Certified Alien“Personas” (Feat. Joyrizer) | A Cinematic Rap Music VideoGrit, Energy, and Cinematic Storytelling in Oakland
Directed by Sean White, Personas is a cinematic and high-energy music video featuring Certified Alien and Joyrizer. Shot in Oakland, this visually dynamic project blends studio performance, narrative storytelling, and real-world action, reflecting the song’s raw energy and depth. From intense performance sequences to a stunt-driven narrative and kinetic skateboarding shots, the video immerses viewers in a gritty yet stylish visual world that enhances the music’s impact.
Persona: A Cinematic Rap Story Through Oakland’s Streets
A bold fusion of studio performance, intense storytelling, and high-energy skateboarding sequences that capture the essence of Persona’s music
The studio performance was captured in a controlled environment with a full production crew, using bold lighting, Steadicam work, and dynamic framing to create a visually striking presence for Certified Alien and Joyrizer. The narrative segment, set in a rearranged living room doubling as a bedroom, adds a cinematic depth with practical effects, a stunt sequence involving a knife and blood, and stylized cinematography. The Oakland street sequences bring an extra layer of energy, featuring Certified Alien skateboarding through the city, filmed from the back of a pickup truck, capturing the authentic, raw feel of the urban landscape.
