Jax Jones reveals how his collab 'Never Be Lonely' came about 🙌
It's a bop!
Jax Jones is known for some fantastic collabs, in the last year alone he's worked with Calum Scott on 'Whistle', D.O.D. on 'Need You Now', and with D.O.D. and Ina Wroldsen on 'Won't Forget You'.
Now, the DJ has released his 'best collaboration', with Zoe Wees and Pokemon, and he's revealed how the collaboration came about and who directed the music video.
Is there a music video for the song?
Jax has now released the space age music video, which was directed by KC Locke, who has worked with the likes of Aitch, David Guetta and Little Mix.
In the video, which Jax describes as his most ambitious yet, a sleeping Pikachu is beamed up into space where Jax and Zoe are performing in a stadium to their fans.
How did the collaboration come about?
In a Reel, Jax also explained how his collaboration with Zoe Wees came about. He told his fans that he'd come up with a beat for the song, but he needed someone to sing on it.
Jax was walking through a hotel in Singapore when he heard a song on the speakers, which just happened to be Zoe Wees. Zoe is a German singer, so Jax sent her a message, before travelling to Germany to record the song with her. It only took a day and she recorded the whole song sitting on the floor! 😮
How did Jax Jones announce his song?
A few days before the song's release, Jax told his fans in a video: "I think I just confirmed my most exciting collaboration.
"I've got this track, which is a little bit 90s and a little bit donk... Then Zoe Wees recorded some fire vocals, but there's another collaborator on this record. It's the most exciting yet and it's a bold statement cos when it comes to collaborations I like to think I've worked with the very best, Demi Lovato, RAYE, Calum Scott, Fireboy."
He added: "You've gotta catch 'em all, right? That's right, I've teamed up with Pokeman, they heard the song and they wanted to get involved, and I'm such a big fan. I've been playing Pokemon ever since Pokemon Red. The song's called 'Never Be Lonely' and we have a massive surprise for it, coming this Friday. Can you guess what it is?"
After posting the clip, fans left messages with one writing: 'Collaboration with Pokemon? No wayyyyyy man ♥️', (sic) and another saying: '🙌I love it already and I guarantee it will be a hit @jaxjones 🔥🔥🔥🙌'. (sic)
Jax then posted a still from the music video of him DJing, fist-bumping Pikachu, writing: 'Is this about to be my best collaboration yet…? 👀 Find out Friday 7AM 🤫'.
As Pokemon fans will know, this isn't the first time the brand has teamed up with a songwriter, having worked with Ed Sheeran a couple of years ago. In 2022, Ed released 'Celestial', along with the music video which was been inspired by Ed’s childhood fascination with the Pokémon franchise and featured some of his favourites such as Pikachu, Squirtle, Machamp, Snorlax and more.
What is Jax Jones' new song called?
Jax Jones' new song is called 'Never Be Lonely'.
When is 'Never Be Lonely' out?
'Never Be Lonely' was released on Friday 9th February.
You can hear songs by Jax Jones on KISS.
Take a look through Jax Jones' collaborations:
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 Platinum after selling 600,000 units in September 2024.
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.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
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."
Watch the music video on YouTube.
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.
Listen to the song on YouTube.
2024: 'Never Be Lonely' with Zoe Wees / Cascada
Jax Jones released 'Never Be Lonely' with Zoe Wees in February 2024, a month later also releasing a version of the hit with Cascada. The single has since been certified Silver.
Watch the music video on YouTube.
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