Chris Brown plays a hero who romances and sets off to rescue his lady love, played by Ariana Grande, in his new, dark, medieval fantasy-themed music video.
The clip for "Don't Be Gone Too Long," a pulsing, sensual duet, was released on Friday night. Brown, 25, tweeted a link to the video and also said he directed it.
Grande, 21, plays the part of a princess who gets captured by soldiers and locked in a tower. The "Problem" pop star and Brown share several steamy scenes together, including one in which she appears as a ballerina. He also showcases his signature dance moves.
I directed this one also.. Wanted to do something different
? Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) September 13, 2014Grande, who has kept mum about her actual love life, had in February shared on her Instagram sneak peeks of the video—a picture of herself dancing with Brown and a photo of her with her ballet slippers.
"They'll be tied properly for the video shoot I promise ... lol," she said.
Grande does not sport her signature high ponytail in the video. She has been letting her hair down more often lately.
"Don't Be Gone Too Long" is featured on Brown's new album, X, which is set for release on Sept. 16.