Calvin Harris' Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1 closer "Hard to Love" just got the visual treatment. In the new video for the track, which Complex exclusively premiered Friday, Jessie Reyez heads out for a leisurely stroll and skateboarding session while bringing the song's introspective lyrics to life.
In a statement, Reyez shared her appreciation for both Calvin and the video's director, Philip Harris. "I love Calvin Harris and Philip Harris," she said. "They are not brothers...but I love them both the same, music producer and video director. ❤️" Previously, Philip Harris directed Reyez' video for "Blue Ribbon."
Reyez, named one of 13 rising artists from Toronto you should know by Pigeons & Planes earlier this year, recently broke down the inspiration behind her debut EP Kiddo. "So the balloon on [the Kiddo cover], my whole life I've been a child, I don't think that's gonna change," Reyez said. "If I make it to 40, I'll probably still be a kid walking around. It's a nod to childhood. The fact that it's a helium-filled balloon is because I'm rising above a lot of the bullshit that I went through."
Last month, Harris dropped an alternate version of his "Feels" video featuring Big Sean, Katy Perry, and Pharrell.
Thursday, Harris generously informed fans on Twitter that an owl had landed right next to him at 6 p.m. just to tell him to spin his water before disappearing "into a bush." Same, honestly.
Check out the video for "Hard to Love" up top and grab Funk Wav Bounces, Vol. 1on iTunes and other outlets now.
