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Despite appearing as an intensely sexualized visual, both the director, Paul Hunter, and D'Angelo revealed in a 2012 GQ interview that the emotional intensity was not driven by sex at all: The New York Times The Direction

These videos are often the purest form of . Because they weren't intended for mass consumption or monetization, they capture raw, unedited life: A baby’s first steps recorded in 2012. Untitled Video

A shaky, low-resolution clip of a concert from a flip phone. Despite appearing as an intensely sexualized visual, both

: D'Angelo was initially skeptical, calling the idea "completely bonkers." He reportedly refused to leave his car on the day of the shoot until he was convinced by his team. both the director