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Ari Lennox Shares First Look At Video For Her Latest Single ‘Pressure’ (Exclusive Video)

The gworlz might not be ready for the heat Ari Lennox is coming with! Earlier this week, the talented singer shared a video teaser of the song “Pressure.” The 11-second clip has received more than 20,000 views on her YouTube channel. So, it’s safe to say that the fans are waiting and ready!Well, we’ve went ahead and secured a first look at the “Pressure” video coming this Friday at 12p.m. ET.

Our exclusive video gives 30 seconds of Ari serving looks, bawdy and confident energy! Ms. Lennox is seen in two distinct looks, but The Shade Room can confirm that fans will get to see a few more!

But, no worries, you won’t have to wait until then to stream this banger. “Pressure” will be available on streaming platforms at midnight tonight.

In August, Ari shared photos in the studio with iconic singer, songwriter and producer Babyface. Besides the visuals, she kept the details about the link-up private. Still, the behind-the-scenes look piqued interest among fans as the tweet received well over 42,000 likes.

Babyface isn’t listed on any credits for “Pressure,” according to Genius’s annotations, but it still has some heavyweight influence. In addition to Ari’s lyrics, the song features writing from Johnt Austin, Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael-Coxsome of the greatest writers in the industry, full stop! Elite and Jai’Len Josey are also listed under writing credits.

Enjoy the exclusive video below:

This article was updated to include the official release of the video:

Roomies, the time is here. As promised, Ari Lennox’s latest music video “Pressure” is now available on YouTube. Released under Dreamville/Interscope Records, Ari served about 3 minutes of tribute looks, smooth moves and sexy lyrics.

Our good sis details exactly what she’s looking for in an intimate exchange. We’re talking bedroom tales type of exchange! The video has racked up over a million views and more than 3,800 comments.

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Cassandra Santiago

Cassandra Santiago is a multimedia journalist, editor, and editorial strategist with over a decade of experience shaping conversations across arts, entertainment, culture, and global news. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she has built a cross-platform career spanning newspapers, magazines, radio, and digital media. She joined The Shade Room five years ago and currently serves as a Senior Editor, where she leads editorial direction, oversees exclusive coverage, and trains and edits a team of writers. Cassandra has played a key role in developing high-impact content and editorial strategies for an audience of more than 30 million, contributing to platform growth, engagement, and monetization across multiple channels. In addition to her leadership role, she remains a daily contributor, with her articles generating more than 41 million views since 2023. Beyond The Shade Room, Cassandra offers freelance social media strategy services, speaks on the influence and impact of Black media at public panels, and owns Did It For You, an event design company in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She is Poynter Institute–certified and was named to the DMV’s 35 Under 35 list in 2024.

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