Critical response to " Hard to Do " was positive , with music critics highlighting its content and Michelle 's vocals . It peaked at number 23 on the Hot R&B Songs '' Billboard '' chart . To promote the single , a music video was released on May 18 , 2015 through VH1 . In the video , Michelle performs the track with various exotic animals while dressed in risqué clothing . Critics positively responded to the video , with Michelle 's sexual image receiving attention . Michelle performed " Hard to Do " at the BET Awards 2015 , as part of a set with American singers Tamar Braxton and Patti LaBelle , and at the Power 107 Bash
BET Awards 2015
BET Awards 2015
Hard to Do