: Due to its intense flashing lights and rapid transitions, the video includes a viewer discretion warning for photosensitive individuals. The "Copycat" Statement
The official music video for "Miss You" by Southstar is a definitive artifact of modern electronic music culture, blending gritty with a high-stakes industry controversy. Directed by Paul Fanger and released in August 2022, the video serves as both a visual accompaniment to a viral hit and a defiant statement against "copycat" culture in the music industry. Aesthetic and Visual Style Southstar - Miss You (Official Video)
: Constant optical zooming and shaky-cam effects are used to create a sense of frantic, raw energy. : Due to its intense flashing lights and
The video gained significant notoriety for a specific moment where the phrase * copycats"** is graffitied across a building. This was a direct jab at veteran DJ Robin Schulz , who released a near-identical version of the song (also titled "Miss You") just days after Southstar’s version began climbing global charts. Context: The "Miss You" Controversy Aesthetic and Visual Style : Constant optical zooming
: Set largely in the streets of Berlin-Kreuzberg , the footage features subway rides, night scenes, and raw urban landscapes.
The video is characterized by its "lo-fi" and nostalgic aesthetic, heavily utilizing techniques reminiscent of . Key visual elements include:
: Southstar originally sampled vocals from Oliver Tree's 2020 track "Jerk" .