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|name = G.U.Y.
 
|image = Image:G.U.Y. - Artwork.jpg
  
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|artist = Lady Gaga
  
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|previous = [[Venus (song)|Venus]]
  
|previous = [[Venus (song)|Venus]]
 
|album = [[Artpop (album)|Artpop]]}}
  
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"'''G.U.Y.'''" is a song written by [[Lady Gaga]] and produced by [[Zedd]] in [[2012]] from ''[[Artpop (album)|ARTPOP]]''. Gaga revealed the song title in an interview with ''[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]]'' magazine. Shortly after the publication of the article, Gaga published a message on [[Little Monsters (website)|Little Monsters]]: "''They got the title wrong. its G.U.Y (Girl Under You) :)''" On [[14 October|October 14]], [[2013]], Gaga told [[Emma]], the second little monster to join the [[Haus of Gaga|Haus]], to play a 12 second snippet of G.U.Y. on RadioARTPOP, a fan-made webshow that livestreamed the snippet.<ref>http://littlemonsters.com/post/50913aafb11c7ab952001162</ref> The song was released as the third single from ''ARTPOP'' and was registered on Gaga's BMI on [[14 February|February 14]], [[2014]]. It was sent to airways four days after this.
  
"'''G.U.Y.'''" is a song written by [[Lady Gaga]] and produced by [[Zedd]] in [[2012]] from ''[[Artpop (album)|ARTPOP]]''. Gaga revealed the song title in an interview with ''[[Stylist (magazine)|Stylist]]'' magazine. Shortly after the publication of the article, Gaga published a message on [[Little Monsters (website)|Little Monsters]]: "''They got the title wrong. its G.U.Y (Girl Under You) :)''" On [[14 October|October 14]], [[2013]], Gaga told [[Emma]], the second little monster to join the [[Haus of Gaga|Haus]], to play a 12 second snippet of G.U.Y. on RadioARTPOP, a fan-made webshow that livestreamed the snippet.<ref>http://littlemonsters.com/post/50913aafb11c7ab952001162</ref> The song was released as the third single from ''ARTPOP'' and was registered on Gaga's BMI on [[14 February|February 14]], [[2014]]. It was sent to airways four days after this.
   
 
==Background==
  
==Background==
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{{Cquote|1=Any kind of feminist has valid views for herself about what it means to be a feminist, but, as a new-age feminist, I would say I quite like the transference of strength I feel by submitting to a man – being under him. I actually wrote a song about it on my album, it’s called GUY and it stands for Go Under You. So wearing make-up, smelling delicious and having suckable, kissable, edible things between your limbs is something I find strengthening because I know that when I pick the right guy, I can let him have it. Some women feel oppressed by make-up and clothing, and here’s to them, they have every right to feel that way as well.|4=Lady Gaga for ''Stylist''}}
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{{Cquote|1=Any kind of feminist has valid views for herself about what it means to be a feminist, but, as a new-age feminist, I would say I quite like the transference of strength I feel by submitting to a man – being under him. I actually wrote a song about it on my album, it’s called GUY and it stands for Go Under You. So wearing makeup, smelling delicious and having suckable, kissable, edible things between your limbs is something I find strengthening because I know that when I pick the right guy, I can let him have it. Some women feel oppressed by makeup and clothing, and here’s to them, they have every right to feel that way as well.|4=[[Lady Gaga]] for ''Stylist''}}
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Gaga also talked about the creation of the song and collaborating with [[Zedd]] in the track-by-track [[Artpop (album)|ARTPOP]] commentary on [[Sirius XM]].
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{{Cquote|1=''I did this record with [[Zedd]], you know him from “Clarity,” that’s a great song. What I really like about “G.U.Y.,” is it’s really about new-wave, like third new-wave feminism, which is that we don’t feel the need — for me, anyway — to be on top all the time, or be in charge, or take control like a man. I’m a power-bottom, I like to be underneath. So, G.U.Y stands for “Girl Under You.” (...) So, the record’s all about being comfortable being underneath, because you’re strong enough to know, that you don’t have to be on top to know you’re worth it. And, it’s great because I worked on it with [[Zedd]], but, again, because I co-produced on the record, it’s really fun, I think, for [[Zedd]]’s fans to hear how different this is from his other stuff; you know, you can just hear two people really collaborating, and having a true exchange between auras.''|4=[[Lady Gaga]] on [[Sirius XM]]}}
   
 
===Recording===
  
===Recording===
 
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|'''Writers and producers'''
  
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|'''Instructional voice '''
  
|'''Instructional voice '''
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|[[Sonja Durham]] of Haus of Gaga
 
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*Model — [[Lady Gaga]]
  
*Model — [[Lady Gaga]]
 
{{col-end}}
  
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=== Physical release ===
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==== Limited Etched Vinyl ====
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|image = GUY UO Vinyl.png
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|glabel = [[Interscope Records|Interscope]], [[Streamline Records|Streamline]]
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|gformat = 7″ Etched LP <small>([[Urban Outfitters|UO]] Singles Day Exclusive)</small>
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|gdate = [[11 November|November 11]], [[2023]]
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|gcode = 0602458350548
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|gphotog = [[Meeno Peluce]]
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|gdesign = zevos inc.
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|title1 = G.U.Y.
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===Digital release===
  
