Jamiroquai

British acid jazz and funk bandFormed in London in 1992, led by frontman Jay Kay. Known for blending funk, disco, and soul with socially conscious lyrics. Achieved global success with multiplatinum albums and iconic singles.
  • Lead singer Jay Kay is notorious for his flamboyant headgear and outspoken environmental activism, which heavily influences the band's lyrics.
  • The music video for 'Virtual Insanity' (1996) featuring moving furniture won 4 MTV VMAs and became a cultural phenomenon, boosting their international fame.
  • Faced controversy in 1999 when Jay Kay crashed his £350,000 Ferrari Enzo after a high-speed police chase, resulting in a driving ban and community service.
  • Their third album 'Travelling Without Moving' (1996) sold over 11.5 million copies, earning a Guinness World Record as the best-selling funk album in history.
  • Despite over 20 lineup changes, Jay Kay remains the sole constant member, with the band name blending 'jam session' and the Native American Iroquois tribe.