Jax Jones has teamed up with Calum Scott for a new single, Whistle.
The heartfelt dance-pop track comes paired with a video that sees the 35-year-old producer, songwriter and DJ reflecting on his roots, riding the same buses he used as a kid in Elephant and Castle, his local borough in London. He said:
"2023 will be a busy year for me; Whistle is just the start. I'm pleased I get to kick things off with a collab from Calum. His vocals are outstanding and bring so much class and emotion to Whistle.
"With this run of music, I'm digging into my influences from when I was young and trying to place more of myself, my life, and my inspiration into the creative. That's why a lot of the songs sound nostalgic and why there are lots of visual nods to my early life. For example, we shot the video for Whistle on my local buses, the 176 and the 363. I'd catch those buses nearly every day, either to my music classes or to help my mum with the shopping.
"Using those routes allowed me to show my version of London, such as the multicultural aspects that influenced me musically and make up so much of who I am today. The little boy you see in the video is me. I'm travelling to my music class and I'm helping my mum with the shopping."
"By showing these influences I'm exploring the idea of taking things that you grew up with and inserting yourself into them," he added. "In doing so, you're taking ownership of those things rather than putting them on a pedestal now that you're older.
"I'm excited to share the new music I've written and produced. I hope you enjoy Whistle and remember it's just the start."
Scott revealed: "So happy to be collaborating with Jax on this record! I remember hearing an early demo of Whistle and immediately wanted in with the boys to finish the song and record a vocal! Big fan of Jax as an artist but after hanging out with him and his family, I'm a big fan of him as a person too! Excited for everyone to hear Whistle."
Jones put out his last album, 'Deep Joy', in 2021. Since then, he's collaborated with MNEK on the hit Where Did You Go?, Mabel and Galantis on Good Luck, and Martin Solveig and Gracey on Lonely Heart.
Scott, meanwhile, released his second LP, 'Bridges', in 2022.
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