Continue to Hollywoodlife () SKIP AD
Hollywood Life Logo Image

Hollywood Life

Today's Top Stories

  • Britney Spears ans sons
    See Pic

    Britney Spears’ Sons Preston, 15, & Jayden, 14, Are Taller Than Her In Rare Family Photo

  • adele
    See Pics

    Adele, Rebel Wilson, & More Stunning Celebrity Weight Loss Transformations

  • jennifer lopez
    SHOP

    Jennifer Lopez’s Hairstylist Just Launched A $45 Hair Mask That Will Gave You Silky Hair

Hollywood Life
  • Home
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Celebrity Bios
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Shopping
  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
ALL NEWS
  • Vivica A. Fox Fires Back After Troll Tells Her To Wear ‘Clothes That Fit’: I Look ‘Fabulous’

  • Kim Kardashian Heads To The Beach In Sexy Bikini Days After Filing For Divorce From Kanye West

  • Jane Fonda, 83, Admits She’s ‘Happy To Embrace’ Letting Her Hair Go Grey: See Before & After Pics

  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • TV
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Holidays
  • Entertainment Features
  • Podcast
  • Oscar Contenders
ALL ENTERTAINMENT
  • Elisabeth Moss

    When Does ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Return For Season 4?

  • Post Malone’s Cover Of Hootie & The Blowfish To Celebrate Pokemon’s 25th Anniversary Is An Instant Hit

  • Nick Jonas Blasts Off In Search Of A Human Connection On Cosmic New Bop ‘Spaceman’

  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Selena Gomez
  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Khloe Kardashian
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
  • Harry Styles
  • Kourtney Kardashian
ALL CELEBRITY BIOS
  • kylie jenner

    5 Sexy Latex Pants Under $130 That Look Just Like Kylie Jenner’s

  • Vivica A. Fox Fires Back After Troll Tells Her To Wear ‘Clothes That Fit’: I Look ‘Fabulous’

  • One Of These $50 Pendant Necklaces Loved By Taylor Swift & More Celebs Sells Out Every Minute

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Beauty Features
  • Skincare
  • Makeover
  • Diet & Fitness
ALL BEAUTY
  • jennifer lopez

    Jennifer Lopez’s Hairstylist Just Launched A $45 Hair Mask That Will Gave You Silky Hair Like The Star

  • Brad Pitt Shows Off Longer Hair In A Ponytail During Rare Sighting — Pics

  • Get A Full Body Workout On-The-Go With These Amazingly Convenient Pilates Rings

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping
ALL FASHION
  • kylie jenner

    5 Sexy Latex Pants Under $130 That Look Just Like Kylie Jenner’s

  • One Of These $50 Pendant Necklaces Loved By Taylor Swift & More Celebs Sells Out Every Minute

  • Over 1,000 People Say This Comfy Thermal Underwear Set Keeps Them Warm All Winter Long

  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk
Next Up

Lady Gaga Shows Major Leg In Sexy Slit Dress With Matching Pink Hair At Friend’s Wedding

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
  • Search Close

Trending

  • Bonnie Says
  • Celeb Babies
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries
  • Podcast
  • Tiger Woods
Search

NewsExpand Menu

  • Celebrity News
  • World News
  • Exclusives
  • Politics
  • Celebrity Babies
  • Opinions
  • Rock The Vote

EntertainmentExpand Menu

  • Entertainment Features
  • TV
  • Award Shows
  • At The Movies
  • Music
  • Sports
  • Sex & Relationships
  • Podcast
  • At Home With...

BeautyExpand Menu

  • Fragrance
  • Hair Care
  • Health
  • Makeup
  • Nails
  • Skincare
  • Beauty Features
  • Diet & Fitness
  • Shopping

FashionExpand Menu

  • Red Carpet
  • Weddings
  • Fashion Features
  • Shopping

TrendingExpand Menu

  • Bonnie Says
  • TV
  • Celeb Galleries

About UsExpand Menu

  • About Us
  • Writer Bios
  • Scoops, Tips & Corrections
  • Subscribe To Newsletter
  • Contact Us

Celebrity ProfilesExpand Menu

  • Kim Kardashian
  • Kylie Jenner
  • Justin Bieber
  • Selena Gomez
  • Taylor Swift
  • Rihanna
  • Kendall Jenner
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Gigi Hadid
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Angelina Jolie
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • Newsletters
Alerts & Newsletters
  • Jobs
  • Scoops & Corrections
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • California Privacy Rights
  • AdChoices
  • Data Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information
© 2021 Penske Media Corporation
  • Entertainment
  • Music
Exclusive Interview
November 18, 2019 9:00AM EST

Jackson Penn Fights Off Temptation With Pizza To Stay True To ‘My Girl’ In New Video

Jason Brow
Music & Sports Editor
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

What would happen if your deepest fantasy were to happen in front of you? For Jackson Penn, as seen in his new video, he promises to stay loyal to ‘My Girl,’ and he talks EXCLUSIVELY about this video with us.

It’s a tale as old as time: a boy, a girl, and another woman named Champagne. At least, this is the story at the center of Jackson Penn’s new song, “My Girl.” This enchanting pop song tells about a man staring temptation in the face. “Green rain fallin’ down from the ceiling / Big ol’ hoops in your earrings / No one shakes it like you, like you do / You got glitter all on your body / Now it’s all on my body,” sings Jackson. While his friends are “making friends with all your friends,” he decides now is the time to bail before it gets out of hand.

