Amerie is back with a hot new party tune and we couldn't resist taking a peek behind the scenes to find out how she looks so amazing!

You probably best know Amerie for her retro Motown hit One Thing, but that was way back in 2006 and she's now gone all futuristic for her new single, Heard 'Em All, featuring Lil Wayne.

Amerie dances with a troupe of Lady Gaga lookalikes and dodges lasers, all while looking impossibly gorge - how does she do it?

First up, watch Amerie's cool futuristic video...

Now find out how it was made...

Are you loving Amerie's new stripped down sound? Can she compete with the great Beyonce and Ciara? Comments please!