You can’t venture over new celestial territory without a little help from your friends, and Lady Gaga made sure her trusted collaborator and longtime choreographer Richy Jackson was along for the neon-coated ride into the land of Chromatica.

After working with Jackson on some of her most iconic projects to date — from the dance moves of “Just Dance” and “Born This Way” to A Star Is Born — Gaga again tapped Jackson to help birth her new musical era into existence via the music video for the album’s lead single, “Stupid Love,” which features eye-popping fashions and high-energy moves against the backdrop of an alien planet where colorful, warring tribes unite through the power of music.

As the song launches Gaga back into the pop cultural stratosphere, EW had a chat with Jackson about his inspiration for the “Stupid Love” choreography, working with Gaga on set, how they’re preparing for the Chromatica Ball world tour, and more.

Read the full interview here.