Jay Kay Jamiroquai BBC Breakfast 2017

Jay Kay from Jamiroquai chats to Charlie and Sally on BBC Breakfast April 2017

[@bazdost5351]

Jamiroquai is one of the most underrated bands ever.,

[@wasigupitobudiarto7767]

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

[@bartonbalint2053]

Underrated? What are you talking about? Novadays... maybe.

[@bartonbalint2053]

@@wasigupitobudiarto7767 Jamiroquai isn't only "He"!

[@ogs1mpson609]

Out of general public consciousness: yes Underrated: no

[@MariaLopez-hc2nm]

Barton Bálint Not at All

[@sholaebofin6090]

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!

[@MiguelGutierrez-mg6qb]

shola ebofin he's like Stevie wonder of now jay Kay doesn't disappoint

[@rachelandryan]

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.

[@morpheusspirit6609]

shola ebofin Absolutely right!!👍🏽

[@wayneholmes6460]

Used to be homeless & now worth at least £80 million. Love him ❤

[@larryjonson3550]

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.

[@johnrichardson5713]

This man is a genius pure n' simple, the world is a better place with his music

[@AdamJonesPhoto]

If you listen to his older stuff it still sounds fresh and relevant. Talented guy for sure.

[@loril6437]

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!!!

[@charliethecockatoo2159]

Jay Kay is a member of the band, not the whole.

[@Refuse2Lose33]

I still can't comprehend why his speaking voice & singing voice is so different.

[@inevitablecraftslab]

not at all ^^

[@Refuse2Lose33]

@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.

[@Oodelally]

@@Refuse2Lose33 I heard he was heavily inspired by Stevie wonder, but I still don’t know why it sounds so different

[@TheZenomeProject]

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".

[@ant2312]

well look at Liam Gallagher, have you heard him speak? its like someone else sings for him

[@silverjeanne]

can't help but imagine how fantastic having him as a father must be, having him sing you lullabies with that smoothest of all voices Oh my gooood

[@wolfiestreet6899]

Yeah, and then kicking the bedroom door in while drunk and high on coke and vomiting over your sheets. Great.

[@eatcrapaward]

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.

[@shaneosullivan4676]

3 years later was their ever any hate. I listen to him since I was a kid with his first track and the band has always been popular.

[@theself5738]

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.

[@middleman9183]

actually he's one of the biggest twat's to ever make a record

[@ant2312]

@@middleman9183 so what, still great music and you came here to watch the video, closet fan

[@jany2224]

Will always be my King of cool. Enough said.

[@Mugicha808]

Long live the Space Cowboy with the pangolin hat.

[@joystickcasaa8148]

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.

[@sholaebofin6090]

the guys a musical genius

[@jonkennedyfederation]

hmmm ... he's a great 'borrower of hooks'

[@sholaebofin6090]

You evidently haven't witnessed him live??

[@findmorestreams9137]

Jay Kay is fantastic, Jamiroquai only gets better with age.

[@bollocknaked1975]

lan Armstrong . I've never been much of a fan of his stuff, but if someone kicked my Bentley id be pissed off.

[@StormOneUK]

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... :)

[@roveism]

Wish he made more music with his talent, his music brought so much joy to the world.

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

Special place in my heart for this band.

[@pamelareid8609]

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 😍😍

[@JG16riffin]

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 😍😍

[@johnholmes2517]

JG16riffin clearly you have no clue

[@EvilKris]

Weird i thought I was the only one that loves that song to bits

[@cx777o]

John Holmes why?

[@GaryMallett12]

Met him twice unfortunately. A horrible egotistical human. I want to use harsher language.

[@anridapu]

Gary Mallett What happened? Are you able to elaborate? I’m curious.

[@michaelthomas366]

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.

[@theramseyclark]

His speaking voice is so much richer and deeper than I'm used to.

[@jaggass]

He sounds more like his younger self now.

[@OzzGirlx]

I had several of his albums in my playlist he was all I'd listen to while driving. . he hasn't changed a bit

[@cocomamacita365]

im just a chick from the hood in inglewood ca, who loves Jay Kay😚😚😚

[@4pri792]

Nikki St. Clair Wow amazing

[@stoneycarter6429]

Damn same but ima guy in inglewood, ca

[@Guitfiddlejase]

I’m just a dude from The Rocky Mountains who digs jamiroquai..nice to see you here

[@florianomalavasi3738]

Cosmic girl?

