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Valid conjures nostalgia with potent new visual for “Places”

Detroit mainstay Valid continues his journey of the well-received Peach Brandy album with the release of an evocative video for “Places.” In this visually captivating piece from Lucky Penny Media, the MC honors his roots while reflecting on the city that shaped his identity. The video incorporates heartfelt home footage, whisking viewers back to 2005, the year of Valid’s last visit to Serbia as a young man. It serves as a celebration of Detroit’s rich hip-hop culture, intertwining memories of the past with hopes for the future.

“Places”, produced by Knowhere2run and Vibin wit DJ Mono, is a potent track from Valid’s recent album Peach Brandy that explores his heritage in Serbia and how it shaped him into the man he is today, with vivid lyricism set to a back-drop of rich, atmospheric guitars, warm strings, and organic percussion. The new visual, alongside the track, acts as an homage and tribute to his homeland with heartfelt, nostalgic shots that capture the song’s emotive narratives.

Mentored by Grammy-winning DJ Head, Detroit emcee Valid is making waves in hip-hop. After his acclaimed debut album, Mihajlo, in 2019, he released the Plum Brandy EP, gaining traction in Eastern and Southern Europe. Valid has collaborated with notable artists like Apollo Brown and Skyzoo and recently teamed up with Stretch Money to form the duo Bill & Isiah. Their album gained significant attention, charting on college radio in the U.S. and Canada, and their freestyle on Eminem‘s Shade45 became a defining moment for Detroit hip-hop. Performing alongside legends like Xzibit and Tha Dogg Pound, Valid’s influence continues to grow, with exciting prospects ahead. His latest offering, the fresh visual for “Places”, makes for a poignant, memorable release, coming after the drop of his engaging, versatile Peach Brandy LP. Give it a watch here now on our platform.

Listen to Valid’s new album Peach Brandy HERE.

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