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November 19, 2013 6:45PM ET

Behind the Scenes: Tyga’s ‘Wait for a Minute’ Ft. Justin Bieber

Get an intimate look at their ‘time-stopping’ video shoot

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Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

Tyga stops time. "The prevailing theme of the song is fame, the overwhelming demand for Justin Bieber and Tyga's time and attention," says director Krista Liney. "This concept explores being famous through the eyes of these artists. Everyone is after them, everyone wants time with them, everyone wants to bask in their spotlight. Every moment of their lives is scheduled, including taking a moment to breathe. They are chased, they are exposed . . . can everyone just wait for a minute?"

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Director Krista Liney gives notes to Tyga and his leading lady. "Visually I wanted to explore both abstract and literal translations of fame," says Liney. The crew "employed some Matrix-inspired 'frozen moment' visual effects to literally stop time, and the rushing in of a paparazzi-filled crowd. Abstract, textural images such as funhouse mirrors and a maze (representing skewed reality and feeling trapped, respectively) are sprinkled throughout."

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Tyga in motion. (All captions by director Krista Liney.)

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Director Krista Liney and cinematographer Christopher Walters plot out the shots.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Cinematographer Christopher Walters lines up the next shot.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Shooting over Tyga's shoulder.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Paparazzi shoot Tyga and his leading lady as they exit the building.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Tyga escapes the crowd in his new rose gold Mercedes.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Justin Bieber getting his performance on.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Justin Bieber in front of the lens.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Slate in. Ready for another take.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Bieber checks the monitor after a take.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Bieber watching the playback.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Tyga and Justin Bieber perform together.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Tyga and Justin Bieber collaborate. They have amazing chemistry.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Tyga, Bieber and cinematographer Christopher Walters review the last take.

Tyga's 'Wait For A Minute' Ft. Justin Bieber, Behind the scenes, video

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Justin Bieber and Tyga get shot from a low angle.

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