The music video for Stalk Ashley’s “Young” is a runaway-bride caper. She leaves her groom at the altar, escapes in his car with a case of money, and ends up cornered by police before the screen cuts to black. It was directed by Luke Biggins and Capone, filmed in Jamaica, and posted to her YouTube channel on 6 December 2019, the day the single came out.
“Young” video facts at a glance
- Released: 6 December 2019, on Stalk Ashley’s official YouTube channel
- Directors: Luke Biggins & Capone (per Clash and TRENCH)
- Location: Jamaica
- Label: Atlantic UK
- Running time: 2:42 in the Apple Music video edition
- Views: close to 8 million on the official YouTube upload as of 13 September 2026
The storyline, scene by scene
The plot is simple to follow. Based on Rolling Stone’s and DancehallMag’s descriptions, it unfolds in five beats:
- The wedding. Stalk Ashley arrives as the bride, wearing a short white wedding dress rather than a traditional gown.
- The walk-out. At the altar she turns away from her fiancé and leaves the ceremony.
- The getaway. She takes off in the groom’s car, with a briefcase full of cash riding in the passenger seat.
- The chase. The jilted groom, still in his tuxedo, pursues her for most of the video.
- The standoff. He finally catches up, police surround her with guns drawn, and the video cuts to black before we learn what happens.
Why the ending stays open
Plenty of music videos tie up their story. This one does not. Rolling Stone pointed out that the clip leaves viewers to decide whether she escapes. That choice keeps the focus on her decision to leave rather than on any punishment for it, which fits a song about putting freedom first. For the full theme, read what “Young” is about.
The music matches the visual cliffhanger. Just as the picture refuses a neat ending, the track drops its beat and fades out on a lingering guitar solo.
The look and the teaser
The white mini wedding dress is the image most associated with the song. DancehallMag noted that she teased the release on Instagram with a photo of herself in that dress, holding a bouquet of white flowers. That gave fans a clear clue about the concept before the video landed.
How the video was received
For a young artist with only a few singles out, the video got notable attention:
- Rolling Stone wrote it up on release day, describing the plot and framing the song as a celebration of single life.
- DancehallMag covered it on 9 December 2019, noting it had already passed 90,000 YouTube views. The outlet placed her alongside Koffee, Shenseea, Lila Iké and Jada Kingdom as women rising in Jamaican music.
- Clash also ran it on 9 December, calling the song “a perfectly poised introduction” to her music.
- TRENCH followed on 11 December, highlighting how she stirred Caribbean influences into her R&B sound.
Nearly seven years later, the official upload is close to 8 million views.
How it compares with her later videos
Her later videos brought in bigger collaborators and a range of directors:
- “Incognito” feat. Alkaline (2020): the video was premiered by The FADER in December 2020. Read the story of that premiere.
- “Narcissistic” with Valiant (2022): directed by KhingCam and released in December 2022. See her work with Valiant.
- “Speechless” (2025): directed by Deth & BadGee, according to the video’s YouTube description.
- “Ready for the Ride” with Sean Paul (2026): directed by Kieran Khan. More in our Sean Paul feature.
The song also lives on in stripped-down performance videos, which we cover in the release and reception guide. For the production team behind the audio, see the full “Young” credits.
Lyrics and more
To follow along while you watch, read the full lyrics on Genius. Our lyrics hub links to her other songs, and her career timeline shows where this video falls in her story.
If you like “Young”, you’ll love…
- “OPEN” – Stalk Ashley (2020): another official video from her Atlantic UK era, on a more tender subject.
- “Incognito” – Stalk Ashley feat. Alkaline (2020): a duet with Alkaline, the artist she has called her favourite, also released through Atlantic UK.
- “Push 2 Start (Remix)” – Tyla & Sean Paul (2025): a glossy modern video with the same R&B-meets-Caribbean energy.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed the “Young” music video?
Luke Biggins and Capone directed it, according to Clash and TRENCH. It was filmed in Jamaica.
What happens in Stalk Ashley’s “Young” video?
She plays a bride who walks out on her fiancé at the altar and drives off in his car with a briefcase of cash. He chases her, police corner her, and the video cuts to black before the outcome is shown.
When was the “Young” video released?
It was posted on Stalk Ashley’s official YouTube channel on 6 December 2019, the same day the single was released.
How many views does the “Young” video have?
The official YouTube upload was close to 8 million views as of 13 September 2026. DancehallMag reported it had passed 90,000 views within three days of release.
Sources
- Stalk Ashley – Young | Official Video (YouTube)
- Stalk Ashley’s ‘Young’ Video Is an Ode to Staying Single – Rolling Stone
- Stalk Ashley Brings Sultry Vibes With Her Music Video For ‘Young’ – DancehallMag
- Stalk Ashley’s ‘Young’ Is The Perfect Introduction – Clash
- Stalk Ashley Stirs Caribbean Influences Into Her R&B Sound On Head-Turning ‘Young’ – TRENCH
- Young – Music Video by Stalk Ashley – Apple Music
- Stalk Ashley – Speechless (official video) (YouTube)
