While the provides a focused way to follow these confessional lines, the official music video further leans into the nostalgia by featuring Daley singing in the rain—a classic R&B trope.
is a soulful R&B ballad by the Toronto-based duo dvsn (vocalist Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85), featuring the legendary R&B group Jagged Edge . Released in late 2022 as part of their album Working On My Karma , the song is a direct sequel to their controversial single "If I Get Caught". Themes and Narrative DVSN - What's Up Ft Jagged Edge (Lyric Video)
: Even Jay-Z reportedly commented on the project's "toxic" themes, jokingly telling the duo they had surpassed his own "Song Cry" in terms of emotional messiness. DVSN - What's Up Ft Jagged Edge (Lyric Video) While the provides a focused way to follow
: Produced alongside icons Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox , the track intentionally evokes early 2000s R&B, complete with the signature harmonies and adlibs of Jagged Edge. The Visuals Themes and Narrative : Even Jay-Z reportedly commented
: The lyrics detail a protagonist lying in bed with someone else but feeling completely alone, leading to a desperate desire to "text my ex".