Fox Jackson is no stranger to performing in front of captivated audiences. At the age of 11, he landed the coveted role of Billy Elliot in the smash hit West End musical of the same name. His time in the role cemented his already strong belief that he belonged in the entertainment industry, and that he had to somehow make his own mark on and in that world.
Over the next few years, he went on to appear on both stage and TV, all the while listening to the bands and artists that inspired him throughout his life – George Benson and Earth Wind and Fire among them, and writing down thoughts and ideas that he turned into songs, one of which became debut single “Behind Closed Doors”, the video for which PopWrapped are delighted to premiere.
The track blends several genres; funk, soul and pop, with a groove that may remind people of the many popular hits from bands such as Jamiraquai, and a rhythm/beat that’ll likely get toes tapping and feet moving like the music of Daft Punk does. “Behind Closed Doors” was produced with the help of Jackson’s friend and fellow musician Nick Burns. “We both have a love for Nile Rodgers and Pharrell Williams and what they brought to pop music by using jazz chords and melodies in pop songs,” Jackson explains of their collaboration. “It’s what I have always gravitated to and as I quickly found out, so has Nick.”
He adds of the song itself and the creative concept behind its visuals: “Behind Closed Doors is a song about being locked out of your own relationship and asking to be let back in. It’s a mix of 70s Funk & Soul and modern pop. The mix of vibrant colours and old school film grain, shot by the talented James Polley, imbues the video with a nostalgic sense of longing. Fox Jackson presents a song about the importance of communication in a relationship, of wanting to take a look into someone’s heart, and working through your troubles together.”
Watch the video for “Behind Closed Doors” below and for more information on Fox Jackson, give his page a like on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.
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