Keri Hilson Ft. Nelly - Lose Control (official Video) -

The 2011 music video for featuring Nelly , serves as a high-concept visual directed by Colin Tilley for Keri Hilson’s second studio album, No Boys Allowed . Visual Narrative & Aesthetics

The song revolves around a club attraction, with the chorus—"Shake, wind, and roll"—serving as both a dance instruction and a suggestive command for intimacy. Nelly contributes a "sexually charged" verse that acts as a counterpart to Hilson’s vocals. Strategic Context Keri Hilson ft. Nelly - Lose Control (Official Video)

The track was produced by the Norwegian duo StarGate , known for hits like Beyoncé's "Irreplaceable". It features a reverberating keyboard riff and "slinky synths". The 2011 music video for featuring Nelly ,

Director Colin Tilley employed "artistically stunning" visuals, shifting away from his typical shadow-heavy style seen in works like "One Night Stand" to a more "summertime-ready" and vibrant desert glow. Musical Composition Strategic Context The track was produced by the

Unlike the urban "pretty girl" aesthetic of her previous single, "Lose Control" leans into raw sex appeal and physical dominance. One notable scene features Hilson’s crew dragging Nelly through the sand, emphasizing the "No Boys Allowed" album theme of female empowerment and control.

Released as the fourth or fifth single from the album, the song was intended to capture the Top 40 and Rhythmic charts by blending R&B with dance-pop elements.

In the official album version, the high-energy track segues into a slow jam titled "Let Me Down," though the music video primarily focuses on the uptempo "Lose Control" section.