TJ Jackson has released a single called Insomnia, which is amazing! I'm going to share my thoughts on he song and video
First, for those who don't know who TJ is, he is a member of the famous musical family the Jacksons. He is the son of Tito of the legendary Jackson Five and is a member of R&B/pop music group 3T with his brothers Taj and Taryll. 3T were mentored by their uncle Michael and signed to his record label. They released their debut album, Brotherhood, in 1995.
The Jacksons were among the first black American performers to gain a following and have been successful in the music industry since they were signed with Motown in 1968 and 3T are popular all over the world. There must be a lot of pressure that comes with the name Jackson and because of all the hits from several members of the family, we expect every song they release to be really good and TJ has definitely lived up to those expectations!
Now let me tell you a little about the song. When I heard the title, Insomnia, I thought it was going to be sad or depressing because Insomnia is the inability to sleep and I thought oh no, when someone can't sleep they need to see a doctor and get medication but that is not what this is about. In an interview with BSM magazine, TJ said "I remember experiencing a couple of nights where I could't go to sleep. I was up with my wife and we were like kids not wanting the night to end. To me, it was a story that hasn't been told. Insomnia always has a negative connotation and I wanted something to kind of reverse the meaning. The tagline is 'beautiful insomnia' and I wanted to show that it can be a good thing as well." So in this case, the reason someone is unable to sleep is because they are having a good time with their partner or friend and want to spend more time with them. I think that's beautiful. It's a slow, sultry song which gives off good vibes and I feel it can be played anytime you need cheering up or are thinking about your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend or even just a friend. TJ's voice is very soft and soothing and when I hear it and this song, I feel calm. All the Jacksons have a similar sound.
The music video was shot in Paris. It opens wiith TJ and a woman on a balcony looking at the Eiffel Tower and the his name and the song title appear on the screen. Then it says french words which translate into "Realised by" Omar Piechurski and Gaby Song who I guess are producers who worked on the video. The woman who stars in it is Stella Kimberley, a French Model who is absolutley gorgeous. She and TJ play a couple in love and they have really good chemistry which is necessary for this type of acting to work. You would be forgiven for thinking they actually were a couple, theyre acting is amazing! I love that the whole video is shot in black and white. It adds to the romanctic setting. To be honest. I don't think kids should watch it because it is very sensual but it is so well done. I think anyone who has grown up listening to and watching the Jacksons and 3T will be shocked at how mature TJ is because they could still think of him as a young heartthrob from the early days of his band but he is in his 40's now, a husband, father and guardian of beautiful children. I think it's great that he is still working on music at this stage in his life.
Congratulations TJ, Stella and everyone involved in the making of this video. You all have done a wonderful job!
BSM magazine interview with TJ - http://bsmandmedia.com/tj-jackson-nephew-of-michael-jackson-drops-new-single-insomnia/
Watch the video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXOUomEH8s
Purchase and download the song from Apple Music and Google Play! I think it might b on other services too.
TJ Jackson's first solo release!
First, for those who don't know who TJ is, he is a member of the famous musical family the Jacksons. He is the son of Tito of the legendary Jackson Five and is a member of R&B/pop music group 3T with his brothers Taj and Taryll. 3T were mentored by their uncle Michael and signed to his record label. They released their debut album, Brotherhood, in 1995.
The Jacksons were among the first black American performers to gain a following and have been successful in the music industry since they were signed with Motown in 1968 and 3T are popular all over the world. There must be a lot of pressure that comes with the name Jackson and because of all the hits from several members of the family, we expect every song they release to be really good and TJ has definitely lived up to those expectations!
Now let me tell you a little about the song. When I heard the title, Insomnia, I thought it was going to be sad or depressing because Insomnia is the inability to sleep and I thought oh no, when someone can't sleep they need to see a doctor and get medication but that is not what this is about. In an interview with BSM magazine, TJ said "I remember experiencing a couple of nights where I could't go to sleep. I was up with my wife and we were like kids not wanting the night to end. To me, it was a story that hasn't been told. Insomnia always has a negative connotation and I wanted something to kind of reverse the meaning. The tagline is 'beautiful insomnia' and I wanted to show that it can be a good thing as well." So in this case, the reason someone is unable to sleep is because they are having a good time with their partner or friend and want to spend more time with them. I think that's beautiful. It's a slow, sultry song which gives off good vibes and I feel it can be played anytime you need cheering up or are thinking about your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend or even just a friend. TJ's voice is very soft and soothing and when I hear it and this song, I feel calm. All the Jacksons have a similar sound.
Screenshot from the music video
The music video was shot in Paris. It opens wiith TJ and a woman on a balcony looking at the Eiffel Tower and the his name and the song title appear on the screen. Then it says french words which translate into "Realised by" Omar Piechurski and Gaby Song who I guess are producers who worked on the video. The woman who stars in it is Stella Kimberley, a French Model who is absolutley gorgeous. She and TJ play a couple in love and they have really good chemistry which is necessary for this type of acting to work. You would be forgiven for thinking they actually were a couple, theyre acting is amazing! I love that the whole video is shot in black and white. It adds to the romanctic setting. To be honest. I don't think kids should watch it because it is very sensual but it is so well done. I think anyone who has grown up listening to and watching the Jacksons and 3T will be shocked at how mature TJ is because they could still think of him as a young heartthrob from the early days of his band but he is in his 40's now, a husband, father and guardian of beautiful children. I think it's great that he is still working on music at this stage in his life.
Congratulations TJ, Stella and everyone involved in the making of this video. You all have done a wonderful job!
BSM magazine interview with TJ - http://bsmandmedia.com/tj-jackson-nephew-of-michael-jackson-drops-new-single-insomnia/
Watch the video on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENXOUomEH8s
Purchase and download the song from Apple Music and Google Play! I think it might b on other services too.
Follow TJ on Instagram
@tjjackson9
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