Do You Know Where You're Coming From? cover

Do You Know Where You're Coming From?

Jamiroquai · 1996

26 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock · funk · jazz-funk

A vibrant fusion of acid jazz and funk that invites listeners to groove while contemplating their identity.

Why this album works

This single achieved critical acclaim and commercial success, charting in several countries and showcasing Jamiroquai's signature sound that would influence the nu-funk movement. The track also contributed to the band's growing reputation for blending genres, helping them maintain a prominent position in the music industry during the late '90s.
Career context
Released on February 14, 1996, 'Do You Know Where You're Coming From?' came during Jamiroquai's ascendancy in the mid-90s, following their breakthrough album 'Travelling Without Moving'. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the acid jazz scene, leveraging popular elements of funk and dance-rock to broaden their appeal.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (radio edit original mix) Standout 3:41
  • 2 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (radio edit Touch of Horn mix) 3:38
  • 3 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (extended mix) 5:00
  • 4 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Full Horns mix) Standout 4:55
  • 5 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Intelligent Groove mix) Standout 5:17
  • 6 Do U Know Where You're Coming From (Dextrous remix) 3:53

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