[@surfgal77]

And I’m just a chick from Berlin, Germany who loves Jay Kay 😍😍😍

[@16Sirens]

His thought process and way projecting it in his uniqueness is so authentic from the SELF. He was so innovative in his artistry 🎊🔆🌙❤️🎶

[@16Sirens]

"That's brilliant "👏🏾.....hiding behind the hat🎩👒 (persona).✨️

[@RadicalValkyrie]

Authentic and classic, just like the music. No wonder they have gone for so long and sounded wonderful.

[@bfinch1980]

Thanks for sharing! Great interview!

[@adrianos973]

Great to see him back. YEAHHHHHHHHHHH love his music

[@villegas24]

Jamiroquai is a world wonder.

[@alexandrudan4584]

I like him a lot! He has a lot of talents I love his musique

[@TheBellahyae]

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?

[@PoggiiBonsii]

respect for jay kay, .. his music speaks for itself

[@mariag8716]

Thank you for uploading this!

[@desperdiciodetempo4274]

Jay Kay is cool 👍👍👍

[@Misozui]

👍稼ぎは万国共通だね

[@randomazn420]

The Return of the Space Cowboy

[@xZeroKeiXDD]

he says "you know" like fifteen times per minute still good music

[@MissPolishPiglet]

Heitor Romero Cabral I didn't notice until I read your comment haha

[@wandilethenjwayo1162]

Thanks for elaborating, because I also say "you know" A LOT

[@hayabusa200mph]

'You Know' 'You know' You Know' Really irritating and EVERYONE does it except me!

[@KneppaH]

and you are a nobody screaming on the internet

[@glennoc8585]

It's a southern trying to be arty and posh thing.

[@MrJacksonvill]

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..

[@minorsnow5306]

What's the name of the documentary mate?

[@lindalindas3942]

I LOVE JAY

[@hansOrf]

Love his punt on the efforts to relieving the plight on horned animals, much respect squire.

[@runandraisans6055]

He’s brilliant live well worth seeing

[@leonmorgan5659]

A true legend of my youth

[@bernadettemurray8260]

Fantastic love his music!

[@Rizzdice]

He's so endearing.

[@Athene677]

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!

[@KneppaH]

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

[@louloedepalma4302]

Finally getting some funk back! WB Jay Kay!

[@haks8639]

Jay kay is an absolute legend

[@rexel666]

He seems like a really nice guy.

[@Blueskies2513]

I have been a fan pretty much all my life, I remember my dad playing when you gonna learn and too young to die as far back as I remember.

[@Simon0]

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.

[@kwindz5113]

Whaouh i'm not alone . Don't like it the first Time and now , I love it so much .

[@blairwilliams136]

Same!

[@Blueskies2513]

It certainly grew on me too, I wasn't a big fan of the more electronic sound at first but it's really grown on me

[@Blueskies2513]

He's just adapting to what is popular nowadays

[@Simon0]

@@Blueskies2513 I hope he does another album but I do feel he's running slightly out of inspiration now. He's still decent though for sure

[@paullawson4736]

I feel privileged to have seen them live on the funk odyssey tour. ..AMAZING

[@Kevin-ro1fo]

We are lacking the slick guy with the cool videos in today's artists totally from within a decade that still prejudiced great music 😎

[@badger4361]

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.

[@DaJSUDiva]

How in the world did I miss this interview!

[@mercedesarrienda3387]

que genio ...sos lo mas jay kay!!!

[@colinwebb2568]

what a legend

[@mariavenero1141]

I love him

[@AnalogOpher]

Fuckin love him. Genius.

[@agnieszkawieczorek882]

forget the dope hat, Jay is back!!!! Yeah!!!!

[@sicilientwarkan7109]

One of the best artist of the 90's ... And they were many !!!

[@middleman9183]

Smug Funk sucks

[@Toni-io5ub]

Love Love Love Love TJames Music and Jam

[@flickfi]

Fantastically talented guy, makes me proud to be British.

