Hello Miss Johnson

Album: released as a single (2024)
Charted: 85
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Songfacts®:

  • "Hello Miss Johnson" is a mix of humor, charm, and a healthy dose of audacity. In the song, Harlow flips the traditional courtship script by addressing the mother of his romantic interest. It's both an ode to respect and a bold tactic, presenting Harlow as a suitor who doesn't just want to impress the girl but knows winning over the matriarch might be the ultimate key to her heart.
  • The song nods knowingly to OutKast's iconic "Ms. Jackson," though where André 3000 and Big Boi were offering heartfelt apologies and explanations to a disapproving mother, Harlow is introducing himself, full of swagger and intention. Both songs use their maternal muses as a storytelling device, but the emotional stakes couldn't be more different. "Ms. Jackson" mourns what's lost, while "Hello Miss Johnson" revels in the possibilities of new love.
  • Jack Harlow, Clay Harlow, Aksel Arvid, Dougie F, Jose Velazquez, Nickie Jon Pabón, Angel "BabeTruth" Lopez and Don Cannon wrote "Hello Miss Johnson."

    Clay Harlow, Aksel Arvid, Angel "BabeTruth" Lopez and Don Cannon created the lightly sashaying beat.

    Several of these contributors have a history of working with Jack Harlow:

    Clay Harlow, Jack's younger brother, has collaborated with him on previous projects. Their partnership extends beyond music, as they co-own a local sign shop in Louisville.

    Don Cannon has a long-standing relationship with Jack Harlow. He's the co-founder of Generation Now, the record label that signed Harlow in 2018.

    Angel López has worked on Harlow's previous releases, including his singles "Nail Tech," "First Class," "Dua Lipa" and "Churchill Downs."

    Nickie Jon Paboìn is Harlow's recording and mixing engineer.
  • Filmed entirely as if viewed through CCTV footage, the video captures Harlow delivering a theatrical serenade and wooing Miss Johnson's daughter with grand, often absurd romantic gestures, all while chaos erupts in the background. The static and grainy quality of the CCTV shots lends a voyeuristic charm, making viewers feel like unintentional observers of a private love story.
  • The video was directed by Yulya Shadrinsky and Marita Gurcciani, collectively known as Shadrinsky. The directing duo are known for their distinctive style in the fashion world, having worked with renowned designers like Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier.

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