"Instruction" is a song by English DJ and record producer Jax Jones, featuring American singer Demi Lovato and English rapper Stefflon Don. It was written by MNEK, Stefflon Don, Demi Lovato and Jax Jones, with the song's production handled by Jax Jones and Mark Ralph. It was released on 16 June 2017, through Polydor Records. "Instruction" is included on the deluxe edition of Lovato's sixth studio album, Tell Me You Love Me. The song was featured in the 2017 dance video game Just Dance 2018.
Video Instruction (song)
Background
On 12 June 2017, Jax Jones first shared a snippet of the song on Twitter, along with the single's release date. Stefflon Don also tweeted a similar snippet a few minutes later, while Demi Lovato tweeted it on 13 June 2017, revealing the featured artists of the song. "This one's about to be fire," she captioned her post. Demi Lovato shared a longer teaser of the song on 14 June 2017, revealing more of the song's lyrics.
Maps Instruction (song)
Composition
The Brazilian website for Billboard wrote that the track begins with "[the] samba school's drums" and is followed by "a beat of reggaeton - the rhythm of the moment".
Critical reception
Mike Wass of Idolator said: "The samba-infused banger, which boasts a verse from UK rapper Stefflon Don, is an instant Song Of The Summer contender."
Kat Bein of Billboard stated that "it already promises to stomp summer radio into total submission." She described the song as a "massive tune led by booming drums with a colorful pop attitude, counter-pointed by he unmistakable party of Brazilian Carnival."
Music video
The music video was filmed on 20 July 2017, in Los Angeles, California. It was released on 2 August 2017.
Live performances
On August 18, 2017, Jones joined Demi Lovato on Good Morning America, where they made the first televised performance of the track. On November 10, 2017, Jones, Lovato and Stefflon Don performed the song for the first time together at BBC's Sounds Like Friday Night Show.
Usage in media
The song is featured in tenth episode of the television series The Bold Type. The song was featured in the 2017 dance rhythm game, Just Dance 2018. It was also played during the Miss Universe 2017 swimsuit competition.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
- Jax Jones - composer, lyricist, producer, drum programmer, programmer, recording arranger, synthesizer programmer
- Demi Lovato - composer, lyricist, vocalist
- Stefflon Don - composer, lyricist, vocalist
- MNEK - composer, lyricist
- Mark Ralph - producer, mixer
- Stuart Hawkes - mastering engineer
- Drew Smith - engineer
- Tom AD Fuller - assistant recording engineer
Charts
Certifications
References
External links
- Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
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