"T" Drops Visual for "Hey Love" ft. Simi

Calling it a "summertime love story like no other," Conscious Mind Records' CEO "T" has released the official music video for his hit song "Hey Love," featuring Simi. The visual, with a coffeehouse setting, hit YouTube on June 4. It follows the official release of the single on streaming sites in January. Check out the video below.

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"T" Drops Visual for "Hey Love" ft. Simi

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