White Horse (Jessica 6 song) explained

White Horse
Cover:	Jessica 6 White Horse.jpeg
Type:	single
Artist:	Jessica 6
Album:	See the Light
Genre:	Disco, house, funk, nu-disco
Length:	4:59
Label:	Peacefrog Records
Chronology:	Jessica 6
Prev Title:	Fun Girl
Prev Year:	2009
Next Title:	Prisoner of Love
Next Year:	2011

"White Horse" is a song performed by the Brooklyn-based trio Jessica 6, taken from their debut album See the Light. It was released in January 2011, as the album's second single by Peacefrog Records. The song was featured in the campaign film for the Mugler menswear collection for Spring/Summer 2012 titled "Brothers of Arcadia."^{[1] [2]}

Composition

"White Horse" is an uptempo disco-pop song with house and funk influences.^[3] According to David Welsh of musicOMH, the song's disco influences thud into "Donna Summer-esque retro-styled glory."^[4]

Critical reception

"White Horse" received positive reviews from music critics. In a review for The Guardian, Michael Cragg felt that the song creates a "fresh take on 70s disco and filtered house with a dash of funk. But while Hercules & Love Affair sound like they now lack a distinctive vocalist, Jessica 6 are elevated by Ruiz's smoky, melancholic voice."^[5] Likewise, Robin Murray of Clash noticed a "definite pop touch, but that doesn’t discredit some fantastic production."^[6]

Music video

The music video for "White Horse" was directed by Marco Avando and aided by Ava Sanjurjo. Nomi Ruiz explained in an interview with Brightest Young Things, the main idea behind the music video of "White Horse." She said that the video "started off with a biker theme. Once Ava Sanjurjo came in as stylist along with Marco and I, it really took its own shape. It was all very improvised but wound up paying homage to NY and night life."^[7] The video premiered on Perez Hilton's website on 28 February 2011.^[8]

Live performances

Jessica 6 performed "White Horse" at the Greek MAD Video Music Awards on 14 June 2011.^{[9] [10]}

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "White Horse" – 5:02
2. "Pressed" – 6:11

• Digital download (Remixes)

1. "White Horse" – 4:59
2. "White Horse" (Radio Edit) – 3:34
3. "White Horse" (Tee's Inbox Remix) – 5:42

Charts

Chart (2011)	Peak Position
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)^[11]	34
Belgium Dance (Ultratop)	36

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label
United Kingdom	7 January 2011	12" single^[12]	Peacefrog Records
United States	17 April 2011	Digital download^[13]
Belgium	16 May 2011	Promo CD single	V2 Records
United States	31 May 2011	Digital download (Remixes)^[14]	Peacefrog Records

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brillson. Leila. Nicola Formichetti's Transgendered Muse Talks X-Rated 'Brothers Of Arcadia' Mugler Video. https://web.archive.org/web/20110626082432/http://style.mtv.com/2011/06/23/mugler-formichetti-nomi-ruiz/. dead. June 26, 2011. MTV. MTV Networks. 26 June 2011. 23 June 2011.
2. Web site: Cowles. Charlotte. Exclusive First Look: Nicola Formichetti's New Muse, Nomi Ruiz, in V. New York. 26 June 2011. 23 June 2011.
3. Web site: Antony Hegarty and Nomi Ruiz reunite for Jessica 6 LP – FACT magazine: music and art. FACT. 9 February 2011.
4. Web site: Welsh. David. Jessica 6 - See The Light. musicOMH. 17 June 2011.
5. Web site: Cragg. Michael. New music: Jessica 6 – White Horse. The Guardian. 17 June 2011. 4 February 2011.
6. Web site: Murray. Robin. Singles Round Up - April 18th. Clash. 17 June 2011. 18 April 2011.
7. Web site: Blodgett. Sam. BrightestYoungThings: Jessica 6's Nomi. Brightest Young Things. 16 June 2011. 8 April 2011.
8. Web site: Hilton. Perez. Watch & Listen: Take A Ride!. PerezHilton.com. 16 June 2011. 28 February 2011.
9. Web site: Nomi Ruiz .... Nomionline.com. 26 June 2011.
10. Web site: Αξέχαστες live εμφανίσεις στα Mad VMA 2011 by Vodafone CU!. MAD Video Music Awards. 26 June 2011. Greek. 15 June 2011.
11. Web site: Ultratop.be - Jessica 6 - White Horse. Ultratip. ULTRATOP & Hung Medien / hitparade.ch. 16 June 2011.
12. Web site: Peacefrog: Releases : White Horse. Peacefrog Records. 16 June 2011.
13. Web site: White Horse – Single by Jessica 6 . iTunes Store US . . 16 June 2011.
14. Web site: White Horse (Remix) – Single by Jessica 6 . iTunes Store US . . 16 June 2011.