Watch Oli Sykes and Alice Longyu Gao’s Futuristic ‘Believe the Hype’ Video

Oli Sykes and Alice Longyu Gao’s Futuristic Music Video for ‘Believe the Hype’

The genre-bending collaboration between Oli Sykes and Alice Longyu Gao has finally dropped. Sykes’ contribution features space-age rap against a dark backdrop, a notable departure from his signature screaming style.

Otherworldly Visuals

The futuristic music video, released alongside the song, showcases Sykes and Longyu Gao performing their verses in an otherworldly, silver-painted setting.

Directed by Grace McCarthy and Longyu Gao, watch the ‘Believe The Hype’ video below:

Alice Longyu Gao on the Inspiration Behind ‘Believe the Hype’

Longyu Gao shared her thoughts on the track, stating: “I am an inventor. I am the type of artist that people need to enjoy the awesomeness in person. I am creating exceptional art, and I have to use 95 per cent of my time to fight to be heard, to be seen, and to perform. At the end of the day I just want to make great art that lasts, that nurtures everyone, that heals me. However living in this capitalistic world gives me way too much anxiety, discrimination, and exhaustion. Believe The Hype is a temporary pill for myself to deal with all of that.”

Bring Me The Horizon’s Upcoming Releases and Charity Event

Sykes’ latest collaboration follows Bring Me The Horizon‘s announcement of their upcoming single, “Strangers.” The band first showcased “Strangers” during a DJ set at their Malta Weekender festival, featuring powerful electric guitars and drums, in line with their recent studio work.

Furthermore, Bring Me The Horizon’s Mat Nicholls and Oli Sykes will participate in a charity triathlon to benefit UKRAINEPRIDE. The Allerthorpe Sprint Triathlon, described as “one of the fastest-sprint distance triathlon courses” in York, will host the event in August.

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