Fox Sinclair
Following up her single “Soft”, singer/songwriter/producer Fox Sinclair reveals new single “Playing To Win”.
“‘Playing to Win’ is straight up telling a lover to step up their game! It’s more fun to just dive into romance - if someone is wishy washy I’m not into it. If you want me you have to be all about me. Play to win, if not, you lose,” says Fox Sinclair.
The Los Angeles-based artist studied production at the School of Audio Engineering and worked with artists like Faith Evans and T.I. under producer MyGuyMars, eventually landing at 17 Hertz in Hollywood. She went on to join a writing team through Paradise Records with Fernando Garibay writing for Afrojack, and performed at several staple venues across LA like Peppermint Club, Sayers, and Petite Hermitage.
Innovative, bold and authentic, Fox Sinclair is a name you want to remember.
“Playing To Win” is now available worldwide.
Photo credit: Roxy Rodriguez
When did you start making music?
I started singing and playing the guitar at a young age but didn't realize I was making music until I got my hands on a loop pedal. This was almost 10 years ago. I had it for fun and sometimes used it in dance performances. One day during a hurricane party in New Orleans, I was looping in front of my weed dealer, waiting for the electricity to go, and he thought it was so cool. A year later I was in LA at going to school for music production.
You studied at the School of Audio Engineering. What did your time there teach you as a producer?
I really got the basics of production software down- midi, audio, effects, etc. I had no idea what I was doing when I went in there! I had rhythm from being a dancer my whole life and I had whole lot to say so making music came pretty naturally. It was a fun time of discovering a new tool to express myself.
At what point did you realize you were an Artist? And when did you decide to release your original music?
I think I'm constantly reminding myself I'm an artist. Not because I don't know it, but I don't know any other way of being really. The need to create, explore and express has always been what keeps my attention. I'm surrounded by a lot of artists and it’s not until I step out of that zone that I'm REALLY reminded. We're all artists in some way or another, some just need to explore the non-traditional and others are happy with being cozy in the known.
Could you tell us about your first experience in the music industry?
My first couple experiences in the music industry were: serving drinks, rolling blunts, and cleaning toilets! I was so eager that I took internships just to be around working artists. I got my hand dirty doing foley and ADR for horror films but that ended up being a disaster too! I didn't start making moves until I focused on my own artistry. If you build it, they will come.
Who was the first person to ever believe in you and your talent?
My parents duh, but the first person that made it seem cool was my weed dealer in NOLA.
How would you describe Fox Sinclair, the artist?
Fox Sinclair is a bad ass. She’s hot, fun, and dangerous. Despite the large amount of sass, her soulfulness doesn't get pushed to the wayside. She has no issue expressing her feelings- even if they are just passing moods. I love her. She loves her. I love me.
"Playing to Win" is your new single. What's the story behind this song?
So. I was really into this guy, and he was being timid...... He didn't know what he had in front of him.
What can you tell us about the music video? What was the inspiration behind it?
I originally wanted to shoot a big pep-rally scene because there are a few sports analogies in "Playing To Win". I was in Vegas with some gal pals and it seemed fun to flip the narrative to gambling. Vegas has that big baller feel and it was interesting to place the song in that aesthetic. I like flipping situations to see how a fresh perspective can affect the narrative. Maybe I'll still make the basketball video... there are just so many ways to win.
What message do you want to convey through your art?
I grew up in a conservative society where speaking my mind, my feelings, my desires was not generally welcomed. I've struggled particularly in relationships expressing myself as a free, wise, and wild woman. While my songs are cathartic and healing for me as the goddess woman I continue to grow into, I hope they convey a boldness that allows others to welcome their feisty lil fox hiding away somewhere.
As a producer, what advice would you give to new producers?
DON'T HOLD ONTO YOUR MUSIC. There is this thing called the internet. You will grow as you go and nothing is as precious to others as it is to you. Don't let the time pass that you could be moving on to new things. It's not always "better" but it is progress.
ALSO there is no right or wrong way to make a song. If you think you need new toys to make a hit- get over it. You can make a banger with a spoon and an iPhone.
You are also a pole dancer instructor. What does dancing make you feel?
It's my favorite thing in the world. I don't have to think, my body thinks for me. I don't have to plan, I just move. It's inspiring sharing that portal to joy with others- especially with pole dancing where people may have their reservations. I love watching the freedom that comes with my instruction. Just like my music, my classes aren't PG. Most people need that more than they know.
What do you want to accomplish as a human being?
I want to have a voice that can reach a large enough group of people that we can shift consciousness to love, passion, freedom and balance. I want to help people feel comforted.
In your opinion, what would make the world a better place?
What would make the world a better place is if everyone could just relax.
People tend to be on the defense, needing to prove a point and fight for what is right. Well, it’s a big world and if we could relax and put our unrequited listening ears on, communicate intellectually and honestly, we could make a lot of progress. Narcissism really killed the cat- definitely not curiosity. It's got 9 lives anyway, ya feel me? Seriously though, people are so defensive, fighting for what they believe it right instead of listening. We (western modern world) are so narcissistic. It'd be cool if we learned how to communicate and listen better.
Western modern world is narcissistic- not even nationally, but individually. I think if people were better listeners instead of so concerned with being right all the time we might have more compassion and transversely figure some things out. Listening and honest communication without being on the defense all the time would be quite refreshing!
What biggest life lessons have you learned so far?
The one person that will undoubtedly be with you forever is you. So you better fuckin' enjoy yourself.
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