Synopsis
Craig David performs "6 of 1 Thing" in a sleek, performance-led video built around the song's restless relationship theme. Surrounded by dancers and sharply styled visual settings, he moves between direct-to-camera singing and energetic choreography while the presentation reflects the emotional push and pull described in the lyrics. The clip keeps the focus on David's vocal delivery, rhythmic movement and charismatic presence, giving the track a polished late-2000s R&B and pop feel rather than developing a detailed narrative.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video premiered on January 11, 2008, ahead of the single's United Kingdom release in February 2008.
- "6 of 1 Thing" was released as a single from Craig David's fourth studio album, "Trust Me."
- The song was written by Craig David and Fraser T. Smith, with production by Smith and Martin Terefe.
- The track was recorded in Havana, Cuba, and its arrangement incorporates percussion, horns and Latin-influenced touches connected to the album's Cuban musical direction.
- Cuban musicians contributed to the recording, including percussionist Emilio del Monte, saxophonist Jose Luis Hernandez, trombonist Amaury Perez and trumpeter Alexander Abreu.
- A CD/DVD single edition included the music video alongside live performances of "6 of 1 Thing" and "Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)" recorded at Ronnie Scott's in London.
- The song later appeared on David's 2017 compilation "Rewind - The Collection," which helped bring its official video back to a wider online audience.