Format Digital download Length 3:30 | ||
Released March 4, 2016 (2016-03-04) Writer(s) Jonas JebergSam WattersDavid D. BrownJeremih Felton | ||
"Enemiez" is a song recorded by American singer Keke Palmer. It was released on March 4, 2016 via Island Records. The song, produced by Jonas Jeberg, features American singer Jeremih. "Enemiez" was written by Jeberg, Sam Watters, David D. Brown and Jeremih.
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Release
The song premiered online on March 3, 2016, and the next day was released as a single on iTunes Store. Talking about the track, Palmer told Complex, "Sharing this first single off my upcoming album with Island is something I have been looking forward to for a long time!." The song was sent to US rhythmic radio on March 22, 2016.
Critical reception
Rap-Up praised the song's production and wrote that Palmer "isn’t afraid to get raunchy". Idolator's Mike Wass described the song as a "slinky urban-pop jam that falls somewhere between ’90s Janet Jackson and modern day Ciara". According to Brennan Carley of Spin the track showcases Palmer’s "brawny vocals" and "takes her to more mature ground as an entertainer". Madeline Roth from MTV wrote that both the song and the video have "major Aaliyah and Michael Jackson vibes".
Music video
The music video for "Enemiez" was shot in Los Angeles, California, and was directed by Carly Cussen. It premiered via Palmer's VEVO channel on March 4, 2016.
The music video begins when a feud breaks out between two rival gangs. Keke Palmer breaks up a fight that between both gangs. While both groups run in opposite directions, Keke Palmer glances at the leader of the rival gang, its revealed that the video is related to Romeo and Juliet. As Keke Palmer starts to sings and begins dancing around an old warehouse. When Jeremih sings his verse, the leader of the rival gang driving his car with plane tickets in his hand. Keke Palmer abandons the group and tries to run away; but The leader runs after her. Keke Palmer does a dance number ending with her hand around him neck in an attempt to choke the leader, and continues to run to the nearest exit. The video ends with her hugging the rival gang leader.