“But I’m just a mortal man / So I gotta get outta here while I can / ‘Cause a good thing shouldn’t be left to chance / And back home / My girl’s got high expectations,” he sings. This tale of staying strong and staying loyal is also emphasized in the accompanying music video. A trio of dancers walks into a dingy pizza parlor one night. While Jackson’s coworkers get to live out their sexual fantasies (while committing about a dozen health code violations.) Yet, that ring on Jackson’s finger keeps him from indulging, but he doesn’t seem to upset about that.

Jackson (aka Freddy Wexler) chatted with HollywoodLife over email about the video, if it’s based on a true story, and the possible coincidence this song has with that other “My Girl” song.

The lyrics of “My Girl” appears to tell the story of a man who wound up in a strip club, be it unintentionally or not, and he changes his mind to “take Mulholland to the one I love.” So, we have to ask – is this based on a true story? 

Jackson Penn: Haha, it’s not. But temptation strikes when you least expect it, and I wanted to write a fun story about that. I did live on Mulholland at one point, so that part is true. But in general, the song is based on life. Everyone experiences temptation, but people deal with it differently.

The video seems like it’s the fantasy of every underpaid, undersexed pizza worker ever. How did you come up with the idea of this video? 

The throwback quality of the song gave me this vision of a barbershop quartet. And because the lyric of the song is edgier than the sound of the record, I always wanted to do something around a stark juxtaposition. The idea of chefs in the kitchen of a strip club or strippers ordering pizza just felt fun. In the treatment, me and the pizza guys are “The Four Seasonings.”

Did you ever work in a pizza joint and have these types of idle thoughts?

I washed cars and had a lot of time to think.

It’s funny that your video for “My Girl” is full of temptation since The Temptations recorded the song, “My Girl.” Was that intentional or just a happy music coincidence? 

Maybe I should start saying it was intentional, but honestly, it was a happy coincidence.

—

Jackson Penn is the moniker for super-producer Freddy Wexler, whose songs have been released by artists like Selena Gomez, Kanye West, Pink, The Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, Martin Garrix, and Celine Dion, and Lil Wayne. Now, he’s got his own music for you to enjoy. Give in to temptation: “My Girl” is out on all digital streaming platforms now.

Click to Subscribe to Our HollywoodLife Daily Newsletter to get more celeb news.
  • Share This Article
  • Reddit
  • LinkedIn
  • WhatsApp
  • Email
  • Print
  • Talk

More Related News:

  • Riker Lynch Laments The High Cost Of Fame In New 'Trop-Rock' Jam, ‘She Wants To Be Famous’
  • Kardashian MUA Hrush Achemyan Drops Debut Single & Claps Back At Haters With ‘Wish Em Well’
  • Fly By Midnight Recruit Betty Who To Transform Song ‘Lovely’ Into An Enchanting Duet

Most Read

Britney Spears’ Sons Preston, 15, & Jayden, 14, Are Taller Than Her In Rare Family Photo

Britney Spears ans sons

Tiger Woods’ Girlfriend: 1st Photos Of Erica Herman Visiting Him In The Hospital After Scary Crash

Erica Herman

David Bowie’s Daughter, 20, Claps Back At ‘Piece Of Trash’ Troll Who Hated On Her Swimsuit Pic

david bowie iman

Miley Cyrus Looks Incredible In Low-Cut Tank Top While Makeup-Free In New Photos

Miley Cyrus

Kourtney Kardashian Stuns In Bra Top & Sheer Covering For Wild Night Out With Kim — Pics

Kourtney Kardashian

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

Have news, pics or video on a breaking news story?

Send us your Tip

More From Our Brands

  • Ina Garten's Favorite Cookware Brand Just Dropped a Sleek New Collection & It's (Already!) on Sale at Williams-Sonoma
    SheKnows

    Ina Garten's Favorite Cookware Brand Just Dropped a Sleek New Collection & It's (Already!) on Sale at Williams-Sonoma

  • Solo Sex Positions to Try for a Seriously Incredible Weekend
    StyleCaster

    Solo Sex Positions to Try for a Seriously Incredible Weekend

  • Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. Is About to Lose His Head in New Hulu Teaser — Plus, Get Premiere Date for Animated Comedy
    TVLine

    Marvel's M.O.D.O.K. Is About to Lose His Head in New Hulu Teaser — Plus, Get Premiere Date for Animated Comedy

  • ‘Have You No Shame?’ Rep. Al Green Delivers Impassioned Speech on Equality Act
    Rolling Stone

    ‘Have You No Shame?’ Rep. Al Green Delivers Impassioned Speech on Equality Act

  • Kristin Cavallari’s Bodysuit, High-Rise Jeans & Classic Pumps Master Monochrome Styling
    FootwearNews

    Kristin Cavallari’s Bodysuit, High-Rise Jeans & Classic Pumps Master Monochrome Styling

    HollywoodLife

    • About Us
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Advertise With Us
    • Careers
    • Scoops & Corrections
    • Contact Us

    Legal

    • Privacy Policy
    • California Privacy Rights
    • AdChoices
    • Terms of Use
    • Data Policy
    • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

    News

    • Celebrity News
    • World News
    • Exclusives
    • Celebrity Babies

    Connect

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
SheKnows Media - Entertainment
© Copyright 2021 HollywoodLife, LLC, a subsidiary of Penske Business Media, LLC.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP
ad