PNAU have released another blockbuster collab, this time with chart-topping artist, Bebe Rexha and Puerto Rican crossover reggaeton sensation, Ozuna. The new track, “Stars” finds the three artists sharing the spotlight for an expression of pure positivity, delivered with PNAU’s alluring cocktail of pop-tinged modern disco, sleek electronica and pulsating bass. Bebe Rexha’s classy, superstar vocal elevates its feel-good vibe before Ozuna jumps on-board, his smooth Latin voice showing why he has become one of the world’s biggest artists. Collectively they ensure that “Stars” has everything it takes to make a global impact.
PNAU’s Nick Littlemore says of the song, “Music has the ultimate power to heal and bring forth energy that’s locked inside each and every one of you. “Stars” is about finding that inner light and letting it shine so that all the world can see. The song is the culmination of magical beings working together. Never in our wildest dreams did we imagine working with Bebe Rexha and Ozuna in 2023.”
Bebe Rexha adds, “When PNAU first played me “Stars” it catapulted me to another planet, the disco elements and the concept made me feel like I was floating. I loved collaborating with PNAU and Ozuna, they are both so talented and unique and I am so excited for the world to hear this collab.”
Ozuna comments, “I have been a fan of Bebe Rexha and PNAU’s music for some time, so this is a dream collab in both English and Spanish that feels like a global track.”
The accompanying video for the track was directed by the multidimensional creative studio MELT, who created an eclectic and slightly surreal space opera which blends the kitschy charm of ‘70s sci-fi with psychedelic animation.
MELT’s experiential director Kuba Matyka says, “Directing the “Stars” music video was an awesome adventure. We envisioned Bebe as an extraordinary retro sci-fi heroine, embarking on an interstellar journey interrupted by a weird cosmic anomaly, leading her spaceship to crash on an alien planet. She soon stumbles upon an ever-present cosmic entity Ozuna, who might have something to do with it
Achieving this vision required new methods of directing and controlling AI. Anyone who has dabbled with AI image generation knows the difficulty in getting AI to comply with your exact desires. It’s even harder to get consistent results over a series of images. Now, imagine orchestrating this across all 4200 frames of the video while maintaining a cohesive visual narrative.”