Jamiroquai
from WikiMusicGuide, the free music guide. Your music wiki.
Jamiroquai is a funk and dance band. It is one of the biggest bands in the 90's. It is led by the singer Jason Kay and the other members are Stuart Zender (bass), Toby Smith (keyboards), Wallis Buchanan (didgeridoo, vibes), and Derrick McKenzie (drums).
Contents |
About
Jamiroquai was formed in the 1990's. The band had gone through a lot of carreer changes but only one man made it through everything, Jason Kay, also known as JK. Born on December 30, 1969, in Stretford, Manchester. At the age of 15 years old JK left home. One day he found himself broke and running from the law. It was after when he almost experienced death, JK went back to his home and pursued his career in music. Jamiroquai is a combination of the word the Iroqiois, a Native American tribe, and a music based word jam.
In 1992, Jamiroquai released their debut single "When You Gonna Learn?" under Acid Jazz Records. The band members are Derrick McKenzie (drummer), Toby Smith (keyboard), Stuart Zender (bass) and Wallis Buchanan (vibraphonist). After the band's successful album they were taken under the wings of Sony Records. In 1993, the band released their full length debut album called Emergency On Planet Earth. In 1995, the band's second album, The Return Of The Space Cowboy, the single "Space Cowboy", was also a hit in Japan.
In 1996, the band's third album, Traveling Without Moving, reached America and became an instant hit. The single, "Virtual Insanity", was an awar winning video. The band's basist, Zender, left the group despite of their success but shortly they found a new bassist, Nick Fyffe. In 1998, the track "Deeper Underground" was included in the soundtrack of the movie, Godzilla. In 1999, the fourth album, Synkronized, was a success in Europe. JK was accused of assaulting a photographer but it didn't stop the band. In 2001, A Funk Odyssey, came out. After, Jamiroquai spent two years planning for his next album. Finally in 2006, Dynamite hit record bars all over the globe.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Award | Video of the Year for "Virtual Insanity" |
| 1997 | MTV Video Music Award | Breakthrough Video for "Virtual Insanity" |
| 1997 | Mobo Award | Best Album for "Travelling Without Moving" |
| 1998 | Grammy Award | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Virtual Insanity" |
| 2000 | World Music Award | World's Best Selling British Artist/Group |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Emergency On Planet Earth | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Gold in U.S. | ||
| 1994 | Return Of The Space Cowboy | Certified Platinum in U.S. |
| Certified Gold in U.K. | ||
| 1997 | Travelling Without Moving | Certified Gold in U.K. |
| Certified 2x Platinum in U.K. | ||
| Certified Silver in U.K. | ||
| 1999 | Synkronized | Certified Gold in U.K. |
| Certified Platinum in U.K. | ||
| 2001 | A Funk Odyssey | Certified Silver in U.K. |
| Certified Gold in U.K. | ||
| Certfied 2x Platinum in U.K. |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot Dance Music/Club Play | Billboard Hot 100 | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Emergency On Planet Earth | 4 | Emergency On Planet Earth | |
| 1995 | Space Cowboy | 1 | The Return Of The Space Cowboy | |
| 1996 | Light Years | 6 | The Return Of The Space Cowboy | |
| 1997 | Alright | 7 | 78 | Travelling Without Moving |
| 1997 | Cosmic Girl | 7 | Travelling Without Moving | |
| 1997 | Virtual Insanity | 34 | Travelling Without Moving | |
| 1998 | High Times | 9 | Travelling Without Moving | |
| 1999 | Canned Heat | 1 | Synkronized | |
| 2000 | Supersonic | 1 | Synkronized | |
| 2001 | Little L | 2 | A Funk Odyssey | |
| 2002 | You Give Me Something | 2 | A Funk Odyssey | |
| 2005 | Feels Just Like It Should | 1 | Dynamite |
News
Tours & Concerts
No upcoming tours and concerts for Jamiroquai
Announcements
Discography
Albums
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Label | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | When You Gonna Learn | Sony | Emergency On Planet Earth |
| 1994 | Emergency On Planet Earth | Columbia | Emergency On Planet Earth |
| 1995 | Space Cowboy | Sony | The Return Of The Space Cowboy |
| 1996 | Light Years | Sony | The Return Of The Space Cowboy |
| 1997 | Alright | Sony | Travelling Without Moving |
| 1997 | Cosmic Girl | Sony | Travelling Without Moving |
| 1997 | Virtual Insanity | Sony | Travelling Without Moving |
| 1998 | Deeper Underground | Work | Synkronized |
| 1998 | High Times | Sony | Travelling Without Moving |
| 1999 | King For A Day | Sony | Synkronized |
| 1999 | Canned Heat | Sony | Synkronized |
| 2000 | Supersonic | Sony | Synkronized |
| 2001 | Little L | Sony | A Funk Odyssey |
| 2002 | Love Foolosophy | Sony | A Funk Odyssey |
| 2002 | Corner Of The Earth | Sony | A Funk Odyssey |
| 2002 | You Give Me Something | Sony | A Funk Odyssey |
| 2005 | Feels Just Like It Should | Sony | Dynamite |
| 2006 | Runaway | Sony | High Times |
| 2006 | (Don't) Give Hate a Chance | BMG International | Dynamite |
Compilations & Live Releases
 |
 |
 |
 |
Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Jamiroquai is fond of the brand Adidas and he helped design the Oregon JK model shoes.
- He always have a small logo of a small figure called "The Buffalo Man" on every album that they have released.
- Jamiroquai is a conglomeration of the word "jam" and the name of the Native American peoples.
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Artist | Rock | Pop
