Biography
DJ Head, born Kevin Bell, is a Grammy-winning American DJ and producer from Detroit. He served as Eminem’s original touring DJ from 1997 to 2002, during the Detroit rapper’s rise to worldwide prominence. Their connection goes back to Proof and Detroit’s Hip Hop Shop.
Audiences also know him from the 2002 film 8 Mile, in which he appears as the DJ in the rap-battle scenes. His production and co-production credits include work with Eminem, D12, Jay-Z, Xzibit, Obie Trice and Bizarre. His career spans club DJing, major tours and studio production.
Through his longstanding work with Valid, he connects Detroit’s scene with audiences and collaborators in the Balkans. Alongside hip-hop production, his professional profile lists Detroit techno and French house among his specialities. His performances with Valid draw on music selection, a feel for the MC and experience behind the turntables.