Synopsis

A mysterious man with shimmering, otherworldly flesh moves through an otherwise ordinary urban day. He shoots hoops, places bets, rides public transportation, stops for coffee, and drifts through the city with an almost casual sense of purpose. The contrast between his bizarre appearance and the mundane world around him gives the video its deadpan humor. Set to Shit Robot's sleek electronic production and Reggie Watts' soulful vocals, the clip turns everyday routines into a strange, stylish piece of intergalactic slice-of-life surrealism.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was released in September 2013 to promote "We Got a Love," a Shit Robot single featuring Reggie Watts on vocals.

• The song appeared on DFA Records and later became the title track of Shit Robot's second studio album, released in March 2014.

• Reggie Watts is better known for his work as a comedian, vocalist, beatboxer, and improvisational musician. His presence gives the track an unusual crossover between dance music and soulful vocal performance.

• The video's central visual idea was described at the time as a man with "intergalactic space flesh" carrying out normal city activities.

• The clip's humor comes from its refusal to treat the character's appearance as extraordinary. Basketball, gambling, bus rides, and coffee breaks are presented with the calm rhythm of everyday life.

• "We Got a Love" was issued as a split single with The Juan MacLean, another key act associated with DFA Records.