SOHH ON THE SCENE

I've been to a few amateur video shoots before, but Saigon's "Come On' Baby" video shoot was my first time witnessing the production of a budgeted clip.

By the time I got to the set around 6 P.M., Sai, his friends, models, extras and the production had already been on location for 8 hours (10 A.M.).

Saigon, Maino, Tru Life and crew at "Come On Baby" Video Shoot in NYC

Apparently there's a lot of down time on these shoots. Sai, Maino, Tru Life and some of their homies were hangin outside the Yard Father's trailer when I got there. Swizz Beatz, Just Blaze and the Retro Kids (I'm not sure why) later popped up as well.

Jackpot and Just Blaze in Saigon's Trailer

Those Retro Kids Are Everywhere!

Meanwhile, extras and models were eating pizza while the production crew was setting up the next shots. In a successful attempt to entertain the crowd, the director had models jump onstage to rap and sing during dead periods.

Watch Rock Girl Bust A Rhyme

Down time on the set

Sai wouldn't spoil the video's concept, so you'll have to be patient. These flicks should give you a little hint though.

Models on the stairs

Guitar Set On Stage

The Freestylin' Rock Chick and fellow model

Members of the crowd

Here Are Some More Extras

And some more

Saigon on stage

Saigon Performance Scene

Saigon Video Shoot ( September 23)

Stay tuned for clips of my Saigon interview. And stayed tubed for the premiere of Sai's "Come On Baby" video.