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The Justin Bieber Baby AI Trend, Explained

"Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris came out in 2010, and most people can still sing the chorus without thinking about it. That is why it works in this format: a room full of people who look too cool for it, passing a teen-pop song around with total commitment. If you got here looking for what this trend is, this is the short version, including what the template does not do.

Final video
37.08 seconds
Your input
8 photos
Quality
720p
THE ORIGINAL37.08 SEC / 9 / 16
Baby Lip SyncYour photo. This scene.

What you are actually making

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The song in the clip

The audio is a stretch of Justin Bieber's "Baby", which we identified from its lyrics. The recording artist is Justin Bieber and Ludacris is the featured artist, but neither of them appears in the clip or in this template, and the template is not connected to either of them.

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Why the song works here

The joke is contrast. A sugary pop song is more fun coming from people who do not look as if they would sing it, and everybody knows the words well enough to join in. The chorus does most of the work, so the people in your video do not need to perform: they only need to commit.

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What the template makes

One 37-second portrait video in which eight people from your photos replace the eight people in the reference. The moving camera, the room and the order stay the same, and the original audio is restored at the end.

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It does not use your voices

Nobody records anything. Your group is lip-syncing to the clip's own audio. The mouth movement follows the reference performance, so results vary and are worth checking closely.

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Not a song generator

You cannot pick another song or change the words in this template. If you want a different track or original music, that is a different tool. This one is about getting your people into this exact take.

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Before you post it

Platforms handle commercial music in their own ways, so check how yours treats this audio before you publish, especially on a business account. Label the video as AI-made, and use photos only of people who agreed. The preview on the page is the reference clip, not an Oakgen result.

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How to make it

Add a photo for each role shown below. All roles need a photo.

The roles in the Baby Lip Sync original reference
Singer 1 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 1
Singer 2 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 2
Singer 3 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 3
Singer 4 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 4
Singer 5 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 5
Singer 6 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 6
Singer 7 in the Baby Lip Sync source video
Singer 7
The closer in the Baby Lip Sync source video
The closer
  1. 01

    Upload all eight

    Add one clear photo per person, only of people who agreed to appear. A sharp face near the camera with the whole head and hair works best. Put the person nobody expects in the closer slot.

  2. 02

    Review quality and price

    Choose 480p, 720p or 1080p and review the quote. It covers all eight photo preparations and all 37 seconds, so read it before you generate.

  3. 03

    Check every person

    Pause on each of the eight turns, then check the joins at about 11.5 and 23 seconds, the hands near the lens and the mouths on the chorus before downloading your portrait MP4.

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Your whole group

All eight people you see up close come from your photos. Each person's face, hair, build and outfit come from their own picture, so nobody needs a costume.

02

One long take

About 37 seconds in portrait, with one phone moving from person to person and no cuts to speak of. The room, the camera's path and the order stay the same.

03

The original audio

Your video keeps the clip's own audio, including "Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris. Nobody records anything, and the mouths follow the reference performance.

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The last-person payoff

The closer stands beside the first singer from the first frame and takes the camera at the end. The preview is the reference clip, not an Oakgen result, and its eight main performers are replaced by your photos.

Photo tips

  • Eight photos, one person each
  • Sharp faces near the camera
  • Whole head and hair in frame
  • Own outfits stay
  • Cast the closer first
  • Get a yes from all eight

Questions & answers

What is the Baby Lip Sync trend?

It is a 37-second portrait video in one long phone take. Seven people lip-sync the same pop song in turn in a crowded room, then the camera lands on an eighth person while everyone laughs. Oakgen's template replaces all eight with people from your photos.

What song is it?

"Baby" by Justin Bieber featuring Ludacris, identified from its lyrics. Neither artist appears in the clip or is connected to this template. We did not find an established name for this exact clip, so Oakgen calls it Baby Lip Sync.

Do I need all eight photos?

Yes. The source cast is never kept, so the studio will not start until all eight slots have a photo. You can use a photo twice, but that person will appear twice in the same room.

Who should be the closer?

The person nobody can picture doing this: a parent, a boss or the quiet friend. The closer stands beside the first singer from the start and takes the camera for about the last ten seconds.

Do we have to sing?

No. The video keeps the clip's original audio and nobody records anything. The mouths follow the reference performance, so check them closely before posting.

Do we keep our own clothes?

Yes. There is no costume. Each person's outfit comes from their own photo. The template asks for no logos or lettering from the source clothes to carry over.

Who are the other people in the room?

They are extras and are not cast from your photos. The template asks for anonymous people in the background, but it is an instruction to a model, so check the background before you post.

Whose photos can I use?

Only photos of yourself and of people who agreed to be in the video, all eight of them. Do not upload photos of athletes, celebrities or anyone who has not consented, and label AI videos clearly when you share them.

Why is the video made in parts?

A single model request cannot cover 37 seconds, so the template makes three parts and joins them near 11.5 and 23 seconds while the camera is swinging between people. Check those moments in your video.

Can I use photos of pets?

The template is written for people lip-syncing. An animal photo is not blocked, but the result is untested and the mouth timing may not look right.

How long is the video?

About 37 seconds in portrait 9:16.

Is the preview generated by Oakgen?

No. It is the reference clip the trend comes from, not an Oakgen result. Review every face in your video before sharing.

How much does it cost?

5,231 credits per 720p video. The quote includes all eight photo preparations and the complete video. Check it before generating.

Ideas for your next video

Plan a story, keep your character recognizable, and make the finished clip your own.

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Upload 8 photos. Everything else is set.

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