The Constellations - Felicia

What this video is

Released in 2010 on Virgin Records, 'Felicia' emerged from Atlanta's vibrant indie crossover scene at a moment when hip-hop, Southern rock, and psychedelic soul were colliding in the city's club circuit. The Constellations, formed by vocalist Elijah Jones and Grammy-winning producer Ben H. Allen (known for work with Animal Collective and Gnarls Barkley), embodied a fluid genre hybridity characteristic of…

Why it matters

A defining artifact of the Atlanta indie-rock/hip-hop hybrid sound of 2009–2011, 'Felicia' showcases how Southern Gothic imagery was being redeployed by a new generation of genre-blending acts. The music video's rapid editorial rhythm and warm, pin-up theatrical staging set it apart from both the…

The director

Atlanta-based commercial director, editor, and Head of Production. Fell in love with photography early in life, became an established cinematographer and editor by 1996. Relocated to Atlanta in 1998, producing award-winning work for Turner Classic Movies…