Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ernie Barnes’ Sugar Shack, one of the most iconic paintings in pop culture, has lived many lives. From the end credits of ‘Good Times’, and Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” cover art, to inspiring the poster for the 2025 Academy Award–nominated film ‘Sinners.’
Rooted in the cultural legacy of this 1976 masterpiece and the renewed love for 1960s in-house band studio sessions, we introduce the Still Lounge, an intimate space where artists deliver soulful performances under the musical direction of Anderson .Paak and the direction of Fatima Robinson, recorded at the historic Henson Studios in Los Angeles.
In this Episode we welcomes Lady Stout, a vocalist moving between soul, jazz, and rock with both mastery and spirit. Known for lending her voice to Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino, she brings that same energy into the Still Lounge to deliver her take on Etta James and Sugar Pie DeSanto’s “The Basement.”
Credits:
Anderson .Paak and Lady Stout
"In The Basement"
Director - Fatima Robinson
Musical Director - Anderson .Paak
Producer - John Winter
Executive Producers - Jimmy Iovine, Fatima Robinson, Anderson .Paak and John Winter
Director of Photography - Giles Dunning
Production Designer - Hugh Zeigler
Editor & Online - Bill Yukich
Sound Engineer & Mixer - Jhair “Jha” Lazo
Colorist - Beau Leon
Wardrobe Stylist - Binkie Reevey
Supervising Producer - Christine Miller
Production Coordinator - Michelle DeSamper
1st Assistant Director - Dawn Bridgewater
2nd Assistant Director - David Moore
Casting Director - Anissa Williams
Guest Vocalists - Deanna Brown, Johanna Rose, Lady Stout and Tonio Armani
Bass Guitar - Kelsey Gonzalez
Keys - Ron “T.nava” Avant
Guitar - Jose Rios
Trumpet/Horn - Maurice Brown
Tenor Sax - Chelsea Baratz
Trombone - Saunders Sermons
Backup Vocalists - Alana Linsey, Alayna Rodgers
Choreographer - Adrian Wiltshire
Assistant Choreographer - Tia Rivera
Dancers - Jeremy “JT” Taylor, Darryl Keith, Raphael Thomas, Michael Trey, Lisa Sainvil, Amadi Akilah Oubichon, Brianna Pavon, Jhana Waddell, Jason Facey, Tango Leadaz, David "The Crown" Stalter Jr., Erique Mitchell, Yoe Apolinario, Sheopatra, Monique Watson and Toyin Sogunro
Freestyle Dancers, Sara Ito, Cedric "Thane" Sanders, Xuly Williams
Camera Operators - John Veleta, Sam Omelia and Andrew Poland
1st Assistant Cameras - Lorenzo Porras andJordan Martin
2nd Assistant Camera - Andrew Porras
Digital Imaging Technician - Scott Beckley
Behind The Scenes - Jesse Lee
Gaffer - Skott "Gucci Gaffer" Khuu
Key Grip - Hayden Grissom
Best Boys - John Lee, Brandon Diaz
Dolly Grip - Dylan Whiddon
Set Lighting Technicians - Amber Jones, Kevin Garrad and David Goold
Swing - Dennis Pires
Additional Sound Mixer - Mike Beliveau
Instrument Tech - Erick “Eboogie” Rosales
Anderson .Paak Drum Tech - Kyle Dustin Rodgers
Leadperson - Max Duck
Set Dresser - Jonah Porter
Steeldecks - Luis Ventura and Angel Valencia
Key Makeup - Bobbie Riley
Makeup Artist - ShaDara Holmes
Anderson .Paak Makeup - Jenn Hanching
Key Hair - Helena Jaye
Hair Stylist - Victoria Robinson
Anderson .Paak Barber - Dane C Diego
Assistant Stylists - Sheena Burch, Neishea Lemle, Griff Jarrett and Rashad Corey
Anderson .Paak Assistant - Kasey Tovar
Studio Teacher - Jill Kimmell
Craft Services - Rose Kennedy
Office Production Assistant - Shelby Campbell
Truck Production Assistant - Raymond Harper
Talent Driver Production Assistant - Paul Sigwerth
Production Assistants - Erick Sanchez, Robert Washington
Production Company - Whatever Pictures
Filmed At - Chaplin Recording Studios
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Ernie Barnes’ Sugar Shack, one of the most iconic paintings in pop culture, has lived many lives. From the end credits of ‘Good Times’, and Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” cover art, to inspiring the poster for the 2025 Academy Award–nominated film ‘Sinners.’
