Lennox utilizes metallic backdrops and vibrant, oversized fashion that directly references Elliott's "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)".
The "BMO" video is heavily defined by its deliberate homage to 90s icons, specifically and the R&B trio Total . Directed by Child , the visual aesthetic recreates several classic motifs: Ari Lennox - BMO (Official Music Video)
A core element of the video is Lennox's unapologetic display of natural beauty. She rotates through several distinct hairstyles, including her signature curly "pineapple" puff, Bantu knots, and a sleek high ponytail. This variety reinforces the album's broader themes of self-love and the "Shea Butter Baby" lifestyle—embracing natural hair and skin. Song You Need to Know: Ari Lennox, 'Bussit' - IMDb Got You All in Check"
The song itself is built on a sample of Galt MacDermot’s "Space," the same playful bass line famously used in Busta Rhymes' 1996 hit "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check". Visual Themes: Celebration of Self She rotates through several distinct hairstyles
Ari Lennox’s official music video for "BMO" (an acronym for "Break Me Off") is a vibrant, retro-inspired celebration of black womanhood and 90s R&B culture. Released in August 2019 as the third single from her debut album Shea Butter Baby , the video serves as a visual love letter to the artists who shaped Lennox's musical identity. Nostalgia and Artistic Homage
Scenes featuring Lennox in a bubble bath and lounging in a stylized living room are reminiscent of Total's "Trippin'" music video.