Lovefoxy sets the scene ablaze in Burning Down the Sluthouse. She doesn’t just step into Berlin’s underground — she commands it. In the music video for her single Sluthouse, the Berlin-based house sensation blends the old and the new, serving up a visual feast with a lot of spice. Directed by Henrik Alm and Gabriela Alatorre, it’s a playful celebration of freedom, with the directors describing it as “a feminine uncomplicated touch to celebrate the beauty of being unapologetically yourself.”
The video opens with a monologue by Crazy T, delivered with “power and fun” as Fania Folaji AKA Lovefoxy puts it, setting the stage for what’s to come. This monologue introduces the energy that pulses through the rest of the video, where Lovefoxy, in avant-garde fashion, leads the way with her electric presence. As she struts down Berlin’s streets in lingerie, she’s, in her words, not just performing; she’s “embodying the persona” of the song. The video’s aesthetic, a mix of raw sensuality and high-fashion edge, draws heavily from the heyday of US house music while embracing Berlin’s forward-thinking atmosphere, combining nostalgia with a bold modern twist.
Reflecting on the video, Lovefoxy underlined, “The song revolves around the theme of empowerment and marks my debut release with my all-time favourite record label, Nervous Records, based in New York City. This project encapsulates a significant moment that I find myself needing to revisit whenever I struggle to access that unapologetic, fiery energy within me.” It’s required viewing, and listening, for those wanting to cultivate their diva side.
The casting process reflects the authenticity of the image. Alm and Alatorre, both intended to keep the video grounded in reality, making sure to cast “some of the most free-spirited and independent women” they know — dancers and performers who are deeply rooted in the scene. “For us, it’s vital to maintain a realistic and authentic representation of these communities, rather than relying on actresses or models performing a false identity,” they tell METAL.
From the underground set design to the provocative dance sequences, Burning Down the Sluthouse builds with intensity, growing darker and more fun. Alm and Alatorre infused the video with the kind of energy that reflects the realness of Berlin’s nightlife, creating an atmosphere that’s spontaneous and liberating. As the directors described, it was a collaborative, fun process: “The production was created among friends and family, which added a natural and easy vibe that reinforced the song and video’s message.”
The super-zoom close-up opening the video focuses in on Crazy T’s speaking lips, then cuts to a close crop on her bespectacled face; cinematically this puts us in on the action. Trained on her voice and emotional expression the passion and humanity from this queen of the house scene is palpable, reflective of the wider club music movement. Lovefoxy’s consequent scenes hold on to this feeling of commitment and passion in a polished fashion studio as well as busy street rather than a hair salon. Framing is cropped on her feet, legs and then complete model physique. Shots are interchanged later with dancing women sometimes on the pole.
The directors clarified, “The textures and vibe of Showgirls by Paul Verhoeven or the energy of Spike Lee film from the 90s loosely echo what we’re chasing in the introduction of the film”. Unapologetic depictions of sexy, powerful bodies is where they’re coming from. Framed in balanced, mostly open, visually pleasing shots with prompt cuts there’s still a modern sensibility. Burning Down the Sluthouse takes the baton from old school American cinematic style and passes it to millennials watching YouTube who want it all now, fast. It’s women living their lives how they choose.
This sense of liberation is exactly what’s reflected in Lovefoxy’s music, with Sluthouse showcasing a dynamic blend of 90s house vibes and contemporary electronic elements. The EP, originally released in June 2024, was celebrated for its fearless approach to sound, and now the remix EP — featuring Malugi, Evissimax, and Ian Pooley — is bringing even more energy to the track out now.
The remixes add their own edge with Ian Poole’s swampy elongated deep vocal feeling like lazing by the pool, with higher frequencies disappearing. Malugi turns up the tempo and cuts up the monologue to prefer a bouncing pace with electronic keys that heralds a commercial, hyper interpretation of the original. Whatever happens, one thing is clear: no more slut house.
