coming has the keyboards to ‘Alright’ They were all super talented musicians and the current lineup up are too. As you know, various band members changed in the early years, with most citing not being credited with the contribution they gave musically. Look at the background of the original drummer Nick Van Gelder. He often gets overlooked as does his contribution to the song writing and that ‘Jamiroquai sound’ on the album ‘emergency on planet earth’ Without Toby though, Jamiroquai would never have formed (Jay Kay has openly admitted that)

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

@@semajidoe see if you recognise what Jamiroquai track this is kzread.info/dash/bejne/pJOjsqaEdtCwj7w.html

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

@@semajidoe this video breaks down the musical influence of Virtual Insanity kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4KT16yTf6i9oKQ.html Clever stuff. If it was that easy we’d all be doing it though lol

Even I knew , and listened to him ba ck in the mid 90's and i was far past 20 or 30 years old He was -a delight. Unique ...jazzy, funky, fun and always found myself dancing - making a happy place in my day.

Acciiiid Jazzzzz in 🇬🇧 in the 90s ...... and if you like the Jamiroquai check out the Brand New Heavies 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾

Mr. Video just did Virtual Insanity by Jamiroquai. You two are sending mental vibes to each other!💙💙🙌🙌

@RUSHChick

3 жыл бұрын

I know, right? Totally creating a Jamiroquai playlist on Spotify😀

@elysehfm8797

3 жыл бұрын

JUST did? DANG IT! No notifications for this BOT.

@loneronin79

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, they ARE friends... Lol...

I love Jamiroquai 💘Jay Kay

Stuart Zender is my Hero! This guy was 17 years old when they made their first album and 22 when the third came out! OMG! They were so mature musially at their age.

Pure quality, awesome musicians, J K, GREAT VOICE, SOULFUL, MY HEAD AND FEET, NO CONTROL

His Mother was a well known singer in England jazz I believe and definitely passed those genes down...you just went down a rabbit hole...you need to listen to more of Jamiroquai❤❤🔥🔥

I LOVE JAMIROQUAI ever since receiving his NEW FIRST ALBUM for my birthday back in the early 90's and then seeing him in a small club BEFORE he got famous!!!! EVERY SONG on EVERY ALBUM from his first until his most recent have been stellar. He took the ACID JAZZ genre up a notch and perfected the FUNK DISCO ROCK RETRO ELECTRONICA sound with his perfect voice and wonderfully clever COSMIC lyrical references and metaphors. This piece is a great autobiographical take on the origins of his musical shift in consciousness! GREAT songwriter of slick funk jazz driven influenced rhythms along with beautiful soulful ballads. FYI If you know or learn the history of his influences you'll find much of his inspiration comes from 70's jazzy atmospheric funk bands like Roy Ayers, Herbie Hancock, Lou Donaldson, EWF, Grant Green, Sly Stone, Gil Scott-Heron, of course Stevie Wonder and a slew of lesser known greats from that era...

I'm a massive fan of Jamiroquai. I love Jay Kay❤️. Thanks for reacting to his songs. Greetings from Argentina. 🇦🇷😘

i miss the 90's

You had the pronunciation right the first time, Teez😀 Love Jamiroquai; played the hell out of this CD when it came out!!! Love his throwback grooves. This is a shuffle skate song for sure!!!🛼

@RUSHChick

3 жыл бұрын

H Jaqueline! Smooth Groove Funk is “Where it’s at” Mr. Video and Teez are giving us a hell of a party tonight. Wait! Has Jamiroquai ever been invited to Darryl’s House? 🛼🛼🛼🛼🛼🛼🛼

@jacqueline4514

3 жыл бұрын

@@RUSHChick Ooh, good question! I don't know the answer, but that would be a great show, I bet!

Been listening to them since the release of Emergency on Planet Earth album... House heads was on it in Chicago!

I think this guy is super genius,his music is crazy awsome.

There are tons of groups they’ve never heard of. They are a very insular country in every way.

You can listen to the first 3 albums and you'll then begin to understand

@anthonypallen7919

3 жыл бұрын

Teez no one grooves like these guys...check out the leads car collection.

@lara314

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! The first few albums are so good!

Glad to see someone react to this one, where you see the members of the band. :D Love Jamiroquai!

Just came across this vid! Absolute LOVE Jamiroquai, easily one of, if not my #1 favorite bands ever. Glad you dug this, they have such a rich discography

Ohhh such a great times cam back to my mind!!! 🥹🥹🥹😉😉😉😉😙😙😙😙

rhymes with DeNiro Pie

@RUSHChick

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@elysehfm8797

3 жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha! Eww.

Such a solid groove and THAT Bass line....💥💥💥💥💥💥

These guys have a lot of great music to dive into. Stacked with funk, soul, disco vibes.

Love you Teez 😜

@TeezMcGee

3 жыл бұрын

Love you most! ❤️

i recommend just listening to jamiroquai's song 'time wont wait' ;)

Jamiroquai is amazing i have all of their records:They broke through the U.S market with Virtual Insanity but this groups discography is amazing.

That whole album needs to be listened to... Still own it from day 1 when it came out

Loooved this album. They made so much good music.

yesssss!! i love this reaction!!!!!

JT could never be a deep as this cat. Check out Mr. Moon, Return of the Space Cowboy,

One of my favorite albums.

Definitely my all time favorite band. I don't understood how so many people here in the US have never listened to them. The Return of the Space Cowboy and Traveling Without Moving are must have albums.

We'll spend the night together, wake up and live forever!" This song promises everything and commits to nothing!!