[@graemefarquharson465]

You can't go wrong with his type of 70s, 80s and 90s style music

[@thecraigpaul6799]

Jamiroquai is unique and has songs that nobody else can copy

[@kittyblingbling]

Jay Kay rules!

[@eric-vu1jy]

The greatest ‘pop star’ Britain has ever exported 😁👍

[@pam164]

What??? He is not a pop star! and he still lives in U K

[@burlhorse61]

pop star??

[@GroovyAbzu]

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.

[@markclaudel]

I want one of those head gear thingies. LOL. So awesome!

[@ddrebrne3336]

Fuckin' love Jay Kay. Can't wait to see them live, after this 'rona shit blows over.

[@Stevieboy74]

Anyone who doubts if he's still got the moves, check out his dancing in the Automaton video, fucking badass!

[@thestilldrifter1661]

I think his best dance moves recently were in the Cloud 9 video! :)

[@davehoaen8268]

Check out live in Verona

[@carolinaamador179]

One of the greatest artists of all time!!! Best funk!!!! Love you JK!!!!

[@barrymurphy4812]

I ❤ Jamiroquai you know

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

A real Musician; great work.

[@stewartblezard379]

Awesome guy

[@paulholmes5240]

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

[@soulonsoul8035]

Virtual Insanity is one of my all time favorite jams. Didn't know they were from London! 😍💃🏿🎶

[@nigelfelixcheongde2980]

Brits have always made the best music. He stands after a long line of peedecessors.

[@coachlady6837]

Keep making music don’t stop!

[@hamradioqrper6554]

Jay kay music complete in my rythmic soul him , and others like Ohio players , Crusaders, AWB , Curtis mayfield.

[@JP-cn6cw]

GOOD ALBUM…VERY CHEERFUL FOR THIS AUTOMATIC WORLD

[@macgyver5276]

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:)

[@paulcoleman3081]

Seems like he didn't deal very well with fame. Very common. He was, for a long time, the 'twat in the hat' though. Can't deny his talent.

[@user-tn4ut8eg6j]

I LOVE YOU

[@wakeupnow_777]

All these negative comments. Jealous much? 😂

[@marisap7517]

“My little one scratched my eyeball” 🤣🤣🤣 yeah sure, he’s totally off his head. Never seen a cooler celebrity. Love him 💕

[@dantegood2195]

He's back on blow! Great music ahead 🙏🏾

[@jaggass]

Jay Kay has a good point about in ear's.

[@ricardocortescastillo936]

Genial, Rumba-Colombia.

[@reemclaughlin4260]

I still love JK. 2020. ✌🏼🎼

[@mmmjayjay5571]

and 2021

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

Love him, November 2021

[@Domzdream]

Jay has always been the human version of the Cat in the Hat. Love the man!

[@Thomes-Maisling]

No that's Bobby Caldwell. Jay Cloned himself from Bobby on so many levels.

[@supergeek0177]

I love that he appreciates using analog not digital music synths and sampling - I thought it was just me who appreciated this lol.

[@titobalkani8240]

What a cool dude🤘

[@220773]

Jason's one of the few rockstars who've never lost his own British accent, quite broad North London, very good, J, keep it British! ;-)

[@davidcastropena3477]

JAY KAY THE BEST !!!!!!!

[@kingojugo]

legend

[@breakit46]

Reminds me of staying up from Friday to Monday morning, overwhelmed with the comedown blues watching this shit and thinking How and When did we get to this?

[@kurtismatthewjinks]

Come back to tour the US! Please!

[@DingKong]

Jamiroquai are just class

[@Miriam-fk9wr]

I don’t understand why Jay Kay is not a mega star, to me he is a mega star ⭐️

[@cherylchaison5085]

Everyone compare him to Stevie wonder as a serious influence when jay Kay's music is clearly a mirror image of roy ayers and gil scott heron

[@sueharmes9443]

That youtube headbutt on him by a Pap is gold

[@creativesource3514]

He and the band more famous outside the UK than in.

[@user-cq5dd7pz5y]

Come again korea~~♥♥

[@AnalogOpher]

Fucking love this guy.

[@sonja0707]

A lot of rancorous comments he's got talent and he deserve what has contributed to funk and blues and soul music. Tgthank you jay kay

[@nicholasakinola-ajayi5348]

He a good guy