The video for the Timbaland-produced track was created in partnership with Vivienne Westwood and Hunger TV.
- Nov 13, 2015
AceShowbiz - Zendaya Coleman is back with new music. The Disney star premiered on Thursday, November 12 a brand new track called "Close Up" and its music video, which was made in partnership with Vivienne Westwood and Hunger TV.
Produced by Timbaland, the slow-tempo R&B tune features maturer and edgier vocals from the 19-year-old singer/actress. In the accompanying visuals, she looks stunning in multiple outfits from Westwood's Fall/Winter 2015 and couture collections, including a black dress, a red gown and an oversized plaid suit.
"Close Up" came as the first preview of Zendaya's second album, which is scheduled for release early next year. She's currently working on the follow-up to her 2013 self-titled record with Babyface and Diane Warren, in addition to Timbo.
The "K.C. Undercover" star revealed what to expect from her upcoming studio effort in an interview with Hunger TV. "So this new album is kind of me talking about stuff that at this point I finally understand, and have been through and can speak about," she explained. "It's not super deep; it's all around the ideas of love. Dealing with love for the first time and what that means to me has been a big part of the album. It's also falling in love with yourself. I think that as you grow older you have to fall in love with yourself, and understand who you are."
She continued of her new sound, "A lot of labels are afraid of the kind of music that I want to do, because it's something different. I don't necessarily want to make what's already on the radio, or what every young girl my age is doing. I want longevity, and if you want a long career, you have to be happy with yourself so you do't go crazy, and the only way to do that is to be yourself."
