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PhilG

Joined: 07 Oct 2005
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Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 23:22

Frontiers Magazine interviews Jay A short interview with Jay from the U.S. Gay Magazine Frontiers http://www.frontierspublishing.com/agenda/music.html Tip of the Hat Jamiroquai’s Jason Kay gets into the groove on Dynamite By Lawrence Ferber Handclaps, meaty bass, plucky guitar notes, spacey synth, and a smooth disco beat. Listening to this tune, you’d swear you were in the hottest gay disco in town circa 1975. But you’re actually listening to Dynamite, the irresistible title track of the latest album by Jamiroquai. Fronted by the boyish, giant-hat-wearing Jason Kay, the super funky UK outfit has whipped up flawless funk and dance hits—including “Space Cowboy,” “Alright,” and “Canned Heat”—for over 12 years. Dynamite (Epic) gives the likes of Sylvester and Stevie Wonder a boogie for their money with tracks like “Starchild,” “Don’t Give Hate a Chance,” and “Seven Days in Sunny June.” The album’s first single, “Feels Just Like It Should,” is a dirty little Red Hot Chili Peppers-esque groover. The video features Kay gussied up in very sexy drag. To discuss the new album, the menace of George W. Bush, and the importance of proper-fitting pumps, I spoke with the pro-gay Kay by phone. Jay, have you been a fan of ‘70s disco your whole life? For the bit I can remember, yes. Because it’s a “Studio 54, get down everybody and have a better time than you did before” vibe. But bear in mind I was only 7 years old when the disco thing was in! Did your parents bring disco into the house when you were a kid? Not so much. My mum was a singer, and she did a lot of Lena Horne and Dinah Washington–type stuff. But she was a big Beatles fan. She was the 64th Beatles fan-club member, which is quite trippy. But we didn’t live in one of those disco households. The closest I got was ABBA! I love the title track—total retro gay disco with the echoing layers of female vocals, no less. Thanks very much. That’s the thing about recording in America—I wanted a different vibe for the track and I think it benefited from that. And with the girls singing together, I like it. It’s a good track. What clubs did you go to as a teen? I used to go to [London’s gay club] Heaven quite a bit when I was about 18, 19, because the music was good. It was banging. And we were all pilled-up. Or tripping. Or pilled-up and tripping. Those were the good days. Was that your first exposure to gay people? No, not at all. My mum’s a singer, and every hairdresser and guy in the biz was gay. Leonard, a hairdresser, was super camp, which was really great. He used to fluff around [my mum] all day. Funny. But in terms of the gay scene, yeah I suppose it was. What about these days? And what are your thoughts on gay unions, which are about to become legal out there in the UK? Well, my stylist is gay. My publicity guy is gay. Where does the list end? People should be allowed to do what they want to do, know what I mean? As long as we get along, that’s the thing. But the bottom line is this—you should be very worried over there in the States. That sort of right-wing Christian thing and your president doesn’t bode well. That’s something you need to watch out for. [Bush] is ruthless. A big thing’s going on, a lot of hypocrisy in regard to the church and homosexuality. What’s the gayest song on Dynamite? The gayest sounding song is “Love Blind.”: “All black leather like a disco bitch / five feet nine with your ruby lips.” I mean, you know. You’ve addressed politics and world issues in your music. How did you do that on Dynamite? “The World That He Wants.” It’s about those people who want to make a certain world. George Bush is one of those guys. He’s a menace. I’ve written the song about him. Are you married? No. Do the gay boys have a chance? I’d love to say yes, but I have to say no. The boys have never had their chance. I’m keeping [the women] busy. Think of me as someone separating all the extra luggage for you. You do seem to have many gay fans, though. Fantastic. I should wear tighter trousers in the future. I shall wear a slightly tighter fit next time I don those hot pants. You’re in drag in the “Dynamite” video. You look great! Yeah! Have you seen the “making of” [on the DualDisc release of the album]? I step out onto Hollywood Boulevard like that and that’s where the trouble really begins! I don’t think my legs look too bad, actually. But I couldn’t believe we had a shoe problem in West Hollywood. We couldn’t find women’s shoes in my size! How the fuck—I’m only an 8 1/2!

