Rick James played by James Stewart. Photographed by Matthias Clamer at Universal Studios Backlot, Jan. 15, 2013.

Rick James' "Street Songs," courtesy Universal Music Group Distribution.

Rick James wig.

The boots that were too high for James Stewart.

James Stewart gets transformed into Rick James.

Prop stylist John Geary paints a boot that James can stand and walk in.

Photographer Matthias Clamer and James Stewart have a laugh.

James Stewart couldn't really walk or stand in these boots, so we had to go for a flat heel.

Stylist Luke Langsdale gets the girls dressed.

A water truck gets the street wet and shiny.

That's a lot of boot.

On-set primping.

James Stewart gets a look at himself onscreen.

Rick James played by James Stewart.

Rick James played by James Stewart.

Rick James played by James Stewart.