Shayfer James - Filthy Habit (Official)

From the new EP, "Haunted Things. Available now, worldwide.
Buy links beneath credits.

Video Featuring:
Shayfer James, Alyssa Kempinski, Donald Gallagher, and Ema Lakovic

Director: Mason Beggs
Director of Photography: Kris Night
Movement/Choreography: Meagan Woods

Editor: Paul Kelly
Online Editor and Color Correct: Scott Bravo
Assistant: Dan Gilkes
Set design: Andrea McKenna
Lighting design: Lance A Michel

Special thanks to Christine Goodman and everyone at Art House Productions, Jersey City for the use of their space, talents, and artists.

[sportacus]

"Teach a machine to bleed" is such a raw lyric, idk if I heard it right but either way, fuckin adore this song

[Quixotic_Dreamer]

I love how ABSOLUTELY HARD you go in this song! That scream must've not been easy, and the way you switch between octaves so seamlessly is just *chef's kiss* Unrelated note, you should totally collab with Rosenfield! Your voices and musical vibes would mesh so well!

[velvetivalentine]

Honestly my favorite artist right next to Queen, love you man.

[Papadakis]

Hope is not lost
It is patiently waiting for us
So take off that black dress
And we'll disappear
Love is not kind
It's a dirty little trick of the mind
My beautiful weakness
I'm happy you're here
Be my filthy habit, love
Be my danger and my drug
We may find some sleep tonight
If you'll be my filthy habit love
Do as you please
Baby make an example of me
Go until broken, and hungry for more
Be what I need
Lady, teach a machine how to bleed
Dismantle me, deadly
Make me a storm
Be my filthy habit, love
Be my danger and my drug
We may find some sleep tonight
If you'll be my filthy habit love
I'm howling at the moon for you
It's so lonely, so lonely here
Be my filthy habit, love
Be my danger and my drug
We may find some sleep tonight
If you'll be my filthy habit love
So take off that black dress
And we'll disappear

[emptyboxie]

Your music is a staple in my day! How you sing 1:52 with such grit and crescendo is always impressive and really nice to hear!

[alexahigh]

I'd have to say that you're currently my favorite artist of all time. And that's saying something, as I have kinda picky tastes in music. Seriously, your music is absolutely amazing. Keep up the awesome work!

[TreadedWater]

Let it never be said that thin, bearded men can't dance erotically!

Great video and great song; the quality in this and other Shayfer James videos reminds me of how an intriguing and compelling visual story can contribute to and ultimately enhance the otherwise purely auditory experience that is music. All forms of artistic expression are, of course, equally valid, but they can only multiply in value when combined with talent, showmanship and creative integrity, which Shayfer James and his associates clearly have in pleasurable excess, much to the benefit of we the listeners and viewers.

Here's hoping you keep producing good music, good music videos and get the notoriety that you deserve!

[herobrigth]

i simply love this man and his songs, they always cheer me up when i'm down.

[shadow_ball]

DIDNT KNOW THERES A MV FOR "FILTHY HABIT"!!!! this may be 7 years old but my god i love the MV! simple, but meaningful. goddamn!!

[toastythedestroyer]

damn I found you a few days ago and I've been listening almost nonstop for three days and this particular song is really saying everything I'm thinking with some things that have happened recently. Shayfer James is now my new favorite music artist.

[krissykillion]

Shayfer James, you are my favorite artist ever. Years ago I heard you on Pandora and you've been my Number One ever since. Your songs, your videos; they're all so amazing. Love your work!

[beautifulfoxy]

This has to be my favorite clip of all time! I love your music, your style and all the art and expression you bring to your creations, it helped me a lot to write my book but also in my casual life!

[BWhaleProductions]

Imma tell you what Shayfer, I only just discovered your music about a month ago and I've fallen for it. You need to get big, you deserve it.

[gjahlar]

love your work, shayfer. your music is so unique and unlike any i've heard and i appreciate it so much.
also, i tried to recommend your music to some of my friends but they had already heard of you :)

[bryanhoyle]

Great song, I'm glad you're making these videos I love them and your music, you are by far my favorite artist

[juliearmstrong]

I really wish that I could see you perform! I just found your music on Spotify and it's just amazing. I only dream of writing songs as good at this, but that being said, I've never tried. Keep it up, though

[hailee]

This is my favorite song lol, I discovered it late but still the best thing. Our school is dressing up like an artist Thursday so I'm coming as you!

[paxtonrice]

I found you on Pandora a few months ago. Thank you very much for the music you create. Some of my favorite songs .

[sirstellar]

I’ve listened to this song every day for a week and I don’t intend to stop. I saw the interview in Luna Luna where you said that gender bending and feminism were meant to be the main themes of the music video and now I love it even more. As someone with a passionate hatred of gender roles and a constant desire to rip them a new one, this video is an inspiration.

[SILLYRBO]

THIS DUDE IS SO UNDERRATED I LOVE THOSE SONGS SO MUCH!!!!