1-800-273-8255 is a poignant collaboration between American rapper Logic and singer-songwriters Alessia Cara and Khalid. Released on April 27, 2017, as the third single from Logic's third studio album, *Everybody*, the song's title references the former phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, aiming to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. The track delves into the internal struggles of someone contemplating suicide, ultimately conveying a message of hope and the importance of seeking help. The accompanying music video, directed by Andy Hines, premiered on August 17, 2017. It portrays the emotional journey of a young man grappling with his sexual identity and the challenges of acceptance, leading him to the brink of despair. Featuring performances by Coy Stewart, Nolan Gould, Don Cheadle, Luis Guzmán, and Matthew Modine, the video powerfully illustrates the impact of support and understanding. The visual narrative resonated widely, contributing to increased calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and earning nominations for Song of the Year and Best Music Video at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
Executive producer- Luga Podesta & Brandon Bonfiglio Producer- Andrew Lerios & Alex Randall Director of photography- Jeff Bierman Sound- Joe Bartone & Eric Ballew Gaffer- Theodore Rysz Grip- Matthew Lim Stylist- Antionette Messam Production Assistant Alec Schweitzer
Logic’s music video for “1-800-273-8255”, released 2017. Directed by Andy Hines. 7:00 in HD, 467,434,712 plays and 5,763,551 likes on YouTube. Filed under Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B and Soul. AltSounds Curated.
- Director
- Andy Hines
- Editor
- Joe Calardo
- Colour
- Sean Coleman
- Label
- Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc
- Production designer
- Hannah Beachler
- Casting
- German Legarreta
- Assistant production supervisor
- Kai Lusk
- Assistant director
- Giovanni Cotto-Ortiz
- Writer
- Andy Hines