Khalid - Otw (official Video) Ft. 6lack, Ty Dolla $ign Official

: Critics at Grammy.com praised the video for its "contagious, authentic smiles" and "block party" atmosphere, which reframes the song as more than just a typical late-night hookup anthem.

: The video was widely celebrated for its "vintage R&B group throwback vibes," with fans on platforms like Reddit noting it felt like a potential #1 hit had it been released earlier in the season. Khalid - OTW (Official Video) ft. 6LACK, Ty Dolla $ign

: To ground the throwback vibe, Complex notes the appearance of "wistful gems" like a T-Mobile Sidekick , a landline phone, and a Kodak Printomatic camera, evoking a time before social media dominance. : Critics at Grammy

: Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, and 6LACK perform coordinated choreography—sliding side-to-side in unison—acting as a fictional R&B supergroup appearing on a pink bedroom's TV screen. Thematic Elements : Khalid, Ty Dolla $ign, and 6LACK perform

Khalid’s (Official Video), directed by Calmatic , is a masterclass in 2000s R&B nostalgia that transforms a modern smooth-trap track into a colorful homage to the "boy band" era. Released in July 2018, the visual complements the song’s "drop-top smooth" production by Nineteen85, blending retro aesthetics with the carefree energy of a summer night. Visual Aesthetic & Directorial Style

: Pitchfork called the track "pure R&B nostalgia," while Paper Magazine described it as a "refreshing slice of smooth, radio-ready R&B".