Holy Blindfold

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"Holy Blindfold"
Single by Chris Brown
ReleasedJune 13, 2025
Recorded2025
GenreR&B
Length2:50
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Chris Brown singles chronology
"Use Me"
(2025) 		"Holy Blindfold"
(2025) 		"It Depends"
(2025)
Music video
"Holy Blindfold" on YouTube

"Holy Blindfold" is a song by American singer Chris Brown, released on June 13, 2025. It was produced by the Monsters & Strangerz, Jon Bellion and Tenroc.

Background

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Chris Brown first teased the song in May 2025, after he was released from jail in the United Kingdom.[1] On June 5, 2025, he announced the release date and teased the song on social media with a visual of him emerging from a swirling portal and walking in slow motion to a microphone.[2]

Composition

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The song finds Brown crooning about his intense love toward a woman,[1][3] and wanting her to be his solace,[4] over dreamy production.[3][4]

Critical reception

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Bryson "Boom" Paul of HotNewHipHop wrote of the song, "It feels like a reset—romantic, cinematic, and sincere. It blends rich vocals with emotional clarity, spotlighting Brown's growth as both artist and storyteller."[3]

Music video

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Brown released the official music video for "Holy Blindfold" on July 30, 2025, directed by his tour photographer, Travis Colbert. The video arrived alongside the launch of Brown's North American Breezy Bowl XX Tour, which started in Miami on July 30, 2025.[5]

Synopsis

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The music video for "Holy Blindfold" presents a narrative in which Brown is guided blindfolded through various settings by an angelic woman. The two communicate through expressive and fluid dance movements, demonstrating an unspoken trust and connection. Despite his lack of sight, the video illustrates love in its most elemental form—something felt rather than seen. According to Rated R&B, the video features Brown's signature high-energy choreography, adding a cinematic quality that complements the song's emotive tone.[6] In the music video, Brown dances through three distinct settings. He begins by spinning across the marble floors of an empty mansion, then glides through misty garden paths, and finally takes center stage in a floodlit, empty stadium. A mysterious winged figure appears in each scene, disappearing at the video's conclusion when Brown removes his blindfold.[7]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Holy Blindfold"
Chart (2025) Peak
position
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[8] 46
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[9] 37
UK Singles (OCC)[10] 55
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[11] 11
US Billboard Hot 100[12] 89
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[13] 21
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[14] 32
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[15] 14
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[16] 5

References

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  1. ^ a b Centeno, Tony M. (June 13, 2025). "Chris Brown Returns With Uplifting New Song 'Holy Blindfold'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  2. ^ Samuels, Keithan (June 5, 2025). "Chris Brown Announces New Single 'Holy Blindfold'". Rated R&B. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Paul, Bryson "Boom" (June 13, 2025). "Chris Brown Prepares For His World Tour With Lovey Dovey Track "Holy Blindfold"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  4. ^ a b Méndez, Chris Malone (June 13, 2025). "Chris Brown Releases New Single 'Holy Blindfold' Amid U.K. Assault Case". Forbes. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
  5. ^ https://thatgrapejuice.net/2025/07/new-video-chris-brown-holy-blindfold/
  6. ^ https://ratedrnb.com/2025/07/chris-brown-holy-blindfold-video/
  7. ^ https://v1019.com/2025/08/01/chris-brown-unveils-new-music-video-for-holy-blindfold-during-stadium-tour/
  8. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 28. týden 2025 in the date selector. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
  9. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  10. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  12. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  13. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2025.
  14. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2025.
  15. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 9, 2025.
  16. ^ "Chris Brown Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 16, 2025.