Sax (song)

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"Sax"
Single by Fleur East
from the album Love, Sax and Flashbacks
Released 6 November 2015
Format Digital download
Recorded 2014-15
Genre
Length 3:56
Label Syco
Writer(s)
Fleur East singles chronology
"One in a Million"
(2013)		 "Sax"
(2015)		 "More and More"
(2016)

"Sax" is the debut single by English recording artist Fleur East for her first studio album Love, Sax and Flashbacks (2015). It was released as the lead single from the album on 6 November 2015 by Syco Records.

In January 2016, 'Sax' was certified Gold by BPI. In May 2016, the song was certified Platinum.

Background

After being announced as the runner-up of 11th series of The X Factor, East signed a recording contract with Syco Music in January 2015. She began working on her debut studio album after the X Factor tour was over,[1] splitting her time between London and Los Angeles to record it. During recording, she was inspired by "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, and described the songs on the album as "very uptempo and very energetic with lots of attitude. [The album has] got loads of influences from the old school. Lots of funk, hip-hop, soul; loads of different sounds fused together. Everything about that song - the uptempo vibe, the high energy, the brass, the old school funk sound - was just right up my street. I've definitely taken a few influences from that."[2]

In July 2015, Syco's head Simon Cowell told The Sun: "I've heard it and it's world class. She has discovered who she wanted to be. Sometimes you just spot someone who's not obvious and Fleur's a good example of that".[3] "Sax" was originally slated for release on 23 October 2015, then on 30 October, before being finally released on 6 November 2015 to coincide with her performance of the song on X Factor.[4]

Critical reception

Digital Spy's writer Lewis Corner noted that the song was clearly inspired by "Uptown Funk", but its "brassed-up chorus, sassy lyrics and funky hook means it stands tall as a potential smash hit in its own right".[5]

Music video

The official music video for "Sax" was released on November 26, 2015. It was directed by Colin Tilley,[6] being the most colourful music video directed by him. It shows East smiling and walking in a five-colour square tunnel, and later shows her with some dancers in a colourful changing background.

Live performances

"Sax" was first performed by East on Oxford Street Christmas lights switch-on event on 1 November 2015.[7] She also performed it on the 12th series of The X Factor on 8 November.[8] She performed the track on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 20 November 2015,[9] and also performed on The One Show on 27 November 2015,[10] East returned to the final of the 12th series of The X Factor where she performed with girlband Little Mix, along with their song "Black Magic".[11] On December 25, East performed "Sax" on the Christmas special of Top of the Pops.[12]

For her US debut, East performed "Sax" on the season finale of Dancing with the Stars on 25 May 2016. The following day, she performed the single on The Late Late Show with James Corden.

Usage in media

"Sax" was used in Asda's 2015 Christmas television advert.[13] It was also featured in the TMI television advert in late December 2015.

In Australia, it is being used by Network Ten in promos promoting their upcoming 2016 programming line up, particularly I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!.

Track listing

Digital download
  1. "Sax" – 3:56
Digital download – The Selection EP
  1. "Sax" (Dance Rehearsal) [Video] – 3:56
  2. "Sax" (Wideboys Remix) – 4:02
  3. "Sax" (LuvBug Remix) – 3:36
  4. "Sax" (Steve Smart Remix) – 3:34
  5. "Sax" (Interview) – 3:57
Other version

"Sax" (Wideboys Club Mix) – 6:05

Charts and certifications

References

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