===Digital release===
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|glabel = [[Interscope]]
  
|glabel = [[Interscope]]
 
|gformat = Digital
  
|gformat = Digital
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|gdate = [[29 April|April 29]], [[2014]]
 
|gcode = None
  
|gcode = None
 
|gphotog = [[Meeno Peluce]]
  
|gphotog = [[Meeno Peluce]]
 
|gdesign = N/A}}{{Template:Tracklist
  
|gdesign = N/A}}{{Template:Tracklist
 
|title1 = G.U.Y.
  
|title1 = G.U.Y.
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|note1 =Lovelife Remix
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|note1 = St. Lucia Remix
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|title2 = G.U.Y.
  
|title2 = G.U.Y.
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|title3 = G.U.Y.
  
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|title4 = G.U.Y.
  
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|title5 = G.U.Y.
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|note5 = KDrew Remix
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===Release history===
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|[[23 March|March 23]], [[2014]]
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|rowspan="2"|[[Universal Music Group|Universal]]
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|align="left"|[[28 March|Mar 28]]—[[7 April|Apr 7]], [[2014]]
  
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I'm gonna say the word and own you (oh yeah)
  
I'm gonna say the word and own you (oh yeah)
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You'll be my G.I.R.L.
 
Guy I’m romancin’ loves to hold you (oh yeah)
  
Guy I’m romancin’ loves to hold you (oh yeah)
 
Know you'll wear my makeup well
  
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And I'm in love with you
  
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Touch me, touch me
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(GUY, you, why) Touch me, touch me (GUY) (mount your goddess) (why)
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Touch me, touch me (GUY, you, why) (as summer moon comes into full phase)
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Mount your goddess
  
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Get on top of me (GUY, you, why) (and Mars' warring spirit rams into the atmosphere)
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Touch me, touch me
  
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A summer moon comes into full phase
  
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Get on top of me
  
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Touch me, touch me, don't be shy
  
Touch me, touch me, don't be shy
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| photography = Thomas Kloss
  
| photography = Thomas Kloss
 
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On [[14 March|March 14]], 2014, Gaga revealed during her [[South by Southwest|keynote speech with John Norris]] that she would release her next Music video "next saturday". She also tweeted a still from the clip after the keynote with the following caption: ''NEW LADY GAGA VIDEO next Saturday 3.22 [http://bplane.co/A7a4af]''. On [[19 March|March 19]], Gaga tweeted: ''I'm so excited for you to see the new video! 3.5 days! Can anyone guess the [https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NextARTPOPSingle&src=hash #'''NextARTPOPSingle'''].'' On the same day, a preview of the clip was also confirmed to be airing on [[The Today Show]] on Friday, [[21 March|March 21]], 2014. A "takeover" of American Top 40 with host Ryan Seacrest was also announced for Sunday, [[23 March|March 23]], 2014.
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[[File:Lady Gaga - G.U.Y. - An ARTPOP Film (G.U.Y.-Only Version)|right|250px]]
  
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On [[14 March|March 14]], 2014, Gaga revealed during her [[South by Southwest|keynote speech with John Norris]] that she would release her next Music video "next saturday". She also twetted a still from the clip after the keynote with the following caption: ''NEW LADY GAGA VIDEO next Saturday 3.22 [http://t.co/tU8hH18KbO http://bplane.co/A7a4af]''. On [[19 March|March 19]], Gaga twitted: ''I'm so excited for you to see the new video! 3.5 days! Can anyone guess the [https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NextARTPOPSingle&src=hash #'''NextARTPOPSingle'''].'' On the same day, a preview of the clip was also confirmed to be airing on [[The Today Show]] on Friday, [[21 March|March 21]], 2014. A "takeover" of American Top 40 with host Ryan Seacrest was also announced for Sunday, [[23 March|March 23]], 2014.
  
   
 
It was confirmed on [[20 March|March 20]] via [[Twitter]] from Dateline, a show on NBC that they would be premiering the music video for "G.U.Y.". The clip was shot at Hearst Castle in California on [[11 February|February 11]] to [[13 March|13]], 2014.
  
It was confirmed on [[20 March|March 20]] via [[Twitter]] from Dateline, a show on NBC that they would be premiering the music video for "G.U.Y.". The clip was shot at Hearst Castle in California on [[11 February|February 11]] to [[13 March|13]], 2014.
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The full G.U.Y. music video lasts nearly twelve minutes and features four songs. Shortened versions of "[[Artpop (song)|ARTPOP]]" and "[[Venus (song)|Venus]]", the full version of "G.U.Y.", and an extended version of "[[MANiCURE (song)|MANiCURE]]" during the credits. Although, the video has been changed because, in the original video, MANiCURE started over after the first chorus, while the changed version has the guitar solo in the song extended.
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:''Sketches by Max Forward''
   
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A shortened version of the music video was released a few days after the full length clip, and only included the "G.U.Y." section of the video.
  
