Stormzy’s classical confessions
In a captivating music video with references to Renaissance paintings, the British rap-star takes to the therapist's couch to admit his unhealthiest habits.
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- Production Company Somesuch
- Director Femi Ladi
- Editorial Cabin Editing Company/London
- Editor Amber Saunders
- Executive Post Producer Kayt Hall
- Post Production Coffee & TV
- VFX Supervisor Luke Todd
- Colorist Lewis Crossfield
- VFX Producer Thom Godsill
- Sound Designer Jack Hallett
- Music Video Commissioner Nicola Sheppard
- Executive Producer Saskia Whinney
- Executive Producer/Managing Director Chris Watling
- Producer Tom Gardner
- Production Manager Max Harrison
- DP Ruben Woodin-Dechamps
- Edit Producer Ruth Minkley
- VFX Executive Producer Johnny Fairburn
- Head of Production Georgina Fillmore
- Production Designer Hatty Ellis Coward
Credits
powered by
- Production Company Somesuch
- Director Femi Ladi
- Editorial Cabin Editing Company/London
- Editor Amber Saunders
- Executive Post Producer Kayt Hall
- Post Production Coffee & TV
- VFX Supervisor Luke Todd
- Colorist Lewis Crossfield
- VFX Producer Thom Godsill
- Sound Designer Jack Hallett
- Music Video Commissioner Nicola Sheppard
- Executive Producer Saskia Whinney
- Executive Producer/Managing Director Chris Watling
- Producer Tom Gardner
- Production Manager Max Harrison
- DP Ruben Woodin-Dechamps
- Edit Producer Ruth Minkley
- VFX Executive Producer Johnny Fairburn
- Head of Production Georgina Fillmore
- Production Designer Hatty Ellis Coward
Helmed by Femi Ladi through Somesuch, this mesmerising music video accompanies British rap icon Stormzy’s latest offering, Toxic Traits, produced by Santan (AKA Dave).
Captured in one dynamic shot, the first half of the film sees multiple versions of the rapper acting out his toxic habits. Honing in on gambling, violence and the glorification of luxury lifestyles, the scenes have been cleverly curated to emulate the style, colour and composition of Renaissance paintings.
Breaking mid-way, the promo cuts to a therapy scene between British rapper Fredo and his therapist; none other than TV royalty, Alison Hammond, and concludes with a group-therapy session featuring cameos from famous faces including Ivorian Doll, Wretch 32 and Specs Gonzalez.
Director Ladi stated: “After listening to the lyrics, I wanted to have fun with this video. I liked the idea of bringing a renaissance-style painting to life, whilst still feeling grounded in the world of Stormzy. We collaborated on all the scenarios together which was great - as well as being able to bring in the likes of Fredo and Alison Hammond for their own toxic therapy sessions!"
