GIMS at Rocabella: A shoot at the height of inspiration

Written by JB Rudelle | Published on 25 February 2025

Film

At La Rocabella, we are used to welcoming artists looking for a timeless place, where creation finds a natural echo between sky and sea. But when an artist of the stature of GIMS Chose our estate to put down his bags and shoot his latest video “BABY”, it is a unique adventure that is being written before our eyes.

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A decor worthy of an exceptional artist

With over 5 million records sold and prestigious collaborations with Sia, Pitbull, Lil Wayne, Stromae, Maluma and Sting, GIMS is much more than an artist: it is a voice that crosses generations and borders. His talent, forged between Kinshasa, Paris and Marrakech, has propelled him to the top of the charts, making him a key player on the French-speaking music scene.

And it is here that he has chosen to give life to the images of “BABY”, his very last title. A piece where emotion is burning “just like the first time”, where love and doubt respond in a mesmerizing melody.

“Baby, I'll always be there
Burning like the first time
When, when I see your charming eyes
I'm thinking to myself maybe one last time”

During a shoot, our light-filled gardens and our intimate atmosphere became the scene of an elegant and magnetic staging, supported by the powerful visual universe of GIMS.

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Rocabella, land of inspiration for creators

This shooting is further proof that La Rocabella is not only a place, but a muse. Artists, directors, musicians... many have found here a source of inspiration, a haven for creativity, a space where ideas come to life.

We are proud to have welcomed GIMS and all his team, and we can't wait for you to discover this video where music and image come together to tell a story, an emotion, a moment frozen in time.

And if you too want to make Rocabella the setting of your inspiration, whether for a shoot, an artistic residence or a moment of escape, we are here to welcome you. Here, each story has its own setting.

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