 
===[[ARTPOP (song)|ARTPOP]]: Phoenix Scene===
  
===[[ARTPOP (song)|ARTPOP]]: Phoenix Scene===
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The video begins with the instrumental of "ARTPOP" in the desert (Hearst Ranch) with businessmen fighthing about money while carrying bows and arrows. Gaga is seen as a Phoenix lying down with an arrow stuck on her back. The businessmen then leave the scene without trying to help Gaga as they are too busy trying to catch money on the ground.
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The video begins with the instrumental of "ARTPOP" in the desert (Hearst Ranch) with businessmen fighting about money while carrying bows and arrows. Gaga is seen as a Phoenix lying down with an arrow stuck on her back. The businessmen then leave the scene without trying to help Gaga as they are too busy trying to catch money on the ground.
 
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:''Custom wings by [[Jim Henson's Creature Shop]] and custom arrow by [[Haus of Gaga]]''.
   
 
===[[Venus (song)|Venus]]: Hearst Castle Scene===
  
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:''<sup>[B]</sup> The dancers are wearing headpieces by [[Arturo Rios]] with swimsuits by Mikoh, Beach Riot, Araks and [[American Apparel]] with creations by Katarzyna Konieczk and Valentim Quaresma.''
  
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:''<sup>[C]</sup> The male dancers are wearing white leather vests by BLK DNM, jeans by Paige Denim with boots by Dr. Martens. The female models are wearing silver orbs headpieces and paper couture pieces by [[Bea Szenfeld]]. The swimmers are wearing neoprene headpieces by Mia Gyzander with black wetsuits by Body Glove.''
  
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#''The male dancers are wearing white leather vests by BLK DNM, jeans by Paige Denim with boots by Dr. Martens. The female models are wearing silver orbs headpieces and paper couture pieces by [[Bea Szenfeld]]. The swimmers are wearing neoprene headpieces by Mia Gyzander with black wetsuits by Body Glove.''
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:''<sup>[D]</sup> Lady Gaga is wearing a headdress by [[Philip Treacy]].''
  
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===The Real Housewives Scene===
  
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===[[G.U.Y (Girl Under You) (song)|G.U.Y]]: Neptune Pool Scene===
  
===[[G.U.Y (Girl Under You) (song)|G.U.Y]]: Neptune Pool Scene===
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In the first scene, as Gaga regained consciousness, Andy Cohen can be seen playing Zeus (or God) in the sky. Gaga explained that she did that because she felt that reality TV really run our lives now. "''So it's really an inside joke about what I think Pop culture is today. You are God obviously.''" - Gaga to Andy Cohen in 2014.
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:''Lady Gaga is wearing an outfit by [[Jean Paul Gaultier]].''
  
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:''Custom swimsuit by [[Mia Gyzander Costumes]] and paper teddy bear by [[Bea Szenfeld]].''
   
 
===White Space Scene===
  
===White Space Scene===
 
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:''Lady Gaga is wearing a white denim outfit by [[Muto-Little Costumes]].''
  
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:''Custom crop top and shorts by [[Muto-Little Costumes]].''
   
 
===Coffins Scene===
  
===Coffins Scene===
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In the opening of this scene, Gaga is seen with SkyDoesMinecraft, a YouTuber. He is helping Gaga to crack the code to open four coffins using Minecraft. Jesus, Gandhi, John Lennon and Michael Jackson are each cointained within one coffin each, which she will later use to clone them. In the video, John Lennon is not seen and the model is only noted in the credits.
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In the opening of this scene, Gaga is seen with SkyDoesMinecraft, a YouTuber. He is helping Gaga to crack the code to open four coffins using Minecraft. Jesus, Gandhi, John Lennon and Michael Jackson are each contained within one coffin each, which she will later use to clone them. Gaga takes the blood of kindness and calls it G.U.Y. In the video, John Lennon is not seen and the model is only noted in the credits.
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Gaga has explained that she loves Minecraft and played it when it was released.
 
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:''Lady Gaga is wearing an outfit by [[POL]]. Lego flowers by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
  
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:''Dress by [[POL|POL Studio]] and belt by [[Zana Bayne]] for [[Prabal Gurung]]. Lego flowers by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
   
 
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:''Swimsuit by [[POL|POL Studio]], sandals by [[Ruthie Davis]], and two cuffs by [[Lynn Ban]].''
 
:''Some of the male models are wearing gold wings floaties (original idea by Lady Gaga, concept by Gianni Catalina, creation by Marialia Pacitto) with underwear by [[Versace]]. Lego fruits by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
  
:''Some of the male models are wearing gold wings floaties (original idea by Lady Gaga, concept by Gianni Catalina, creation by Marialia Pacitto) with underwear by [[Versace]]. Lego fruits by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
   
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:''Lady Gaga is wearing a red swimsuit by [[La Perla Mare]] with a barbed wire choker by [[Lynn Ban]] with shoes by [[Sonia Rykiel]].''
  
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:''Swimsuit by [[La Perla]], sandals by [[Sonia Rykiel]], and choker and cuff by [[Lynn Ban]].''
   
 
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:''Lego sculpture by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
  
:''Lego sculpture by [[Nathan Sawaya]].''
   
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:''Lady Gaga is wearing an outfit by [[Atsuko Kudo]] for [[Charlie le Mindu]] with gold sandals by [[Brian Atwood]].''
  
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:''Bodysuit by [[Atsuko Kudo]] for [[Charlie le Mindu]], and sandals by [[Brian Atwood]].''
   