CosmicMouse
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 05:53

Great!! That's a very interesting interview with a different focus! Thanks for the find, PhilG and welcome to jamirotalk.net! Mouse _________________ ~ I look up to Heaven, every star I see is mine. I'm walking on air and every cloud is Cloud 9. ~

FunkEducation

Joined: 15 Jul 2004
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Location: Maracay, Venezuela

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 06:03

there are so many answers to the "Jay Kay is Gay" topic... he lives surrounded by gay people... what should we think about it? _________________ This is FunkEducation, supporting the 1992-1998 Jamiroquai!!

VirtuallyInsane

Joined: 10 Jun 2002
Posts: 868

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 07:05

Re: Frontiers Magazine interviews Jay

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Do the gay boys have a chance?

I’d love to say yes, but I have to say no. The boys have never had their chance. I’m keeping [the women] busy. Think of me as someone separating all the extra luggage for you.

I love this one!!!

Thanks for sharing Phil: that's a cool interview!! good

mrsmoon

Joined: 04 May 2002
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Location: Cologne/Germany

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 14:44

wow what a great found phil.. thanx hopfully somebody will read this, who isn´t sooo easy going.. with the "gay " theme..... _________________ it´s only once or twice you´re in line with mr. moon !!

Lydster

Joined: 25 Jul 2005
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Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 15:45

mrsmoon wrote:

hopfully somebody will read this, who isn´t sooo easy going.. with the "gay " theme..... Wink

Maybe the pope? Laughing

Dye
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Joined: 16 Nov 2003
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Location: Planet Home; Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2005 17:08

Interesting interview, a different approach of the questions, and Jay answered very good. Thanks for that! D! (dyego)

Supersonic1

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Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 05:10

Good find Phil! It's always nice to see a Jamiroquai/JK interview that takes a different angle. _________________ "...I feel that Jamiroquai needs to be taken to another stage now. It really does. Otherwise, I have to be honest, I can see a situation where...there is a possibility that you become lost in the annals of acid jazz history." -- Jason Kay

mr.az

Joined: 01 Sep 2005
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 20:00

Re: Frontiers Magazine interviews Jay [quote="PhilG"]A short interview with Jay from the U.S. Gay Magazine Frontiers http://www.frontierspublishing.com/agenda/music.html Tip of the Hat Jamiroquai’s Jason Kay gets into the groove on Dynamite By Lawrence Ferber You’ve addressed politics and world issues in your music. How did you do that on Dynamite? “The World That He Wants.” It’s about those people who want to make a certain world. George Bush is one of those guys. He’s a menace. I’ve written the song about him. yea that's the spirit jay kay¡¡¡¡¡ _________________ Only a fool can walk away from me this time TWM=RDLS AFO=AUTOMATON

mandy
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 19:14

Sandriche
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2005 19:34

where did u get this lovely jumping rainbowfaces?

mandy
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 02:32

oh, they are under view more emoticons along with these... wonders where the peace signs are, but anyway rainbows are just as good

Butterfly in June

Joined: 21 May 2002
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 07:10

Re: Frontiers Magazine interviews Jay

mr.az wrote:

You’ve addressed politics and world issues in your music. How did you do that on Dynamite?

“The World That He Wants.” It’s about those people who want to make a certain world. George Bush is one of those guys. He’s a menace. I’ve written the song about him.

I wonder how the reaction will be if he gives these statement at a concert or a talk show in the USA - will he dare it Question

VirtuallyInsane

Joined: 10 Jun 2002
Posts: 868

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 07:24

Re: Frontiers Magazine interviews Jay

Butterfly in June wrote:

mr.az wrote:

I wonder how the reaction will be if he gives these statement at a concert or a talk show in the USA - will he dare it Question

Knowing him, yes he will!!! Mr. Green

Cosmic Girl

Joined: 15 Sep 2003
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Location: Zürich, Switzerland

Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 15:16

Fantastic find Phil, amazing Interwiew

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