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The story behind
If I Like It, I Do It, according to DoReSol
On Jamiroquai's debut album, Emergency on Planet Earth, we find the track If I Like It, I Do It. This song, with a duration of 4:53, delves into the roots of funk and acid jazz that defined the English band from its beginnings. Jamiroquai's sound, a fusion of disco rhythms and electronic touches, is present here, showcasing the energy that positioned them as genre leaders. The recording of If I Like It, I Do It featured Jay Kay and Mike Nielsen on mixing, while Mark McGuire and Mike Nielsen were responsible for engineering. Jay Kay, who has led the group since its formation in 1992 in London, is also one of the producers of this track, along with Mike Nielsen.
The album itself, Emergency on Planet Earth, released singles such as When You Gonna Learn?, Too Young To Die, Blow Your Mind, and the eponymous Emergency on Planet Earth. The lyrics of these songs addressed issues of social and environmental protest, such as pollution and deforestation, reflecting a thematic commitment that resonated in the United Kingdom and beyond, also achieving significant sales in Europe and Japan.
From album
Emergency on Planet Earth
Jamiroquai · 1993 · Track 4
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