 
===Cloning Factory Scene===
  
===Cloning Factory Scene===
 
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Gaga bursts into the commercial building to get revenge for trying to kill her in the first scene. She receives the help of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to inject and kill them essentially, with kindness.
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:''One of the male clones is wearing a "LG" necklace by [[Tarra Rosenbaum]].''
  
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:''Coat by [[Helen Yarmak]], bodysuit by [[SOMARTA]], boots by [[Pleaser]], and hat by [[Arturo Rios]].''
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:''One of the male clones wears a "LG" necklace by Tarra Rosenbaum.''
   
 
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Here, in the last scene, the men that were injected with G.U.Y. are now walking out of Hearst Castle and are perceived to be the people that are kind and thoughtful in the industry, but are not like their older selves who attempted to murder Phoenix Gaga, which represent corrupted businessmen.
   
 
===Shooting===
  
===Shooting===
 
[[File:"G.U.Y." Behind the Scenes Teaser|thumb|right|240 px]]
  
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The music video was shot in a studio lot and also at Hearst Ranch, Hearst Castle and a commercial building in California on February 8 to 13, 2014. The six day shoot became her longest music video shot to this day. Usually her music videos take only two days of shooting.
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The music video was shot in a studio lot and also at Hearst Ranch, Hearst Castle and a commercial building in California on February 8 to 13, 2014. The six-day shoot became her longest music video shot to this day. Usually, her music videos take only two days of shooting.
   
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Prior to the shoot on [[6 February|February 6]], 2014, Hearst Castle announced that they would allow Gaga to do a project there. The news attracted media attention as it was the first time since 1960 that a video project was shot there. In exchange for the permission to shoot there, Gaga recorded a public service announcement for the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation and one short feature on the castle to educate about water conservation. She also had to pay the standard $22,100 special event fee and to reimbursed the state for all the costs in production. Gaga, her parents, and associates also donated $250,000 to the Hearst Castle foundation in addition to underwriting a $25,000 water supply study and paying special fees.
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Prior to the shoot on [[6 February|February 6]], 2014, Hearst Castle announced that they would allow Gaga to do a project there. The news attracted media attention as it was the first time since 1960 that a video project was shot there. In exchange for the permission to shoot there, Gaga recorded a public service announcement for the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation and one short feature on the castle to educate about water conservation. She also had to pay the standard $22,100 special event fee and to reimburse the state for all the costs in production. Gaga, her parents, and associates also donated $250,000 to the Hearst Castle foundation in addition to underwriting a $25,000 water supply study and paying special fees.
   
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A behind the scenes video was recorded during shooting. A part of it was used exclusively on [http://ladygaga.wikia.com/wiki/The_Today_Show The Today Show] on Friday, March 21, 2014 as the first official footage from the video. On [[24 March|March 24]], 2014, a new trailer for the behind the scenes video was uploaded on [[Vevo]].
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A behind the scenes video was recorded during shooting. A part of it was used exclusively on [http://ladygaga.wikia.com/wiki/The_Today_Show The Today Show] on Friday, March 21, 2014, as the first official footage from the video. On [[24 March|March 24]], 2014, a new trailer for the behind the scenes video was uploaded on [[Vevo]].
 
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|'''Director'''
  
|'''Director'''
 
|Lady Gaga
  
|Lady Gaga
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|'''Director of Photography'''
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|Thomas Kloss
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|'''Editor'''
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|Harvey White
 
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|'''Producers'''
  
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|'''Production company'''
  
|'''Production company'''
 
|[[Nicole Ehrlich|Rocket In My Pocket]], Riveting Entertainment
  
|[[Nicole Ehrlich|Rocket In My Pocket]], Riveting Entertainment
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|'''Colorist'''
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|Robert Curreri
 
|}
  
|}
 
;Cast
  
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|'''Dancers'''
  
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|[[Asiel Hardison]], [[Ian McKenzie]], [[Graham Breitenstein]], [[David Lei Brandt]], [[Kevin Frey]], David Masterson, Nicholas Geurts, Casey Johansen, Gianinni Moreira, Daniel Dory, [[Amanda Balen]], [[Montana Efaw]], Chelsea Traille, Theresa Stone, Heather Blum, Karen Chuang, Tamina Pol'ack-Paris, Benedicte Castillo, Joy Spears, Ashely Seldon, Maile Hochul, Veronica Mejia, Dominique Young, Lydia Sims
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|[[Asiel Hardison]], [[Ian McKenzie]], [[Graham Breitenstein]], [[David Lei Brandt|David Masterson]], [[Nicholas Geurts]], [[Casey Johansen]], [[Gianinni Semedo Moreira|Gianinni Moreira]], Daniel Dory, [[Amanda Balen]], [[Montana Efaw]], Chelsea Traille, [[Theresa Stone]], Heather Blum, [[Karen Chuang]], [[Tamina Pollack-Paris]], Benedicte Castillo, Joy Spears, Ashely Seldon, Tierney Ashton, [[Kevin Frey]], [[Knicole Breahn Haggins|Knicole Haggins]], [[Christopher Martinez]], [[Sloan-Taylor Rabinor]], [[Victor Rojas]], Maile Hochuli, Veronica Mejia, Dominique Young, Lydia Sims
 
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|'''Synchronized Swimmers'''
  
|'''Synchronized Swimmers'''
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From Mach 28, 2014 at 1PM to April 10, 2014, The OUT NYC hotel lobby hosted an exhibition of costumes, props, art from the video for "G.U.Y." The gallery was open to the public free daily from noon to 11PM. Until April 7, visitors who fill out a form at THE OUT NYC have a chance to win a pair of tickets for Gaga’s sold-out Roseland Ballroom concert that night.
  