Rooted in the cultural legacy of this 1976 masterpiece and the renewed love for 1960s in-house band studio sessions, we introduce the Still Lounge, an intimate space where artists deliver soulful performances under the musical direction of Anderson .Paak and the direction of Fatima Robinson, recorded at the historic Henson Studios in Los Angeles.
In this Episode we welcomes Lady Stout, a vocalist moving between soul, jazz, and rock with both mastery and spirit. Known for lending her voice to Alicia Keys, Kendrick Lamar, and Childish Gambino, she brings that same energy into the Still Lounge to deliver her take on Etta James and Sugar Pie DeSanto’s “The Basement.”
Credits:
Anderson .Paak and Lady Stout
"In The Basement"
Director - Fatima Robinson
Musical Director - Anderson .Paak
Producer - John Winter
Executive Producers - Jimmy Iovine, Fatima Robinson, Anderson .Paak and John Winter
Director of Photography - Giles Dunning
Production Designer - Hugh Zeigler
Editor & Online - Bill Yukich
Sound Engineer & Mixer - Jhair “Jha” Lazo
Colorist - Beau Leon
Wardrobe Stylist - Binkie Reevey
Supervising Producer - Christine Miller
Production Coordinator - Michelle DeSamper
1st Assistant Director - Dawn Bridgewater
2nd Assistant Director - David Moore
Casting Director - Anissa Williams
Guest Vocalists - Deanna Brown, Johanna Rose, Lady Stout and Tonio Armani
Bass Guitar - Kelsey Gonzalez
Keys - Ron “T.nava” Avant
Guitar - Jose Rios
Trumpet/Horn - Maurice Brown
Tenor Sax - Chelsea Baratz
Trombone - Saunders Sermons
Backup Vocalists - Alana Linsey, Alayna Rodgers
Choreographer - Adrian Wiltshire
Assistant Choreographer - Tia Rivera
Dancers - Jeremy “JT” Taylor, Darryl Keith, Raphael Thomas, Michael Trey, Lisa Sainvil, Amadi Akilah Oubichon, Brianna Pavon, Jhana Waddell, Jason Facey, Tango Leadaz, David "The Crown" Stalter Jr., Erique Mitchell, Yoe Apolinario, Sheopatra, Monique Watson and Toyin Sogunro
Freestyle Dancers, Sara Ito, Cedric "Thane" Sanders, Xuly Williams
Camera Operators - John Veleta, Sam Omelia and Andrew Poland
1st Assistant Cameras - Lorenzo Porras andJordan Martin
2nd Assistant Camera - Andrew Porras
Digital Imaging Technician - Scott Beckley
Behind The Scenes - Jesse Lee
Gaffer - Skott "Gucci Gaffer" Khuu
Key Grip - Hayden Grissom
Best Boys - John Lee, Brandon Diaz
Dolly Grip - Dylan Whiddon
Set Lighting Technicians - Amber Jones, Kevin Garrad and David Goold
Swing - Dennis Pires
Additional Sound Mixer - Mike Beliveau
Instrument Tech - Erick “Eboogie” Rosales
Anderson .Paak Drum Tech - Kyle Dustin Rodgers
Leadperson - Max Duck
Set Dresser - Jonah Porter
Steeldecks - Luis Ventura and Angel Valencia
Key Makeup - Bobbie Riley
Makeup Artist - ShaDara Holmes
Anderson .Paak Makeup - Jenn Hanching
Key Hair - Helena Jaye
Hair Stylist - Victoria Robinson
Anderson .Paak Barber - Dane C Diego
Assistant Stylists - Sheena Burch, Neishea Lemle, Griff Jarrett and Rashad Corey
Anderson .Paak Assistant - Kasey Tovar
Studio Teacher - Jill Kimmell
Craft Services - Rose Kennedy
Office Production Assistant - Shelby Campbell
Truck Production Assistant - Raymond Harper
Talent Driver Production Assistant - Paul Sigwerth
Production Assistants - Erick Sanchez, Robert Washington
Production Company - Whatever Pictures
Filmed At - Chaplin Recording Studios
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COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports, and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.
