H.E.R. And Skip Marley's Chemistry Makes Even The Subway Look Romantic In 'Slow Down'

Ah, can you smell the romance airborne? Skip Marley and H.E.R can. One listen to their sultry, rose-scented group effort "Slow Down" makes it clear that although we're still more than a month out from Valentine's Day, this team-up will put you in the mood. The mood to cuddle up on the couch right after exchanging ridiculously expensive gifts purchased just moments before coming over.


The reggae-influenced "Slow Down" directly precedes a first kiss as both artists talk to together about getting just a little closer. And in the video, which dropped recently, that closeness becomes tangible — immediately after a lot of long, lingering looks across the room.


The narrative her is one of desire. Marley sees H.E.R., H.E.R. Sees Marley, however they don't talk. They just make eyes at a restaurant and at a green-hued party up until eventually they dance with each other. That's once things really open up. The rest of the gorgeously shot clip (which expertly manages to capture both the grit and aesthetics of a massive gray sky over Harlem, and also because the New York City subway) is sheer joy, the spark of a recently lit romantic flame.


"Slow Down" precedes the release of Skip Marley's forthcoming album that's set to drop sometime soon. He revealed in an interview with iHeartRadio last year that the project will be a "fusion" of reggae and more. H.E.R., Meanwhile, is nominated for five Grammys — including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year — at the 2020 awards. We'll find out if she wins on January 26.


She also brought her song "Slide" to Late Night with Seth Meyers on Monday night (January 6). Check that out below, then get lost in the romantic visual for "Slow Down" up above.