Valid shares engaging new documentary for his Eastern European tour with DJ Head, ‘PLACES’
Renowned Detroit artist Valid has shared a new documentary for his Eastern European tour with the legendary DJ Head, titled ‘PLACES’, directed and edited by Katarina Radmilović. This potent, engaging film created in collaboration with Valternativa Records documents his journey through Eastern Europe’s Balkan region, performing for crowds throughout Serbia- where his family immigrated to the USA from- as well as Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia, Slovenia, and more. It’s impressive to see throughout the documentary, how cultures are bridged between Valid and DJ Head’s deep roots in Detroit’s music scene, with hip-hop from Serbia and the Balkan region. Valid and DJ Head perform alongside a variety of notable artists from these countries, and they meet with a range of emcees and producers who have impacted and shaped the Balkan hip-hop scene. In the mean-time, they also connect with overseas fans with a potent dose of Detroit hip-hop, with listeners in Eastern Europe knowing much of Valid’s work by heart.
Moreover, we get a glimpse into Balkan culture as a whole, as the documentary includes scenes that dive into Serbian traditions and heritage, as well as cultures from Croatia, Macedonia, Bosnia, and Slovenia. Valid and DJ Head show that they have a natural, close bond with the artists, people, and fans they encounter, which gives the documentary an uplifting, entertaining energy, while it is also informative.
It’s interesting to see how hip-hop can connect so many cultures and people through universal sounds and energies, which seems to be in keeping with the spirit of the genre. Valid’s ‘PLACES’ documentary is simultaneously mind-expanding, heartwarming, and engaging, as it takes the viewer through his experiences touring throughout the Balkans, which have a special meaning and connection to him as the place of his origin. It’s not every day that an artist gets to return to their place of heritage to share their art, which gives ‘PLACES’ a special feel. Watch ‘PLACES’ here now on our platform and be sure to connect with Valid while you’re at it.
