It's been over nine months since Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract shared the filmic music video for "Echo," the first single from his second full-length album, American Boyfriend. Initially titled They Shoot Horses, the album has been a long time coming, but now it's looking as if Kevin is finally gearing up to share his uncompromising vision with the world. After performing the song live in support The Neighbourhood earlier this year, and continually teasing the track on his Twitter, Kevin has returned to the spotlight with "Empty."
Produced by Michael Uzowuru—who recently produced a decent chunk of Frank Ocean's Blonde and Endless—alongside Brockhampton's own Jeff Kleinman and Romil Hemnani, "Empty" is Kevin's boldest take on pop so far. While on tour with The Neighbourhood earlier this year, Kevin told us, “The new album is more accessible and more diverse." Judging from what we've heard of the album so far, it's easy to see what he means.
Alongside the release of the new song, Kevin has shared the gorgeously shot video for the track. Produced by Yours Truly and directed by Kevin himself, the video for "Empty" is the best showcase of Kevin's distinct vision thus far. The art direction on display here is second to none, and there's a sense this is a very special moment for him.
Watch the stunning video for "Empty" above.
saw this video when i was 14 and i was like yo i i have to direct shit for myself ahhhhhh literally changed my life https://t.co/FJ8F8hZUbA
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
stayin up late on school waiting for t to drop a video that was literally the best feeling omg domo23 when bimmer popped up at the end fijsf
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
okay also i got to work with michael uzowuru on the song and he has taught me so much about life i love and look up 2 him a lot
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
damnit man thank you jesse rutherford for actually believing in me and taking me on tour i love you and the nbhd so much seriously
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
THANK YOU CLANCY, KELLY, ANISH, BRIAN, AND JON you guys are ANGELSSSSS
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
henock sileshi i love you thanks for helping me finish this
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
'empty' produced by michael uzowuru, jeff kleinman, and romil hemnani
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
roy on that bitch too
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
ok enough of me. be back with video. bye
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
i can feel my heart more than ever woa what is this feeling
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
so nervous so fucking nervous oh my go
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
thanks joba thanks cody thnks mat thanks logan thanks to all of brockhampton thanks nate thank u guys thanks yourstruly and cruz and carson
— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 21, 2016
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— helmet boy (@kevinabstract) September 20, 2016
