Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic - Skate

What this video is

Released on July 30, 2021, 'Skate' arrived during the early post-COVID reopening period, functioning as a culturally resonant piece of joyful escapism. Silk Sonic, formed by Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak, positioned their entire aesthetic project as a loving tribute to mid-1970s Black American music — specifically disco, funk, and soul. 'Skate' pivoted from the Commodores/Chi-Lights reference points of 'Leave the…

Why it matters

A landmark entry in the 2020s neo-retro R&B movement, 'Skate' demonstrates how contemporary Black artists are engaging in active, scholarly reconstruction of 1970s disco-funk aesthetics rather than mere pastiche. Alongside 'Leave the Door Open,' it helped define the Silk Sonic project as a…

The director

Florent Déchard is a music video director credited on this production alongside Bruno Mars and co-director Philippe Tayag (also known as Phil Tayag). Philippe Tayag is a dancer and creative collaborator associated with Bruno Mars's performance world. Bruno…