Certified Alien
“Personas” (Feat. Joyrizer) | A Cinematic Rap Music Video

Grit, Energy, and Cinematic Storytelling in Oakland

Person standing in a spotlight in a dark room, silhouette visible.

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

A person with curly dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top, is holding a large chocolate-covered ice cream bar and eating it. In the background, another person with long curly hair is sitting on the bed with a neutral expression.

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.

Person in silhouette wearing a beanie and jacket, standing in a foggy scene with bright backlight creating a dramatic effect.
A person with curly hair is smoking and eating a slice of pizza against a yellow background.
A person with dark, curly hair and tattoos on their arm is eating a large piece of food covered in sauce, possibly meat, with a yellowish background. Another person with similar hair is in the background, sitting and looking down.
A person standing in a dark space illuminated by a spotlight with smoke or fog around them.
A person standing alone in a dark room under a spotlight with smoke or fog around.
Young man wearing sunglasses and a beanie, surrounded by smoke, in a dark environment with backlighting.
A man with dark, curly hair, wearing a black beanie and a plaid shirt, stands outdoors near shipping containers.
A man with curly dark hair and glasses sits on a bed, looking down at a phone, with a woman with long wavy hair sitting behind him, also on the bed, against a yellow wall.
A man wearing a beanie, sunglasses, and a dark jacket, with his arm raised behind his head, in a close-up indoor shot.
Person wearing a beanie and jacket, standing against a dark background with a light source behind them, creating a silhouette with hands raised.
A young man with long curly hair, tattoos on his arms, and wearing a black tank top is looking into a mirror. His face shows a serious expression. His hand is pressed against the mirror.