From Mach 28, 2014 at 1PM to April 10, 2014, The OUT NYC hotel lobby hosted an exhibition of costumes, props, art from the video for "G.U.Y." The gallery was open to the public free daily from noon to 11PM. Until April 7, visitors who fill out a form at THE OUT NYC have a chance to win a pair of tickets for Gaga’s sold-out Roseland Ballroom concert that night.
   
 
THE OUT NYC’s nightclub, BPM, and CLICK will also play host Gaga's official Roseland after-party on Friday, April 4th with her producer [[DJ White Shadow]] and Steven Redant spinning.
  
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Latest revision as of 19:36, 18 November 2023

"G.U.Y." is a song written by Lady Gaga and produced by Zedd in 2012 from ARTPOP. Gaga revealed the song title in an interview with Stylist magazine. Shortly after the publication of the article, Gaga published a message on Little Monsters: "They got the title wrong. its G.U.Y (Girl Under You) :)" On October 14, 2013, Gaga told Emma, the second little monster to join the Haus, to play a 12 second snippet of G.U.Y. on RadioARTPOP, a fan-made webshow that livestreamed the snippet.[1] The song was released as the third single from ARTPOP and was registered on Gaga's BMI on February 14, 2014. It was sent to airways four days after this.

Background

“ Any kind of feminist has valid views for herself about what it means to be a feminist, but, as a new-age feminist, I would say I quite like the transference of strength I feel by submitting to a man – being under him. I actually wrote a song about it on my album, it’s called GUY and it stands for Go Under You. So wearing makeup, smelling delicious and having suckable, kissable, edible things between your limbs is something I find strengthening because I know that when I pick the right guy, I can let him have it. Some women feel oppressed by makeup and clothing, and here’s to them, they have every right to feel that way as well. ”

—Lady Gaga for Stylist

Gaga also talked about the creation of the song and collaborating with Zedd in the track-by-track ARTPOP commentary on Sirius XM.

“ I did this record with Zedd, you know him from “Clarity,” that’s a great song. What I really like about “G.U.Y.,” is it’s really about new-wave, like third new-wave feminism, which is that we don’t feel the need — for me, anyway — to be on top all the time, or be in charge, or take control like a man. I’m a power-bottom, I like to be underneath. So, G.U.Y stands for “Girl Under You.” (...) So, the record’s all about being comfortable being underneath, because you’re strong enough to know, that you don’t have to be on top to know you’re worth it. And, it’s great because I worked on it with Zedd, but, again, because I co-produced on the record, it’s really fun, I think, for Zedd’s fans to hear how different this is from his other stuff; you know, you can just hear two people really collaborating, and having a true exchange between auras. ”

—Lady Gaga on Sirius XM

Recording

Writers and producers Lady Gaga and Zedd
Recording by Dave Russell at Record Plant, Hollywood, CA Us
Assistant recording Benjamin 'Ben' Rice at Record Plant
Instructional voice Sonja Durham of Haus of Gaga
Mixed by Zedd at Zedd1, Santa Monica, CA Us
Assistant mixers Ryan Shanahan and Jesse Taub
Mastering Gene Grimaldi at Oasis Mastering, Burbank, CA Us
Published by
  • Sony/ATV Songs LLC / House of Gaga Publishing LLC (BMI)
  • Zedd Music Empire (ASCAP), all rights administered by Kobalt Songs Music Publishing

Commercial release

Artwork

Lady Gaga tweeted the official single artwork for "G.U.Y." on March 24, 2014. The artwork follows the same "white canvas and signature" template as the other singles from ARTPOP, and features Gaga as a fallen Phoenix from the opening "ARTPOP" scene of the "G.U.Y." music video. As Gaga directed the video, she also hand-wrote the text on the cover herself using a black marker pen.

Physical release

Limited Etched Vinyl

GUY UO Vinyl Label: Interscope, Streamline
Format: 7″ Etched LP (UO Singles Day Exclusive)
Released: November 11, 2023
Barcode: 0602458350548
Photography: Meeno Peluce
Design: zevos inc.
# Name Time
1. "G.U.Y."   3:52

Digital release

Remixes

G.U.Y. The Remixes Label: Interscope
Format: Digital
Released: April 29, 2014
Barcode: None
Photography: Meeno Peluce
Design: N/A
# Name Time
1. "G.U.Y." (St. Lucia Remix) 5:29
2. "G.U.Y." (Rami Samir Afuni Remix) 4:28
3. "G.U.Y." (Wayne G 'Throwback Anthem' Remix) 7:53
4. "G.U.Y." (Lovelife Remix) 3:15
5. "G.U.Y." (KDrew Remix) 4:45

