Alicia Keys - In Common (official Video) May 2026

: The video is shot entirely in grayscale with a minimalistic aesthetic. It features a bare, grey backdrop punctuated only by urban staples like fire escapes, chain-link fences, and fire hydrants, paying homage to Keys' New York City roots.

: A diverse cast of dancers performs various styles, including contortionist movements, "bone-crushing," finger-tutting, and voguing. Alicia Keys - In Common (Official Video)

: Keys appears with a "fresh-faced," no-makeup look, a choice that coincided with her public commitment to a more authentic, bare-faced image during this era. Themes & Artistic Intent : The video is shot entirely in grayscale

: The video begins with individual expressions of movement and progresses into dancers forming couples, echoing the song’s themes of complex connection and shared "messed up" traits. It concludes with an eruptive "block party" atmosphere. Musical Context : Keys appears with a "fresh-faced," no-makeup look,