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Big Zuu 'Great To Be' by Will Ainsworth

Promonews - 19th Nov 2020

Big Zuu has gained a mainstream following with his TV appearances, while boldly occupying his own lane within the UK music scene. Will Ainsworth's video for Great To Be reflects his extraordinary success - and drive to succeed - with an uplifting combination of elevated performance and moments from his everyday life.

The song bounces back and forth in time, detailing Zuu's difficult upbringing and his current winning mindset. The video preludes with the rapper deep in the creative process, finding a solitary spot on the side of the Thames to work on the lyrics for Great To Be. Then, as the track begins, he is stepping onstage at the Hackney Empire in London, performing the song with a string section. 

The lyrics touch upon tough times, and the work of UK public sector staff in the pandemic, while the visuals cut between Zuu's heartfelt stage performance, working on his craft in surprising places - and enjoying the company of his mates. Ainsworth has realised an appealing portrait of the man and the artist.

Promonews - 19th Nov 2020

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Producer
Elom Bell
Production Company
Goodfilm
1st AD
David J Adams

Camera

Director of Photography
Vince Knight
Focus Puller
Rushil Choudhary
2nd AC
Matt Rakstins
Steadicam
Mike Vega

Wardrobe

Stylist (Artist)
Kiera Liberati

Editorial

Editor
Editing company
Goodfilm

Commission

Label
Eone Music

Other credits

Technocrane Remote Op

Arif Nadeem

Technocrane Key Grip

Anthony Ward

Technocrane Grip 2

Rogan Brown

Technocrane Technician

James Duffy

Orchestra

The Hip Hop Orchestra

Bts Crew

Will Ferguson, James Hague

Venue

Hackney Empire

Theatre Tehcnical Manager

Othman Read

Theatre Stage Manager

John Ryan

Theatre Electrician

Keith Edgehill

Theatre Follow Spot

Leon Sweeney

Theatre Sound Operator

Leon Bailey

Theatre Lighting Operator

Paul Salmon

Catering

The Italist

Runners

Alexy Bojic-Aguilar, Shah Hussain

Song Produced By

Souls

Mixed And Mastered By

Sean D

Artist Management

Matt Dodds

Promonews - 19th Nov 2020

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