Starting with a slam poem and full of choreographed dancing, Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes may have figured out a great recipe for directing a captivating music video with his clip for “Better than Me.”
Its poem accompaniment (Ashlee Haze’s “For Colored Girls [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][The Missy Elliot Poem]”) immediately brings up the bitterness of envy and the insecurity that often follows. The dancers, led by Hynes, are lost in their world – and if, like me, you’re a sucker for great choreography, then you’re probably equally immersed. The tinkling synths and rushed, whispery vocals from Hynes and featured artist Carly Rae Jepsen give it an ominous backing reflected by the warehouse dance scene.
“Better than Me” comes from Blood Orange’s latest album Freetown Sound, which dropped at the end of June.
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