Jax Jones takes fans through the making of his 'Instruction' music video
Stefflon Don had to get lessons to sit on the horse
Last updated 21st Dec 2023
Jax Jones, the King of Collabs, has worked with the likes of RAYE, Olly Alexander, Jess Glynne, Joel Corry and many more. However, one of his early releases was with recently engaged Demi Lovato, and Stefflon Don, on their hit 'Instruction'.
Now, six years after the release of their song, Jax has revealed details about the music video as he 'reacts' to it. Telling his fans that he flew to LA just for a day to shoot the video, Jax also revealed how he got a 'Hollywood horse' in just for Stefflon Don to sit on!
"This next bit, I just said we need Stefflon Don on a horse, and here we are, this special Hollywood horse had to get brought in. Stefflon had to take some lessons to sit on it," Jax revealed.
He went on to explain: "I had such a clear vision for this video, and with a lot of my own influences and it's sick that it came to life. So I guess that it's important that you bring yourself into everything you do, cos you could make something pretty epic."
Watch the music video for Jax Jones' 'Instruction':
This video contains some strong language
This isn't the first time Jax has opened up about his music. Earlier this year, he shared a defiant message about his song 'Where Did You Go?'. While performing at Brighton Pride, Jax revealed that his label didn't like the song which turned out to be a Platinum-selling song.
He told the audience: "I love playing this song because it reminds me every time that when someone doesn't believe in what you're doing, you've gotta keep going right?"
Also this year, he revealed to his fans the story behind 'I Got U' which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Talking his fans through the process he ended by saying: "Try something new, that's what took me to the Grammys."
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Take a look through Jax Jones collabs:
2016: 'You Don't Know Me' with RAYE
In 2016, Jax Jones released 'You Don't Know Me' with RAYE. The song reached Number 3 in the UK and features a sample from the 2005 song 'Body Language' by M.A.N.D.Y. vs. Booka Shade.
The music video has now had more than 83 million views, with the 'visualiser' video having even more!
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Instruction' with Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don
Zumba favourite, 'Instruction' with Demi Lovato and Stefflon Don was a 2018 hit for Jax Jones. The song was written by MNEK, Stefflon Don, Demi Lovato and Jax Jones and was included on the deluxe edition of Demi's sixth studio album, 'Tell Me You Love Me' as well as Jax's 'Snacks' EP.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Breathe' with Ina Wroldsen
Jax's third big hit was 'Breathe' in 2018, with Norwegian singer and songwriter Ina Wroldsen. The music video has become one of Jax's most popular with a massive 168 million views.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Ring Ring' with Mabel and Rich the Kid
'Ring Ring' was the first collab Jax Jones did with Mabel and Rich the Kid. The song was successful reaching Number 12 in the charts and was certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2018: 'Play' with Years & Years
Back when Years & Years were a trio, Jax teamed up with them to release 'Play'. The song featured Olly Alexander's vocals and reached Number 8 in the UK.
The song was included on Jax's 'Snacks' EP and Years & Years' second studio album called 'Palo Santo'.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2019: 'All Day and Night' with Martin Solveig and Madison Beer
'All Day and Night' was a hit released by Jax Jones with Martin Solveig under their alias Europa, along with singer Madison Beer. The song was written by Jax and Martin along with, Becky Hill, Hailee Steinfeld and a team of songwriters.
The song performed particularly well in the dance charts, giving the trio a Number 1 on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart, and a Number 2 in the UK Dance chart.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2019: 'One Touch' with Jess Glynne
'One Touch' was a hit for Jax with Jess Glynne back in 2019. It became a Top 20 hit for the pair and was also certified Gold after selling 400,000 units in August 2020.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2019: 'This Is Real' with Ella Henderson
'This Is Real' with Ella Henderson was Jax's second single from his debut studio album 'Snacks (Supersize)'. The song reached Number 9 in the UK and the music video has now had more than 28 million views!
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2020: 'Tequila' with Martin Solveig and RAYE
Once again, Jax Jones and Martin Solveig teamed up for their Europa project on another banger, this time with RAYE.
The song reached Number 2 in the UK Dance chart and the music video has now had more than 13 million views.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2021: 'Out Out' with Joel Corry featuring Charli XCX and Saweetie
What a tune, 'Out Out' was released in 2021 with fellow DJ Joel Corry and featured Charli XCX and Saweetie. 'Out Out' was another Top 10 hit for Jax and samples 'Alors on danse' by Belgian musician Stromae.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
2022: 'Where Did You Go?' with MNEK
They might not have released a collab together since 'House Work' back in 2016, but MNEK's 'Whatcha whatcha gonna do' is regularly sampled on Jax Jones' hits. However, in 2022 we had a full on collab from the pair in the shape of 'Where Did You Go?'.
The song, written by both Jax and MNEK along with a team of writers and became another Top 10 hit for the pair.
Watch the lyric video on YouTube.
2022: 'Good Luck' Mabel and Galantis
Mabel, along with Jax Jones and Galantis released 'Good Luck' which had a hedonistic music video. The song fused iconic elements of Jax Jones', and Galantis' music, with Mabel's euphoric voice.
2023: 'Whistle' with Calum Scott
On 10th February 2023, Jax released 'Whistle' with Calum Scott. The song features a 90s dance music vibe, which Jax explained was him: "Digging into my influences from when I was a teenager."
2023: 'I Need You' with DJ D.O.D
Jax Jones released a new song with DJ D.O.D called 'I Need You'. The new song is an uptempo dance tune which is bound to get you onto the dancefloor.
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