The beats and rhythms of rap music, guided by a visionary music producer and composer whose name has become synonymous with innovation and authenticity in the industry. Fotis Georgiadis aka Beatz Pliz talks about his inspiration that truly captivates us—a fusion of eclectic influences and personal experiences that have found expression in the beats and melodies that define his signature sound. Through his stories, we come to understand the power of music not only as a form of self-expression but as a catalyst for personal transformation and societal change. He speaks of the strength that comes from embracing one's unique voice and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity. Fotis Georgiadis is a music producer and film director from Thessaloniki and has collaborated with the biggest names in the Greek rap scene.
His connection with music started at a very early age by learning by himself to play the drums and guitar. He got his degree in sound engineering and started making his first tries in music production. At the age of 24 he started filming music videos and since then he is directly connected to Greek rap music. During the period 2022-2023, he created the music album “Arte Povera”. He composed original classical music played by symphonic orchestras. Meanwhile, he directed “Arte Povera- The Documentary”. The outstanding music album released by Minos EMI, a Universal Music Company, peaked in #5 in Spotify’s Top-10 Albums Debut Global, while “Arte Povera – The Documentary” was announced as the #1 music documentary in the Greek Box Office -in less than a month. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx