Every cameo in Stormzy’s video for ‘MEL MADE ME DO IT’
Jose Mourinho and Stormzy via Youtube
Every cameo in Stormzy’s video for ‘MEL MADE ME DO IT’
Words: Dylan Murphy
The rapper made a surprise return with the release of the video for ‘MEL MADE ME DO IT’ which featured Usain Bolt, Jose Mourinho and Louis Thereoux to name a few. Now, we have the full cast list.
In an industry dominated by an app that favours short disposable content, it’s becoming harder and harder to make longer form content stick. Singles are prioritised over albums, sounds on Tik Tok are more important than ever and with that in mind, if the music content is over five minutes it usually takes something pretty special to arrest the internet’s attention.
Enter Stormzy. Last night, the London rapper dropped a ten (yes, ten) minute video for a new track ‘MEL MADE ME DO IT’, in an unannounced move. A press release describes the track as a “a direct reference to the influence of his long-time personal stylist, Melissa’s Wardrobe” and it features a powerful monologue written by Wretch 32 and narrated by British actress Michaela Cole. Those contributions would be impressive by themselves, but Big Mike really called on the cavalry of black British excellence for a moving series of shots after some unexpected appearances from other pop culture icons.
The most recognisable appearances from international guests comes from Usain Bolt and none other than Jose Mourinho. However, it’s the appearances of figures moving the needle in Britain like Little Simz, Dave and Clint that make for the most stirring moment towards the end. We’ve got the full list of cameos below in alphabetical order:
Brenda Edwards
Clint Cortez
Daniel Louisy
Dave
Dina Asher-Smith
Gabrielle
Headie One
Henriee Kwushue
Ian Wright
Jade LB (A.K.A. Keisha The Sket)
Jazzie B
Jenny Francis
JME
Jonathan Ross
Jose Mourinho
Julie Adenuga
Little Simz
Louis Theroux
Malorie Blackman
Megaman
Melissa’s Wardrobe
Nella Rose
No Signal FM (Taja Boodie, Huda Ahmed, RBC (Anthony Ewetade), Jojo Sonubi, David Sonubi)
Posty (of GRM Daily)
Rashid (of Link Up TV)
Stylo G
Tanisha Edwards
Tiana Major9
Trevor Nelson
Usain Bolt
Walé Adeyemi
Yianni Charalambous
Zeze Mills
Also present are Stormzy’s own family during the kitchen scene along with his personal chef, Chef Vickz
Watch the video for ‘MEL MADE ME DO IT’ below:
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