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So much has changed in the world. The covid pandemic and all of its challenges, being a main global issue to currently tackle. Also the acknowledgement and conscious movement that Black Lives should Matter. A statement that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Why must I even need to ask for this in our so-called equal and free modern society? Asking to be counted, when we still pay our taxes. Very saddening. We must fight for this change. TOGETHER. My heart has been deeply hurting along with the rest of the black communities all over the world. On top of all of that, the entire human race has forbidden close contact with our fellow humans. No hugs, no kisses, so we really have much international healing work to do. TOGETHER. Nearly two years after shooting this video, does it finally feel right to release it? I had to take a few huge steps back. A black woman doing white face in today’s new “conscious“ climate could be contentious. My message for this piece of a capella music and video was always a political one. After a brief encounter with a diplomat from the Sarkozy administration 4-5 years ago, I was left with an impression and aspired to convert my experience into some art expression. Luckily, Iggy Pop was up for the ride too and shared in my vision. The job of the diplomat is to be neutral, amicable and not to exploit his position by acting as a legal gangster. So what do we do when those trusted figures are corrupt from the very core? We the people must fight for truth, honesty and transparency. After all, governments are there to serve us, the people, the population. NOT their pockets. Sadly this deception and system of corruption is global and rife. So we must speak out. Through art, communication with true dialogue, and confronting the universal key issue that power must not be only for the wealthy, but for the good of heart, as we move into the future to make lasting change. TOGETHER. Created by Directed by Ira Rokka Produced by / Celebration Days Pictures Executive Producers : Romain Hamoniaux / Basile Minster / Maxime Hamoniaux Concept by Art Director : Ira Rokka Director of Photography : Jean-Baptiste Villechaize Steadycam : Simon Véniel 1st Camera Assistant : Sepehr Azadi 2nd Camera Assistant : Justine Bertrand Gaffer : Thomas Hutteau Assistant Gaffer : Thibaut Duez / Clément Saudemont / Simon Lefebvre / Touret Félix / Javotte Touret SFX Make Up Artist : Michel El Ghoul Make Up application Assistant : Serena Shaar Stylist : Aline De Beauclaire Make Up : Lilly Lizé Hairstyle : Aurore Belgarde Treatment : Valentin Contestin The briefcase maker : Julien Delahaye Cerruti & Nina Ricci @drexcode Editor : Romain Hamoniaux Color Grading : Georges Hauchard / Pascal Alexandre Bourelier / Eudes Quitellier Animation : Antoka Equipement : Studio : Studios de l'Olivier Spécial thanks : Tao Delporte - Cédric Balaguier - Julie Maria Leite - The Swinging Dice LE DIPLOMATE feat. IGGY POP @IggyPopOfficial Tiré à quatre épingles Habillé pour la jungle Chemise blanche Faux col Gardien du protocole Exécuteur en cravate Profession : diplomate On m'appelle “ Excellence” On loue mon élégance Je reçois les présidents les monstres, les marchands Les tyrans ou les démocrates Profession : diplomate Les tyrans ou les démocrates Profession : diplomate In the middle of the pouring rain I can see your face With the head of state In heated debate Get away Let us play Shake Shake Shake Bal à l’ambassade Je danse sur un fil Les yeux fermés sur mes secrets Je suis un peu artiste Et un peu acrobate Profession : diplomate In the middle of the pouring rain I can see your face With the head of state In heated debate Oui : Il y a des guerres en moi Mais jamais elles n’éclatent Profession : diplomate In the middle of the pouring rain I can see your face With the head of state In heated debate Get away Let us play Shake Shake Shake Je suis un diplomate Written and produced by Arrangement by Poem by David Lescot Vocals - & Iggy Pop Beat Box - Dave Crowe Frederic Bourreau - male vocal Leonardo Ortega - male vocal arranging
