Inspired by film noir and classic burlesque, Carsie Blanton's 'Backbone' is a a sultry, soulful call to all the gentleman of the world to have a little backbone and say what they mean every once in a while. 'Backbone' comes from Carsie's new EP 'Rude Remarks and Dirty Jokes,' released on May 7, 2013. Find her at www.carsieblanton.com.

'Backbone' Credits: Directed and edited by Lauren J. Andrews (www.laurenjand.com).

Starring Carsie Blanton, Sharon Davis, Sarah Breck, Jon Tigert and Adam Brozowski. Choreography by Sharon Davis(www.sharondavis.com.au). Director of Photography: David Mudre (www.mudrephoto.com). Second Cameraman: Andrew Rozario. Hair, makeup and costumes by Morgan Lee Kestner.

Special thanks to Leslie and Iris Silverman, Melissa Murphy, Dan Short, Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies, Kerry Genese, Luke Haynes, and Jaya Gamble.

'Backbone' was written by Carsie Blanton, produced by Oliver Wood, engineered and mixed by Damian Lewis at Four Records Studios. Joe Plowman rocks that sick bass line while Jano Rix lays down the big fat pocket. Michael Bellar and Dana Alexandra make it punchy.