Jay Kay
Jay Kay
Jay Kayis an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the acid jazz band Jamiroquai...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionJazz Singer
Date of Birth30 December 1969
self two feet
From 16 to 21 when I was self sufficient and working in factories. I packed batteries, boxes, and make-up with heroin addicts. I have to thank my mum for kicking me out at 16 and making me stand on my own two feet.
awards gears top-gear
Getting an award on Top Gear is better than getting a Grammy.
waiting impatient planets
Now, I'm the most impatient person that ever walked the planet. However: for the best, you always wait.
feet mind
In my mind, there's a time and a place for putting your foot down.
notes
I learn fast and I take note of what I've been told.
track people radio
When I listen to Radio 1 and hear five different tracks in a row using old disco samples, well that's plagiarism, that's taking other people's music.
old-school school bits
I am a bit old-school.
stars thinking rocks
I think a lot of ladies get quite scared about people like me, 'rock stars', and it can be hard to meet the right sort of person.
two feet kicking
I have to thank my mum for kicking me out at 16 and making me stand on my own two feet - that's how I got here.
moon years weather
I love being able to go on local flights when the weather is right. I've popped to the Isle of Wight, Cornwall and been mountain flying in Wales. When I got my licence I was over the moon, it was one of the greatest days of my life - it took two years to get!
home buzz rooms
I'm very used to stages and dressing rooms. And dare I say it, much as I like being at home, I love the buzz of a new hotel room.
band english-musician helps round session setting
I mean, I could just go round and use session musicians for every song, but I don't find that helps when it comes to setting up a band for live. Derrick has been with me for donkey's years.
classic days fashion good style
There are some things that are never out of fashion because they just look good. But if you want classic style these days you have to get it made.
aiming along anybody bother mean understanding work
Toby not being there doesn't bother me, I mean I can work with anybody as long as we get along and as long as they've got an understanding of what I want and what I'm aiming for. To start with, when he left, it was difficult.