Experience the dreamy, retro-tropical visuals of the official music video here:
Directed by long-time collaborator , the video utilizes a kaleidoscopic lens to create a dreamy, hallucinogenic environment. The narrative centers on a "lovesick protagonist" played by Charlie Puth, who pines for an oblivious Shenseea.
A notable element of the track is Charlie Puth's vocal performance, which differs significantly from his usual style. : Puth adopts a deeper, almost baritone-like voice
: Puth adopts a deeper, almost baritone-like voice for the song, a choice reportedly inspired by a game on The Tonight Show .
: The yellow hut featured in the video is the same one seen on the Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 album cover, serving as a physical manifestation of the album's relaxed, summer-soaked identity. Musical Performance and Vocal Delivery Musical Performance and Vocal Delivery : The action
: The action shifts between a recording studio, a vintage limousine, and a sunny beachside bungalow.
: Shenseea, a Jamaican dancehall artist, provides a contrasting energy to Puth's smooth, piano-led verses, though her inclusion sparked debate among listeners regarding the song's genre classification. Reception and Artistic Direction the visual complements the song’s breezy
The official music video for "Obsessed" by Calvin Harris , featuring Charlie Puth and Shenseea, is a psychedelic, beachside exploration of unrequited longing and vibrant retro-tropical aesthetics. Released in late 2022 as part of Harris's Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 era, the visual complements the song’s breezy, piano-driven production with a "stoney technicolor" atmosphere. Visual Narrative and Aesthetic