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John Legend Drops Paul Hunter-Directed Video for Pharrell-Produced Single “Fireflies”

The video release underscores Pharrell’s role producing and co-writing Muse and signals a producer-led, cinematic reinvention of Legend’s sound.

Overview

  • John Legend released the second single “Fireflies” and its black-and-white video on Sept. 25, with Pharrell credited as producer and co-writer on the track.
  • The Paul Hunter-directed clip pairs Legend at the piano with the Hollywood Cinematic Orchestra and shifts between housing-project and studio backdrops to illustrate the song’s themes of hardship and hope.
  • Muse is a 16-track album fully produced and co-written by Pharrell that Republic Records plans to release on Oct. 23.
  • The rollout follows the lead single “Daylight” and includes reported guest appearances such as Clipse, though some guest credits remain limited in public detail.
  • The pair began work on Muse in early 2025 in Pharrell’s Paris studio, drawing on gospel, soul, doo-wop and Afrobeat influences, and the producer-led approach could shape Legend’s upcoming touring, fashion and film opportunities.