Here is the music video for “We Break the Dawn” from Michelle Williams (formerly of Destiny’s Child). Her newest album, “Unexpected” will be released on August 12. The video is directed Phil Griffin, who directed Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab” video, and was shot on location in downtown Los Angeles.

The song is a stylistic break from Michelle Williams’ gospel roots and as this article from her MySpace page notes, her new album “Unexpected” will be just that…..

Think you’ve got Michelle Williams all figured out? Think again. On her third recording, the multi-talented artist delivers an important message: Expect the “Unexpected.”

The sparkling, groove-laden “Unexpected” shows Michelle as she has never been seen before – as a saucy club vixen unleashing this season’s ultimate party soundtrack. For fans of her subtle and smooth work as one-third of the world-renowned Destiny’s Child, as well as her soul-stirring spiritual solo work, this is a brand-new Michelle Williams. Or is it?

“This is simply another facet of who I have always been,” Michelle says with a smile. “I think there have been minor misperceptions of me. Yes, I take my work seriously. I’m a serious performer, and I’m an actress, and I’m a person of faith. But I’m also a girl who likes to cut loose. I like to hit the dancefloor with my friends and party and laugh. This album is about that side of me.”

In truth, this project is about far more than that. “Unexpected” crackles with confidence and creativity. Michelle Williams does more than merely get her twirl on. She forges a fresh and innovative new sound that is destined to be emulated for years to come.

Source: Michelle Williams MySpace

Music Video Premiere: Michelle Williams, “We Break The Dawn”