Jeremih - Changes

What this video is

Released October 21, 2022 via Def Jam Recordings, 'Changes' marked Jeremih's first solo single in over four years, positioning the Chicago singer-songwriter as a legacy R&B voice reclaiming relevance in a crowded post-pandemic landscape. The track's beat, crafted by fellow Chicagoan Hitmaka, samples Avant's 2003 hit 'Read Your Mind,' creating a deliberate bridge between early-2000s quiet-storm R&B and contemporary…

Why it matters

The video is a textbook example of 2020s legacy R&B comeback aesthetics: cinematic realism, emotionally legible narrative arcs, and deliberate nostalgic sampling as genre signaling. Its rapid editing pace (1.46s avg shot length) within a traditionally slow-burn genre reflects the influence of…

The director

Ian Mills Miller is a music video director operating under the banner of Mills Miller Media, a Chicago-area production company. His verified directorial credits span a diverse range of genres and artists including Lil Wayne, Dave East, Tee Grizzley, and Bon…