With the bass you can FEEL

Spectacular 💛💛💛💛💛💛

One of my fave bands!!!

my favourite song ❤❤❤

Good one

The song is epic. Jay Kay is an incredible vocalist reminiscent of Stevie Wonder. There's been no one like Jamiroquai. And he's as good s dancer as he is a singer. Love his swag. Timeless video. 👌💜

@CanwegetSubscriberswithn-cu2it

2 жыл бұрын

Used to be a good dancer. Had an operation on his back a while ago. Saw him in Licarno Switzerland a few years back. Still absolute fire though...

Jamiroquai have a lot of bangers. React to them. U wont regret it. And another song id like to proposed you to react, Deep inside By Incubus. Funk Punk. Damn good Shoutout from Malaysia

Yip, funk vibes 🔥🔥

Jay Kay siempre lo digo es un genio y jamiroquai, los mejores ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ saludos desde Panamá 🇵🇦

Disco with that octave bass and beat

Jay Kay has such an awesome voice for someone who smokes/smoked alotta weed 😸

One of my biggest regrets was not buying this single when I had the chance when it first released, just to support the band. Bought the album though...

"For the rest.... of our time together" haha I love the non committal pimpishness of that line.

Sir CANNED HEAT Funky as F..k Get on it Teez

That's right the pronounce of the words

HEYYYYYYYYYYYYY🔥🔥🔥🔥

Jamiroquai -Virtual Insanity should be your next one. It is fantastic

⚡️

Thank God I grew up in the 90s. You all fell asleep

Great to see another Jamiroquai song on here 😀 The Space Cowboy video is Trippy too ! ( The Hat) was Jay Kay,s trademark ! 😎

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

He wears two hats in that video too lol Seen this live version of Space Cowboy? kzread.info/dash/bejne/X6SqqMWvqsq9gKQ.html

@CAP2451

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBillyboyroge That was Cool Slow Jam Funky Jazz vibes 👌 thanks 😊 not seen it before ! Cosmic Girl another good one ! Vid is awesome obvs Jay Kay loves fast cars .

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

@@CAP2451 yeah, he’s a real petrol head Although the videos are fun to watch, I prefer watching their live shows (been following his career since 1992) Live you get to appreciate the band and music more.

@CAP2451

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrBillyboyroge Yeah they brought the 70,s Funk sound into the 90,s ! 👌

@CAP2451

3 жыл бұрын

He was with Denise Van Outen for a while too and He been on Top Gear . Did very well I remember on fastest lap 😀 love that show especially with the New line up Paddy ,Freddie + Chris its like a comedy car show but good laughs .😁

This song style kinda reminds me of George Michael's "Fast Love'... 90's era too.

Gotta watch virtual insanity one of their best videos

This is on GTA 5

3:10 - JT wishes he could be Jay Kay! They are both big Michael Jackson fans.

Definitely check out some more jamiroquai check out too young to die and emergency on planet earth

This is real music, not the stupid stuff nowadays.

So, did pharrell steal jamiroquai's hat idea?

Jay K is far better than Justin Timberlake he was well before his time and his songs can still be played in the 2020’s. It’s just timeless

Love Jamiroquai. Timberlake has nothing on Jay Kay.

@TeezMcGee

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂💯

@MrBillyboyroge

3 жыл бұрын

@@TeezMcGee here you go my man. A live version of Space Cowboy. Jays homage for his love of smoking de herb. Check the bassist’s groove and funk out kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4aItZugaJupZ7A.html ✌🏼

I get it, too; the Justin Timberlake similarity in both vocal delivery and dance moves; possibly an influence on him (?)

Try Jamiroquai and Diana Ross upside down it will blow your mind

HA!, Yea, I could see Justin Timberlake doin this too!

Here are more deep funk joints from that Era that will move yo skeleton. Sunrise by Simply Red Fast Love by George Michael Beatbox by Art Of Noise Shout out your boy ExclusiveLM when you get to my recommendations. Peace.

this song is so nocturnal idk why! lmao!

too many great songs by them, listen to any songs of their album "Emergency on planet Eart" or "Travelling without moving" !

Sent a request via email, hope you get around to it soon 🙂

How can you even talk about Justin Bieber while listening to this great music?

Finally an Alright reaction! Subbed! (Please check out Space Cowboy : )

Justin Timberlake WISH he was blessed with such razz za ma tazz🔥🔥🔥🔥.no comparison

Please react to their videos Virtual Insanity and Canned Heat!!!

I’d be shocked if Justin Timberlake isn’t a jamiroquai fan

Jay Kay is a true musical genius! And yes, America slept on Jamiroquai for sure. You should check out a german artist named Roosevelt. He writes all the music himself, plays all the instruments, sings it all...amazing synth pop sensation. And like Jamiroquai, America is yet again sleeping on Roosevelt. Check out his song "Last To Know", or "Echoes" from his newer album. You wont be dissapointed!

American Indians

Check out his little L, space cowboy, virtual insanity

I challenge everyone to find a bad jamiroquai bass line

Justin Timberlake wishes.

no, Justin Timberlake is not funky enough. He funky , but not enough :)

See, why couldn't this be mainstream! No, Justin Timberlake )in my opinion) doesn't have the soul or groove for this. I think you have to learn musical instruments, chord progressions, and be in a band to get this sound. Justin would make it synthetic and algorithmic and mess it up. I like non pupated artists.

Justin Timberlake straight up copied this.

3:15 I can't see that as he hasn't got the talent plus he's a yank who was in a cheesy boyband. Us Brits are organic.