Making Emcee Hash's music video

This weekend we were shooting Emcee Hash's video. Emcee Hash is a talented rapper who fuses sounds of the East & the West. He also happens to be my husband!

This particular song, called "Naach," has a smooth, sensual and GROOVY feel which Mona Sampath captured beautifully through her choreography. I was really excited that she agreed to choreograph it and six of my gorgeous dancer friends, totally set it on FIRE. Hash and Steve worked out the venue months ago; it was shot at The Garage, a space that resonates with intimate familiarity, being the first space, where I presented my work professionally in the Bay Area.

As always, overloaded with preparation for various shows and classes, we  managed to finally squeeze in a SINGLE rehearsal where Mona taught us the choreography. Amrita had spent a good three hours the previous night coordinating mine and Hash's clothes. Me and Hash spent many more hours in the mall, figuring out things to match.

Ruby, who does the makeup for all MSDC shows, did our makeup even though we had a super low budget. It was GLAMOROUS! Most of us rushed straight from teaching class, to spend hours getting ready and finally arrived at the venue in San Francisco. Hash and Steve, with the crew, had already set up the lights.

Since Hash had insisted I be the lead, I had a chance to watch the dancers, which I usually don't get to do. Even as I was dying to join them, I was blown away by how amazing they are and I felt so PROUD,  that I dance with them. I was also really proud of Hash, because he always gets into the zone and it is amazing to watch him in action. It was funny to see him surrounded by my friends who were exuding hotness!

After 5 hrs of shooting in various angles, different permutations and combinations and costumes, we were done. It was a lot of work but in a satisfying way. It was so great that the entire crew knew each other. Hash and me were both a bit nervous but we had such a supportive environment that it all fell into place. Between the dancers, Steve, Mona and Ruby (who insisted on doing our touch-up after every few shots), I think we managed to bring out the best in each other.

The video will take while to edit and I can't even IMAGINE how incredible it will be! Stay tuned!