"Hennessy Tears" is the lead single from JVCK JAMES' April 2022 EP, . Released via RCA Records, the track is recognized as a standout in contemporary UK R&B for its soulful, dreamy production and intricate lyricism. Overview & Concept

: Described as a "care package" for fans, the track blends smooth beats with rhythmic, expressive vocals. Visuals and Production

Visual content for the song was released several months after the EP, featuring "otherworldly visuals" that highlight James' artistic direction.

: Directed with stylized VFX—including custom-crafted "dusty particle" journeys—the video enhances the track's dreamy aesthetic.

: Navigating the blurred line between love and lust in a generation where sex is highly accessible.

: The lyrics depict a "honeymoon phase" and the sensation of being "drunk" off the emotions and "Hennessy tears" of a partner.

: Around the time of release, JVCK JAMES was named one of Apple Music’s Global Up Next Artists for 2022. Key Credits Lead Artist JVCK JAMES Album/EP ON THE ROCKS (Released April 27, 2022) Label RCA Records / Sony Genre R&B / Soul Jvck James – Hennessy Tears Lyrics - Genius

The track serves as a "world-class bedroom anthem," moving away from more common "toxic" R&B tropes in favor of a genuine, layered exploration of intimacy. Within the narrative of the ON THE ROCKS EP, "Hennessy Tears" represents the third of four stages of romance: . Stage 1: Meeting someone ( Love in the Club ). Stage 2: Beginning a relationship ( Drunk Love ). Stage 3: Overwhelming connection ( Hennessy Tears ). Stage 4: Deepening emotions ( Galaxy Swim (Deeper) ). Lyricism and Vocals