Afgan Releases Music Video for His New Single Criminal (Over You), Featuring American R&B Singer thuy

Kapanlagi.com - Afgan has released a music video for the single Criminal (Over You) taken from Afgan's second English-language music project, the EP 'Sonder', which he released last June through the music label EMPIRE. The single "Criminal (Over You)" also features American R&B singer thuy, who is currently gaining a lot of attention.

Afgan's soulful voice and thuy shine in this single, which the music video narrates the pain that comes when we feel loss.

The music video for "Criminal (Over You)" is filled with feelings of regret and various emotions that arise when we disappoint someone. Set in a dark, empty factory, complete with a moody atmosphere, Afgan's latest music video was filmed in two different locations that further emphasize the analogy of distance and disconnection discussed in this song. Scenes featuring Afgan were filmed in Indonesia, while thuy's scenes were filmed in Los Angeles, United States.

Regarding his collaboration with thuy, Afgan said, "thuy is truly amazing. She became part of this song in the final stages of its creation and she made this song sound even more beautiful. I was in disbelief when I first heard the final result. Her voice fits perfectly with this song and I am very grateful that thuy was willing to collaborate on this track,"

"In this music video, my collaborator and I, who direct my latest music videos, created a mysterious world that represents my artistic vision. The shooting process conducted in two different locations illustrates how it feels when two people are increasingly separated. We used a monitor to display thuy, which symbolizes the emotional distance between the characters we portray in this song, who are supposed to be a couple," continued Afgan.

thuy also shared about how he was able to collaborate with Afgan. "Afgan's team initially contacted me to invite me to collaborate, and I have liked Afgan's music for a long time. I immediately agreed to the invitation after I listened to the song! When his team sent creative ideas to me and my team, I immediately thought about the styling aspect and I really liked the final result. Our teams collaborated very well. This song is very close to people who are in a relationship that always brings them back together. I really love the music production aspect of this song and also the writing aspect. "It truly is a fun collaboration for me," said Thuy.

The EP 'Sonder' by Afgan was recorded in London, England and is his most ambitious and personal musical work. Afgan, who started his career at the age of 18, feels that he has finally found his identity in the EP 'Sonder'. "I have been through a lot and have grown up and learned a lot from many experiences in my life," said Afgan.

"In the past, I didn't have a say in the kind of music I wanted to share. My music was controlled by the market and what people expected from me. I didn't have the confidence to speak out. However, many years have passed, and I have become bolder in exploring new colors in my music and opening myself up so that people can get to know me better. I want to be more honest, and I want honesty to be the foundation of my works. I don't want to be put into one box and stay in that box forever just because it feels comfortable for everyone." "I want to keep learning and evolving," said Afgan.

The stories that Afgan shares in the EP 'Sonder' feature two world-renowned Asian female musicians: thuy in the song "Criminal (Over You)" and K-Pop artist Jessi in the song "Escape." The five songs he presents in the EP 'Sonder' become a moment for Afgan to open up through the lyrics he writes and sings as he slowly transforms into a musician who is increasingly connected with his music fans from many sides.

Afgan and his music define Indonesian music on the global stage with his vocal talent, his honest songs, and his distinctive R&B vibe. Throughout his career, Afgan has amassed 20 million followers on his social media and hundreds of millions of streams for his music catalog. His 2021 album titled 'Wallflower' became his first English-language project and his first step into the realm of global pop music. The singles from the album have garnered over 40 million streams, including "M.I.A" featuring Jackson Wang, "Touch Me" (Remix by Robin Thicke), "Say I'm Sorry," and "If I Don't Have Your Love."

(kpl/jje)