Calvin Harris and Sam Smith Drop ‘Promises’ Music Video
Calvin Harris just dropped a music video for his newest track, ‘Promises’, a collaboration with pop artist Sam Smith. The song is a festival dance tune, bringing tons of feel-good energy with its catchy hook.
The music video celebrates voguing culture, a dance movement that became popular in the 1980s, but has come to represent free expression of gender and sexuality among LGBTQ+ individuals. The video’s message is exactly that. It opens with dancers explaining their experiences with the art form, and how it has allowed them to express themselves freely.
The video also features a cameo from Canadian model Winnie Harlow, which was a pleasant surprise to fans:
@winnieharlow your performance in the Promise’s video with @samsmithworld is EVERYTHING! You go HONEY! 🔥😍
— La Maraj (@malloy_lawrence) September 5, 2018
So i had no idea @winnieharlow was in the new Calvin’s music video and i legit screamed when i saw winnie, i was SHOOK 🤤💗
— Tu sicaria (@Carlos_Mav15) September 5, 2018
The tone of the video is upbeat and triumphant, as the dancers show off their moves in a club setting alongside Smith and Harris. The overall message is empowering, ultimately stressing a celebration of individuality.
Watch the music video for ‘Promises’ below, and stream the song here.
