he is not underrated... he was actually pretty famous in 90s and early 2000s. MTV used to play his songs frequently.... maybe he never held concert in US for at least 13 years (but finally he did this year) that makes his fame slowly fades
My name is Lorraine (Lori) Blaettner Linton, and I live in the USA. As an American, I must say Jamiroquai is the best music I have ever listened to in my life. I have turned so many of my friends and into Jamiroquai fans, as well. He worked so hard at a young age, and made something of himself. I don't blame him for flying, or just retiring into the things he enjoys. He deserves it. Well done. Huge fan!!!
@Jim HarolRight, but so different that he appears to change nationalities? Jay Kay speaking: Very distinct British accent. Jay Kay singing: Very distinct American soul singer accent.
It's mainly because the "American" singing voice has become the neutral way of singing in English. I always looked at my American speaking accent as "speaking like a musical".
this guy is undoubtedly a flawed genius like us all but his talent is from another stratosphere he doesn't make disposable pop music his music is timeless like marvin gaye like stevie and has stood the test of time..haters will forever hate but jk is a musical great!
Most pop performers don't write their own music, it's all done by one guy using the same chord progression. Jay Kaye writes all his own music, which contains some complex harmonies and melodies not found in conventional pop music.
Wayne Holmes he’s a scum bag. Simple. Have you done your home work on how he has been runnin about beating people up? Bullying people. Causing people of this that and the other? Why doe money make people respect people?. So fuk if he lived in the streets. He’s fucked now anyhow. He’ll go to sleep lonely. Hahahahahahaha! Money do t bring you happy dreams. Cheers brother. Keep on loving this man and his bank account.
I’ve been a fan of Jamiroquai since high school, and after a long gap, the song “you give me something” came to me upon waking up one day. I started binge listening to it and others I could sense that his songs are from a totally different dimension. Now I’m binging on “summer girl” and it’s just insane. I truly believe he’s channeling a divine dimension in his songs with a deep message. I recall reading Jay Kay had a near death experience when he was younger which would have made him deeply connected to the divine and spirit and this earth (even his old songs make sense to me now)... thank you Jay Kay for your genius and for your charisma and cool and hotness. You are hands down one of the most effortless, coolest guys in music history ever.
Love Jamiroquai! Jay K is a great front man. Why all the hate? He's a fabulous singer. I listen to them all day at work to keep from ripping someone's head off. They are therapeutic for sure.
This dude's music really can reach anyone, I grew up listening to mostly rap, but there's a certain unique sound and authenticity to his music that just makes you like his stuff. Even the cheesy love songs got a bit of appeal to them.
I am so so soooooo happy he's back. I have listened to all his tunes nearly every week over the last 11 years can never get bored of him. Genius and inspiring his fashion is the best and his voice and songs 😍😍
I love this guy. he's like a soul mate. so cool and relatable. doesnt take life too seriously and loves to highlight meaningful stuff. has my full support since 2005 when i first heard Seven Days In Sunny June, the most perfect song of his in my opinion 😍😍
I've been a fan of Jamiroquai since 1996, and I think what distinguishes his music are the rhythms! Rhythms that no one of any age can resist dancing to! But of course JK's white Stevie Wonder voice also helps.
Right but would you act like a petulant child, brag about the value of your vehicle at the top of your lungs, patronise a female bystander, shout in her face, then aggravate and corner someone smaller than you because "they look guilty" to the extent that they spontaneously headbutt you? His music is subjective. "Genius" is ridiculous in my opinion. Jay Kay is technically very pedestrian, MOR jazz funk vocal style with limited range and dynamic. I'm not hating on people who like that however. His personality on the other hand precedes him - he's known throughout the music industry as a dickhead. One can only hope he's maturing with age... :)
i have not watched his interviews before (i think i watched some in the 90's actually, as i liked his early work) but i don't think anyone deserves the mistreatment and abuse a good amount of you have given in the comments below. whether of not any of you have fallen into things you wish you had not, cant you just understand him as a human being? he is someone who has gone through a bit and from what you all say, did not react very well to some things. but he's still a human being. doesn't he deserve your kindness for being that? what if he were your friend or family. wouldn't you rather root for them, worry about them, hope the best for them?
I was a since the first album..fantastic performer..a bit underrated because of his incendiary ways..but Love the music..expresses himself amazing..saw a documentary about how he got there..it wasn't easy..
All these negative comments. It should all be about the music and Jamiroquai are absolute legends, but I guess in today's pretentious world real talent isn't acknowledged. Their sound is unique and broke barriers in the 90's onwards. Jay Kay is also one of the few artists that sound exactly the same live as on their albums. They have a huge following, regardless of what some of you are saying about his appearance. Don't judge a book by its cover!
THIS!!! keyboard warriors here are so dumb and have nothing in their life as a legacy. no talent. just nitpicking on uninportant stuff to make their miserable lifes feel a little bit better XD
He's a showman and a singer and bloody good at both, and he has a good band and has soul....he understands and gels with his band, he does what he does because he likes it, not because he needs the money, I'd really like to play bass for his band.
when i first heard his new album automaton i was disappointed thought it wasnt that good but i gave it a chance and listened to it 5 or 6 times and now i actually really like it. It is a good album it just doesnt grab so much on the first listen.
Holy shit ..... his singing voice is soooooooooo left field from his casual voice, I didn't expect him to sound like this, i have been listening for awhile and decided to watch an interview for the first time lol.
He seems a bit more centred that he used to be, he was a coked-out angry little weirdo a few years ago. Maybe having kids settled him down somewhat, good to see. Brilliant melodies and funk though, even if he has released a couple of turkeys. I would always give him respect and credit because I've had some good times with his music. I owe him that much at least....Thanks for making the world a fun place while you're here Jay Kay:)
I've heard hes not the easiest of people to work with but then most top musicians aren't ,love his music and hes a one off ,hopefully he will continue to make more funky music
Max Jaques he got rich and famous banged really fit birds bought big houses cars motorbikes does drugs(so I'm told) baisicly he has done what all red blooded males would do in his position . Why do some people hate success ? He had it tough as a kid just look what he's achieved, he's super talented yeah he's made loads of mistakes like all of us have,,,,, got to respect him for his talent, if it was easy we would all have it.
