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Jamiroquai – Cosmic Girl (Official Video)

Jamiroquai’s classic “Cosmic Girl,” released in 1996.

When you think of Jamiroquai, you might picture stylish, smooth tracks.

This song is a bit different from that image, with an overall funky vibe.

The bouncy, popping bass is especially striking.

With its frequent key changes, it never gets boring to listen to and is arranged for a highly satisfying experience.

If you like funk music, be sure to check it out.

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Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity (Official Video)

This is a commercial from the parody song CM series “This Flavor Is One of a Kind in the World,” which aired in 2010.

It features a parody of Jamiroquai’s signature 1996 release “Virtual Insanity,” and many people were likely shocked by it at the time.

The commercial also uses footage from the famous music video, and it may have sparked many viewers’ interest in the song.

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Jamiroquai – Too Young To Die [Official Video]

A track by Jamiroquai, the solo project of vocalist Jay Kay, known for its popularity with a sound rooted in funk and acid jazz.

It’s the second single from their debut album, Emergency on Planet Earth, and a superb number featuring soulful vocals and a funky ensemble.

Its message sharply criticizes how promising young people are swept into war, unable even to raise their voices, and lose their lives—depicting the timeless irrationality of war.

With arrangements that convey a sense of melancholy and stir the heart, it’s a song that expresses deep anger toward war.

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Jamiroquai – Seven Days In Sunny June

When it comes to Jamiroquai, the image is of a band that releases lots of stylish, cool tracks, but this song, released in 2005, feels unusually natural for them—like something that evokes a sunny daytime vibe.

June is a tough rainy season in Japan, but in the UK it conjures the image of a wonderful early summer.

True to the title “Seven Days in June,” it’s also fun that the music video shows seven different outfits.

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Jamiroquai – Space Cowboy (Official Video)

When it comes to Jamiroquai, people tend to focus on Virtual Insanity, but in fact, their other songs are also incredibly stylish and sophisticated.

Among them, the one I’d especially recommend is Space Cowboy.

This track features a crisp melody that feels like a mix of smooth jazz and house music.

And of course, the groove is solid, so it’s not just refreshingly light—it also has an energizing structure that makes you want to move.

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Jamiroquai – Canned Heat (Official Video)

Set to a lively tune, this GAP Kids commercial features children showing off their dance moves.

Watching the kids smile and dance freely is uplifting! The upbeat BGM used in the ad is Jamiroquai’s classic “Canned Heat,” a cool track known for its groove, from the 1999 album “Synkronized.” The lyrics shouting “Dance!!” are a perfect fit for the commercial.

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Jamiroquai – Little L (Official Video)

Jamiroquai is a hugely popular band from the United Kingdom.

Known as a leading group in acid jazz, they helped raise the genre’s profile worldwide.

They have visited Japan many times and often appeared in Japanese media, so many people here are likely familiar with them.

Their renowned hit “Little L,” released in 2001, gained global popularity with a musical style that blends acid jazz with disco and funk.