Since her star-making appearance on “Empire,” V. Bozeman’s career has taken off. Over the summer, the singer-songwriter debuted “Smile,” a soulful collaboration with Timbaland, who signed her to his Mosley Music Group label.

In the feel-good video, V and her mentor lift spirits while trading high notes. They are joined by an assortment of people hugging and dancing around them, inspired by Timbaland’s demand to “see you smile.”

Timbo is in the studio working on Opera Noir, his first album in almost six years. He also returns as executive music producer for the second season of “Empire,” which premiered last week.