The 58th Floor trend is a simple picture that sticks: a flat turquoise studio, a low riser and one silver microphone hanging from the ceiling, with two performers leaning into it side by side. This guide explains where the clip comes from and how to make a 15-second version of you and a friend from 2 photos with the 58th Floor AI template on Viberot.

Two people stand side by side rapping into a single hanging mic in a turquoise studio
Two performers at the hanging mic

Where the trend comes from#

"58th Floor" is a song by Anderson .Paak and Cordae, performed on A COLORS SHOW, the series known for artists in a plain single-colour studio. The short "A COLORS MOMENT" cut on TikTok passed 220,000 plays within days of the 30 October release. The turquoise backdrop and the shared hanging mic are easy to recognise, which makes the format simple to copy with your own friends.

Why it works#

  • One clear image. Turquoise, a mic, two people. It reads in one second.
  • Built for duets. Two performers sharing a mic is a natural post for two friends.
  • Camera moves do the work. The cuts from close-up to wide keep a short clip lively.
  • Easy to recognise. People who know the song get the reference at once.

The shot, second by second#

The 15-second version you get follows four camera setups:

  1. Medium two-shot. Both of you side by side under the mic, the left performer on the hook.
  2. Close-up at the mic. The right performer leans in and takes over the verse.
  3. Full-body wide. The whole riser and the turquoise studio in frame.
  4. Low-angle two-shot. The right performer keeps rapping while the left one grins and reacts.

You keep your own faces, hairstyles and clothes from your photos. The song snippet is mixed in, and the lip movement follows the beat roughly rather than word for word.

Step by step: how to make it with AI#

  1. Open the template. Go to the 58th Floor AI page and sign in.
  2. Upload two photos. Photo 1 is the performer on the left and photo 2 is the performer on the right. Both are required, faces visible.
  3. Pick the aspect ratio and quality. 9:16 is the default for TikTok, Reels and Shorts; 16:9 shows the whole studio.
  4. Generate. There is no prompt to write: the studio, the mic and the moves are set. Rendering usually takes a few minutes.
  5. Check the audio rules and post. The file has the song snippet mixed in, but that is not a music licence. Use your platform's own music library or check the rights yourself before posting.

Picking photos that work#

Works well Causes trouble
One person per photo, face clearly visible Group photos where the faces are tiny
Front-facing, relaxed or confident expression Extreme angles or a face turned away
Two clearly different people Two photos of the same person
Your own everyday outfit Costumes or masks that hide your face

Note

Photos that appear to show public figures, including actors, singers and influencers, are rejected before any credits are charged, and everyone in the photos must be 18 or older. Use photos of yourself or of friends who agreed to be in your video.

Ideas for your post#

  • The two-friend duet. Post it with a friend and tag them in the caption.
  • The group-chat version. Make one per pair of friends and post them as a series.
  • Pair it with another trend. Follow it with Tiny Desk AI for a second music-style post.

How it differs from a CapCut or editing template#

A CapCut template needs real footage of you, and few people have a turquoise studio and a hanging mic at home. Here you upload two photos and the studio, the mic, the camera moves and the song snippet are generated for you, with both faces and outfits carried over from your photos. It is also a quick way to make a duet with a friend who lives far away, since you only need one photo from each person.

Price and FAQ#

A Standard 720p video costs 594 credits and 480p costs 270; see pricing for credit packs, which start at $9.90 for 600 credits. Credits are a one-time purchase, with no subscription.

Does the video include the song? Yes, a snippet is mixed in. This is an independent tool, not affiliated with the artists, the label or COLORS, and it does not use the artists' voices or likeness. Audio in a file is not a music licence: when you post, use your platform's music library or check the rights yourself.

Can I use a pet? Not for now. This template supports real people only, one per photo.