If there were one talented artist that exudes weirdness in an interesting way, it would be Jamiroquai. The era of early 2000 was once dominated by his music and unusual sound that grasped the attention of fans from all over the world.
Jamiroquai, read as “juh-meer-o-kwy,” is actually an English band formed in the ’90s led by Jason Kay. The quartet was part of the acid movement in London together with other groups like those of Incognito, Brand New Heavies, Galliano and Curduroy. The acid jazz movement is a a genre that combines funk, hip-hop and jazz.
The band went through many changes and revisions until the current lineup became Derrick McKenzie, Sola Akingbola, Rob Harris, matt Johnson, Paul Turner, Lorraine McIntosh, Hazel Fernandez and Sam Smith alongside the original vocalist Jason Kay. Like what happens to most bands, the spotlight was focused more on the vocalist. It is not impossible since Kay exudes a queer sense emanating from his weird hats and luxurious lifestyle.
The band’s first single entitled When You Gonna Learn was released in 1992. Since then, the band continued to top both the UK and US Billboard charts. Their third album ‘Traveling Without Moving’ set the bar high, as it was responsible for them conquering even the US market. In 1997, the band won four awards in that year’s MTV Music Awards including Video of the Year, Best Breakthrough Artist, Best Visual Effects and Best Cinematography. A Duo or Group with Vocals at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards also awarded as Best Pop Performance the band in 1998.
While the rhythm conveyed by the bands songs are upbeat, the lyrics make a lot of sense since it translates expressions about mankind, personal experiences and the world in general. Kay, who is personally involved, along with other band members when it comes to song writing, has been vocal when it comes to their opinions with general points like climate change, bent politics and poverty.
This is palpable and first realized on their debut album named ‘Emergency Planet’ produced in 1993.The success of the band is plain and evident as they are recorded to have sold over 40 million albums worldwide.
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