Release history

Country Date Format Label Catalog # Barcode
France March 23, 2014 Radio airplay Universal N/A
Italy March 28, 2014
Us April 8, 2014 Contemporary hit radio Interscope, Streamline
Rhythmic contemporary
Worldwide April 29, 2014 Remixes
United Kingdom May 12, 2014 Contemporary hit radio Polydor
Us November 11, 2023 7″ Etched LP
(UO Singles Day Exclusive) 		Interscope, Streamline 0602458350548

Remixes

Remix Length Releases Year
St. Lucia Remix 5:29 G.U.Y. (Remixes) 2014
Rami Samir Afuni Remix 4:22
Wayne G "Throwback Anthem" Remix 7:53
Lovelife Remix 3:12
KDrew Remix 4:43

Performances

Dates Location Channel Globe-green
2014
April 2 Late Show with David Letterman CBS Us

Tour Dates Performances
Lady Gaga Live at Roseland Ballroom Mar 28—Apr 7, 2014 7
artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball 2014 (All Dates) 79
Total of performances 86

Lyrics

Greetings Himeros
God of sexual desire
Son of Aphrodite
Lay back and feast as this audio guides you through new and exciting positions

I wanna be the girl under you (oh yeah)
I wanna be your G.U.Y.
Oh yeah, I wanna be the grave unearth you (oh yeah)
Our sex doesn't tell us no lies

I'm gonna wear the tie
Want the power to leave you
I'm aimin' for full control of this love (of this love)

Touch me, touch me, don't be sweet
Love me, love me, please retweet
Let me be the girl under you that makes you cry

I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
The girl under you, GUY

I'm gonna say the word and own you (oh yeah)
You'll be my G.I.R.L.
Guy I’m romancin’ loves to hold you (oh yeah)
Know you'll wear my makeup well

I'm gonna wear the tie
Want the power to leave you
I'm aimin' for full control of this love (of this love)

Touch me, touch me, don't be sweet
Love me, love me, please retweet
Let me be the girl under you that makes you cry

I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
The girl under you, GUY

I don't need to be on top
To know I'm worth it
Cuz I'm strong enough to know the truth

I just want it to be hot
Because I'm best when I'm in love
And I'm in love with you

(GUY, you, why) Touch me, touch me (GUY) (mount your goddess) (why)
Touch me, touch me (GUY, you, why) (as summer moon comes into full phase)
Get on top of me (GUY, you, why) (and Mars' warring spirit rams into the atmosphere)
(I wanna be that)

Touch me, touch me, don't be shy
I'm in charge like a G.U.Y.
I'll lay down face up this time
Under you like a G.U.Y.

I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
The girl under you, GUY

I wanna be that GUY (G.U.Y.)
I'll wreck you right up, GUY (G.U.Y.)
I'll lie down face up, GUY (G.U.Y.) (Achtzehn)
The girl under you, (Sechzehn) GUY

Fourteen
Vierzehn
Drei
Eins
Nein Zedd
Nein Zedd
Nein Zedd
Nein Zedd

Music video

G.U.Y._(An_ARTPOP_Film)
Premiere date March 22, 2014
Director(s) Lady Gaga
Fashion director Brandon Maxwell at Haus of Gaga
Choreographer Richard Jackson at Haus of Gaga
Director of photography Thomas Kloss

On March 14, 2014, Gaga revealed during her keynote speech with John Norris that she would release her next Music video "next saturday". She also tweeted a still from the clip after the keynote with the following caption: NEW LADY GAGA VIDEO next Saturday 3.22 [1]. On March 19, Gaga tweeted: I'm so excited for you to see the new video! 3.5 days! Can anyone guess the #NextARTPOPSingle. On the same day, a preview of the clip was also confirmed to be airing on The Today Show on Friday, March 21, 2014. A "takeover" of American Top 40 with host Ryan Seacrest was also announced for Sunday, March 23, 2014.

It was confirmed on March 20 via Twitter from Dateline, a show on NBC that they would be premiering the music video for "G.U.Y.". The clip was shot at Hearst Castle in California on February 11 to 13, 2014.

"G.U.Y."_(Broadcast_edit)

The full G.U.Y. music video lasts nearly twelve minutes and features four songs. Shortened versions of "ARTPOP" and "Venus", the full version of "G.U.Y.", and an extended version of "MANiCURE" during the credits. Although, the video has been changed because, in the original video, MANiCURE started over after the first chorus, while the changed version has the guitar solo in the song extended.

A shortened version of the music video was released a few days after the full-length clip, and only included the "G.U.Y." section of the video.

Sketches by Max Forward

ARTPOP: Phoenix Scene

The video begins with the instrumental of "ARTPOP" in the desert (Hearst Ranch) with businessmen fighting about money while carrying bows and arrows. Gaga is seen as a Phoenix lying down with an arrow stuck on her back. The businessmen then leave the scene without trying to help Gaga as they are too busy trying to catch money on the ground.

Custom wings by Jim Henson's Creature Shop and custom arrow by Haus of Gaga.

Venus: Hearst Castle Scene

In an interview with Andy Cohen, Gaga explained that she's a phoenix rising from the ashes and heading to Hearst Castle to be brought back to life. When she arrived, she collapsed onto the ground and two male guards rescue her. The men then take her to the Neptune pool and place a flowery head scarf over her body, lift her up high and lower her into the pool where synchronized swimmers await and she is snapped back into reality.

