Kelela - Washed Away (Official Music Video)

Kelela - Washed Away (Official Video)

Taken from the sophomore album ‘RAVEN’ out now via WARP.

Director: Yasser Abubeker
Creative Direction: Kelela, Mischa Notcutt
DOP: Daisy Zhou
Drone Operator: Barney Clark
Production: YMI Studio
Editor: Amber Saunders @ Marsheen
Colour Grade: Megan Lee @ Electric Theatre Collective Makeup Advisor: Raisa Flowers
Styling Assistant: Cari Lima
Fixer/Local Production Coordinator: Mikael Tamerat Production Assistants: Agata Kassa, Jijo Kebede Health and Medical Care: Biniam Bahta (MD)

Logistics Coordinator: Mengistu Mesfin
Location Drivers: Amanuel Belay, Zerihun Fisseha, Aschalew Tsegaye, Aklilu Hailegabriel Drivers in Addis Ababa: Henock Teklu, Mikael Yimer
Special Consultant: Nora Juhar of Afar Bureau of Culture and Tourism
Chef: Brook Assefa
Camp Manager: Ayele Alemu

Special Thanks:
Ethiopia’s State Minister of Tourism Mrs. Selamawit Dawit, The Embassy of Ethiopia in London, The Afar Regional State Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Ato Habib Mohammed Yayo, Selahdin Habib Mohammed of the Afar Regional State Bureau of Public Service and Human Resources Development, The Communities of Dallol area, Host (Kelela’s Father) Mizanekristos Yohannes and Nigist Towers Hotel & Apartments for their wonderful hospitality and care.

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[kelelaofficial]

Extending the warmest thank you to everyone running up ‘Washed Away’ rn. Recorded this track in the midst of uncertainty and a lot of my first takes made it to the final. I really didn’t think I’d hit on anything that would resonate out the gate, but I can see now that it was my willingness to try that paved the way for self belief and renewal. Hope it makes you feel the same🫀

[Chuuzus]

OMG WHEN THE WORLD NEEDED HER THE MOST SHE CAME BACK!

[DareenBeat]

SHE NEVER MADE A BAD SONG IN HER ENTIRE CAREER

[elvisjoelle]

she was doing runs for like a minute and not one of us complained. the cinematography?! the voice? the beautiful head shape?! wow.

[PSCloudStrife]

As a Kelela stan and a Geography nerd, this feels like a prayer answered. When Björk announced Fossora, I said “All we need is Kelela and 2022 will be complete”

[michelthomasss]

Imagine a place where there is no fear, no anxiety, no phobias, no anguish, no pain, no trauma, no shame, no euphoria, no anger, no melancholy, no regret, no worries, no rush, no limitations, no desires or frustrations.

A place where everything has been washed away and there is only the absolute state of contemplation of your own existence, with absolutely no needs, just freedom.

I find this place every time I listen to this song or watch this video, and it has been my cure, my refuge, since its release.

Thank you Kelela.

[neverseenanherolikemeinasci-fi]

THIS FEELS LIKE A DREAM, SHE'S BACK OMG

[daniellecoley]

I burst into tears when she removed her hair. Locs are so spiritual and letting them go signifies a part of yourself you’re letting go.

[teeade]

*I'm obsessed with gliding synths/pads. Any song that has this sound is due to go platinum in my household* 🥺

[neverseenanherolikemeinasci-fi]

So atmospheric and lush, I love the synths and her voice is just pure bliss

[maemaemoo]

These visuals remind me of Erykah Badu’s ‘Didn’t Cha Know’. On a path of healing, an ascension.. it’s very moving. Can’t wait to hear more. Girl, we missed you so much!

[zeep]

take me apart is truly a healing album… i’m excited to see what’s in store next

[ragnabolt]

I’m legit emotional. I’ve been following Kelela since I was 14 during the 2012-2013 SoundCloud era, all the way up to this point. I am so proud of her and where she has taken her career. I knew as soon as I heard her mixtape and features that she was going to be a star. 🌟 I could say a lot more but let me stop here! ✨😭

[killingthemood]

Only kelela could come here and make a 3 minute interlude with more vocalizations than lyrics one of my favorite songs this year

[aproudflower]

THANK YOU GOD FOR THIS SEASON OF ABUNDANCE!

[teamomukho]

One thing about her... she will never disappoint

[divineeuuh]

This is the year to elevate, evolve, and ascend and I KNOW Kelela's about to give us the perfect soundtrack to do so 🧘🏿‍♂️✨️✨️✨️

[hispersonalpage]

This music video is a classic and will age like fine wine

[cuteartsyguy]

Some say that when you go under anesthesia, you experience a taste of the underworld ... A few days ago during surgery ... I had my air pods on playing this song on repeat, and I feel like the frequencies in this song brought me closer to god than I've ever been ... I cannot think of another way to describe it. This is a very healing song she has made ... and the shortness of it keeps me coming back. I will never forget that feeling of hearing this while being in and out of consciousness & traveling through different dimensions ... I felt this song on my soul. And I have been healing so well too ... I believe this song blessed my surgery. Thank you Kelela!

[bnxlvrd]

This was amazing. Those shots of her walking on the water are AMAZING omg