A defining feature of the "Valentino" video is its bold, authentic representation. Olly Alexander expressed immense pride in the project for being noting that two men singing specifically about a boy remains rare in mainstream pop.

Watch the official music video for 'Valentino' to see the colorful anti-Valentine's Day mission unfold: Years & Years, MNEK 'Valentino' by Jordan Rossi | Videos YearsAndYearsVEVO Promonews• Feb 14, 2019 A Lesson in Moving On

The "Valentino" video serves as a reminder that while romance may be fleeting, a good friend and a little bit of creative destruction are the ultimate cures for a broken heart.

: Shot in Stockholm during a stop on the Years & Years EU tour.

The video begins with a cinematic nod to Sex and the City , as Olly Alexander discovers a sticky note on a massive teddy bear from the titular "Valentino" that reads, "I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me". While Olly is initially devastated, MNEK arrives to shift the energy from heartbreak to empowerment.

: Featured on the deluxe edition of the Years & Years album Palo Santo .

The collaboration was an extension of their real-life friendship; the two wrote the track together after bonding over shared experiences with "fuck boys" who had messed them around. By centering their mutual support, the video transforms a story of romantic failure into a victory for queer brotherhood. Production and Context : Jordan Rossi.