  1. Asiel Hardison and Graham Breitenstein are wearing black capes by Martijn van Strien.
  2. The dancers are wearing headpieces by Arturo Rios with swimsuits by Mikoh, Beach Riot, Araks and American Apparel with creations by Katarzyna Konieczk and Valentim Quaresma.
  3. The male dancers are wearing white leather vests by BLK DNM, jeans by Paige Denim with boots by Dr. Martens. The female models are wearing silver orbs headpieces and paper couture pieces by Bea Szenfeld. The swimmers are wearing neoprene headpieces by Mia Gyzander with black wetsuits by Body Glove.
  4. Lady Gaga wears custom veil by Philip Treacy.

The Real Housewives Scene

Gaga is then snapped back to reality by seeing The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills playing instruments and singing the song. The Housewives are Kyle Richards, Yolanda H. Foster, Lisa Vanderpump, Kim Richards and Brandi Glanville.

G.U.Y: Neptune Pool Scene

In the first scene, as Gaga regained consciousness, Andy Cohen can be seen playing Zeus (or God) in the sky. Gaga explained that she did that because she felt that reality TV really run our lives now. "So it's really an inside joke about what I think Pop culture is today. You are God obviously." - Gaga to Andy Cohen in 2014.

Bodysuit, sandals and headdress by Jean Paul Gaultier.

White Roses Scene

Custom swimsuit by Mia Gyzander Costumes and paper teddy bear by Bea Szenfeld.

White Space Scene

Pumps by Pleaser. On nail, "Faint White Diamon" nail lacquer by Azature x Karen G. Nails x Nailing Hollywood.

White Garden Scene

Custom crop top and shorts by Muto-Little Costumes.

Coffins Scene

In the opening of this scene, Gaga is seen with SkyDoesMinecraft, a YouTuber. He is helping Gaga to crack the code to open four coffins using Minecraft. Jesus, Gandhi, John Lennon and Michael Jackson are each contained within one coffin each, which she will later use to clone them. Gaga takes the blood of kindness and calls it G.U.Y. In the video, John Lennon is not seen and the model is only noted in the credits.

Gaga has explained that she loves Minecraft and played it when it was released.

Dress by POL Studio and belt by Zana Bayne for Prabal Gurung. Lego flowers by Nathan Sawaya.

Roman Pool Scene

Swimsuit by POL Studio, sandals by Ruthie Davis, and two cuffs by Lynn Ban.
Some of the male models are wearing gold wings floaties (original idea by Lady Gaga, concept by Gianni Catalina, creation by Marialia Pacitto) with underwear by Versace. Lego fruits by Nathan Sawaya.

Seashell Bedroom Scene

Swimsuit by La Perla, sandals by Sonia Rykiel, and choker and cuff by Lynn Ban.

Hall Scene

Lego sculpture by Nathan Sawaya.

Archery Scene

Bodysuit by Atsuko Kudo for Charlie le Mindu, and sandals by Brian Atwood.

Cloning Factory Scene

  1. Crop top and skirt by Sentimental New York from New York Vintage, and heels by Christopher Kane.
  2. Jeans, belt and two rings by Versace.

Commercial Building Scene

Gaga bursts into the commercial building to get revenge for trying to kill her in the first scene. She receives the help of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to inject and kill them essentially, with kindness.

Coat by Helen Yarmak, bodysuit by SOMARTA, boots by Pleaser, and hat by Arturo Rios.
One of the male clones wears a "LG" necklace by Tarra Rosenbaum.

Final Scene + Credits

Here, in the last scene, the men that were injected with G.U.Y. are now walking out of Hearst Castle and are perceived to be the people that are kind and thoughtful in the industry, but are not like their older selves who attempted to murder Phoenix Gaga, which represent corrupted businessmen.

Shooting

"G.U.Y."_Behind_the_Scenes_Teaser

"G.U.Y." Behind the Scenes Teaser

The music video was shot in a studio lot and also at Hearst Ranch, Hearst Castle and a commercial building in California on February 8 to 13, 2014. The six-day shoot became her longest music video shot to this day. Usually, her music videos take only two days of shooting.

Prior to the shoot on February 6, 2014, Hearst Castle announced that they would allow Gaga to do a project there. The news attracted media attention as it was the first time since 1960 that a video project was shot there. In exchange for the permission to shoot there, Gaga recorded a public service announcement for the Hearst Castle Preservation Foundation and one short feature on the castle to educate about water conservation. She also had to pay the standard $22,100 special event fee and to reimburse the state for all the costs in production. Gaga, her parents, and associates also donated $250,000 to the Hearst Castle foundation in addition to underwriting a $25,000 water supply study and paying special fees.

A behind the scenes video was recorded during shooting. A part of it was used exclusively on The Today Show on Friday, March 21, 2014, as the first official footage from the video. On March 24, 2014, a new trailer for the behind the scenes video was uploaded on Vevo.

