Mila V is stirring anticipation for her upcoming EP, Static, with the song and video release for “Reno’s Carpool”. In collaboration with co-director and costume designer Jessica van Halteren and stylist and creative consultant Ricardo Van Lachterop, Mila V delivers a meticulously crafted, fantasy-driven aesthetic. “Reno’s Carpool” functions as a short film, exploring themes of self-oppression and ego dominance. The track’s shuddering beats and provocative lyrics make it a stark, personal protest, aiming to expose the true nature of others. The music video transports viewers into a captivating fantasy, neo-noir universe, where Mila V is depicted as being trapped within a metaphorical cage, hypnotized, representing the silenced and confined self. Alongside her, the Chameleon-man character and his elf-helpers serve as symbols of deceit and oppression, representing those who maintain their power by subjugating others. As the video unfolds, Mila V confronts her past, ultimately revealing her strength.
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