G.U.Y (VFX Breakdown)

Credits

Director Lady Gaga
Director of Photography Thomas Kloss
Editor Harvey White
Producers Nicole Ehrlich, Andrew Listermann
Executive producer Emerald Listermannn
Production company Rocket In My Pocket, Riveting Entertainment
Colorist Robert Curreri
Cast
Lady Gaga Herself
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Band Kim Richards, Yolanda Hadid, Carlton Gebbia
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Accomplice Lisa Vanderpump, Kyle Richards, Gigolo "Giggy" Vanderpump
Zeus Andy Cohen
Minecraft Gamer SkyDoesMinecraft
John Lennon Alexander Xavier
Jesus Ryan Kiser
Michael Jackson Drake James
CEO #1 Greg Carlson
CEO #2 Louis Dezseran
CEO #3 James Marshall Case
Dancers Asiel Hardison, Ian McKenzie, Graham Breitenstein, David Masterson, Nicholas Geurts, Casey Johansen, Gianinni Moreira, Daniel Dory, Amanda Balen, Montana Efaw, Chelsea Traille, Theresa Stone, Heather Blum, Karen Chuang, Tamina Pollack-Paris, Benedicte Castillo, Joy Spears, Ashely Seldon, Tierney Ashton, Kevin Frey, Knicole Haggins, Christopher Martinez, Sloan-Taylor Rabinor, Victor Rojas, Maile Hochuli, Veronica Mejia, Dominique Young, Lydia Sims
Synchronized Swimmers Diana Care, Morane de Place, Amy Funder, Erin Ganley, Amanda Godinez, Bianca Johnson, Shannon Kelly-Jones, Brittany Hipp, Teresa Liccardo, Rachel Rife,Rebekah Rife, Catherine Hamilton, Rachel Suggs, Cally Timm
Businessmen Fred Brotman, Michael Walton, David Rode, Chuck Pelletier, Antonio Rufino, Patrick Kanehann, Michael S. Brown, Dave Kirkpatrick, Matt Campbell, Aaron Baldwin, Alan Richardson, Alexander Cole, Austin I'anson, Bob Collins, Brandon Renfro, Brian Giangrunda, Brain Reed, Bruce Staufenburg, Clif Juell, Cory Moore, Dan Propst, David La Voy, David Paiz, James Calder, John Patchin, Johnny Costa, Joseph Skoda IV, Joseph Skoda, Josh Johnson, Kody Nelson, Marc Merk, Mark Olson, Philip Epstein, Ray Rocha, Robert Swan, Sam Silva, Steve Montes, Steve Ridge, Warren Zeal, William Stephens, Alan Mueting, Charles Harris, Corey Devonacha, Da Ron Mitchell, Daniel Robinson, Darell Davine, Darryl White Jr, Dwight Equitz, Edward Martinez, Filippo Calvagno, Gary Plummer, Geoffrey Gilbert, Greg Gittens, Herman Sinitzyn, Ian Krieger, Ivan Crasci, Iveory Edward Johnson, Jamal Kazak, James Day, James Hardy, John Robert, Rohnnie Prescott, Jose Rosete, Joshua Parrish, Josiah Black, Justin Bahniuk, Keith Naqm, Larry Pacheco, Leroy Wellington, Maaz Ali, Michael Paskel, Nik Petcov, Paul Walsh, Philip Hersh, Tobias Dorner, Zack Hurshawe
Businesswoman Amanda Fugate-Moss, Trina Rochford
Office Building Security Guard Rigo Obezo
Heist Driver Fernando Orozco
Female Models Monique Hayward, Katerina Lova, Lauren York, Bridget Jones, Chase Kennedy, Alyx Bien, Anastacia Chence, Kelsey Norris, Stephanie Danielson, Alana Noland, Amber Erby, Aneiszka Sea Hunter, Catherine Fetsco, Diana Butova, Sarah Roberts, Tatiana Dekhtyarm Virginia Anders
Male Models/Clones Ajdin Sefer, Alejandro Montesinos, Alvaro Alvarec, Elvis Rivera, Kennen Miller, T.J. Degenhardt, Tim Giraud, Connor Breen, Chase, Mattson, James Schaepe, Alex Heim, Alex Ramadan, Austin Phillips, Justin Shaw, Spenser Watkins, Emil Rapp, Ryan Hunter, Gino Vigil, Cole Jesienouski, Weston Serame, Wade Holter, Aaron Thornton, Cedrick Kern, Davon Waker, Elie Akl, Ethan Clarke, Hunter Clowdus, Ismail Hzmeed, Kenny Sale, Lucas McGarvey, Luka Mihovilovic, Markos Lomeli, Michael Walton, Paul Black, Trevor Holmes, Travis Scholz, Connor DE St Croix, Kevin Challinor, CJ Forst

The rest of the credits is available during "MANiCURE" at the end of the film.

The G.U.Y. Hotel

From Mach 28, 2014 at 1PM to April 10, 2014, The OUT NYC hotel lobby hosted an exhibition of costumes, props, art from the video for "G.U.Y." The gallery was open to the public free daily from noon to 11PM. Until April 7, visitors who fill out a form at THE OUT NYC have a chance to win a pair of tickets for Gaga’s sold-out Roseland Ballroom concert that night.

THE OUT NYC’s nightclub, BPM, and CLICK will also play host Gaga's official Roseland after-party on Friday, April 4th with her producer DJ White Shadow and Steven Redant spinning.

References

  1. ↑ http://littlemonsters.com/post/50913aafb11c7ab952001162
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