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Nikolija
Nikolija Jovanović ( sr-cyr, Николија Јовановић, born on 19 October 1989) is a Serbian singer and rapper. Born in Zagreb and raised in Belgrade, she is the daughter of singer Vesna Zmijanac. Nikolija initially gained prominence by appearing on the reality television show '' Survivor Srbija VIP: Philippines'' (2010). In 2013, she pursued a music career with her breakthrough single "Ćao zdravo". Nikolija has so far released three studio albums: '' №1'' (2016), ''Yin & Yang'' (2019) and ''Aurora'' (2022), as well as numerous standalone singles. She has been nominated for several MAC Awards, winning the 2023 Female Trap Song of the Year with "Pilot". Since 2014, Jovanović has been in a relationship with musician and actor Relja Popović, with whom she has two daughters. Early life Jovanović was born on 19 October 1989 in Zagreb. She is the only child of singer Vesna Zmijanac and economist Vlada Jovanović, who operated as the chief of marketing at PGP RTS. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yin & Yang (album)
''Yin & Yang'' is the second studio album by Serbian recording artist Nikolija. It was released on digital platforms on 25 April 2019, through IDJTunes. The album was supported by two official singles: "Yin & Yang" and "Nije lako biti ja", featuring Serbian rapper Fox, whilst also including three standalone singles as bonus tracks: "Loš momak" (2017), "Nema limita" and "Slažem" (2018). Background and release Nikolija announced the release of her second album in March 2019, when she also teased a collaboration with a male rapper. The album's lead and title track, "Yin & Yang", was subsequently released on 29 March. It was followed by the album's second single, "Nije lako biti ja", featuring Fox, on 13 April. The music videos for other five songs from ''Yin & Yang'' were released on 24 April 2019. The album itself was officially released on streaming services the following day. On 7 May, the album was also made available on compact disc in a limited series of 1,000 copies. The ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No1 (Nikolija Album)
''№1'' (pronounced "number one") is the debut studio album by Serbian recording artist Nikolija. It was released on October 20, 2016 by City Records. Nikolija teased the album's release on October 13, two weeks after giving birth to her first daughter. ''No1'' includes seven singles from the beginnings of her career and three new songs: "101 propušteni poziv", "Plavo more" and "Pucaj zbog nas". Musically, the record is overall electropop oriented with strong pop-folk and urban contemporary music influences. ''No1'' was sold in 50,000 units in Serbia, while also exceeding 200 million of combined views on YouTube as of October 2021. Track listing Credits adapted from Discogs. Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes Performers and musicians *Nikolija – vocals *Elitni Odredi – rap *Techa – rap *Marko Peruničić - backing vocals *Damir Handanović – backing vocals *Suzana Branković – backing vocals *Relja Popović – backing vocals *Ksenija Mila ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ćao Zdravo
Ćao, zdravo (English: ''Bye, Hello'') is the debut single by Serbian recording artist Nikolija. It was released on 9 April 2013 under IDJTunes. "Ćao,zdravo" features guest vocals from rapper Teror Teča, who also wrote the lyrics. The music and production was handled by Marko Peruničić and Nebojša Arežina from Atelje Trag. "Ćao, zdravo" is also featured on Nikolija's debut album '' №1'' (2016). Background After graduating from college in Athens, Greece in 2013, Nikolija moved back to Belgrade. There, her friend and singer Milan Stanković introduced her to Marko Peruničić and Nebojša Arežina from Atelje Trag, who would become her frequent collaborators. According to Nikolija, "Ćao, zdravo" draws inspiration from the 2012 Wisin & Yandel's single " Follow the Leader" featuring Jennifer Lopez. The song was released alongside a music video, which was directed by Andrej Ilić and produced by Đorđe Trbović and Boris Zec from IDJVideos. It features S&M aesthetics, be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Relja Popović
Relja Popović ( sr-cyr, Реља Поповић, born on 2 August 1989) is a Serbian actor and rapper who rose to prominence as a member of Elitni Odredi. As an actor, he won the Heart of Sarajevo award for his role in the 2009 film ''Ordinary People''. Early life Popović was born on August 2, 1989 in Belgrade, SFR Yugoslavia. His mother, Zoja Begolli (), was a ballet dancer at the National Theatre in Belgrade and lecturer at the Academy of Arts, and his father, Srđan Popović, worked as a sports journalist at the daily newspaper '' Večernje novosti''. Popović lost his father in 1991. He grew up in the Paviljoni neighborhood of New Belgrade. Relja stated that he found passion for hip-hop as a child, being exposed by his older brother Miša to artists such as Eminem, Jay-Z and Juice. Before graduating from high school Popović was shot in stomach while defending his girl friend in a pub, and had his kidney and spleen removed. Career Music Popović began his professional mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vesna Zmijanac
Vesna Zmijanac (, ; born 4 January 1957) is a Montenegrin-born Serbian singer and actress. Dubbed the "Queen of Sadness", she is known for her emotional vocal delivery and melancholic ballads. Also noted for her provocative appearance and western-influenced image, Zmijanac debuted in 1979 and had the biggest success during the 80s and 90s in SFR Yugoslavia. She has established herself as one of the most successful Serbian folk singers of all time, having sold around 6.7 million records. Zmijanac has also experienced popularity in the neighboring countries like Bulgaria. Additionally, Zmijanac appeared in the movie ''Sok od šljiva'' (1981) and the reality television shows '' Survivor Srbija VIP: Philippines'' (2010) and ''Farma'' (2016). She is the mother of singer Nikolija Jovanović. Early life Vesna Zmijanac was born on 4 January 1957 in Nikšić, PR Montenegro, FPR Yugoslavia to mother Kovina from Kraljevo, SR Serbia and father Dušan from Sisak, SR Croatia. Her parents d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elitni Odredi
Elitni Odredi (Serbian Cyrillic: Елитни Одреди, English: ''Elite Units'') was a Serbian pop-rap duo from Belgrade, formed in 2005. They were composed of two rappers and long-time friends; Relja Popović and Vladimir Matović. Initially an underground hip-hop group, they reached mainstream success by switching to a more commercial and club-oriented sound. Elitni Odredi was also one of the first regional acts to use platforms such as Myspace and YouTube to promote their music, while generally avoiding media. They are recognised as one of the most successful and iconic regional acts of the early 2010s. History The group, initially named ''Ulični Pesnici Crew'' (''Street Poets Crew''), was formed by two classmates, Relja Popović and Vladimir Matović, in seventh grade. They renamed it to Elitni Odredi in 2005 and included Nemanja Poznanović and producer Vladan Paunović. The first songs they released were "Ako Ste Za Rakiju" (''If You Want Rakija''), "Biće Ekstra" (' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Nikolić
Ana Nikolić ( sr-Cyrl, Ана Николић; ; born 27 September 1978) is a Serbian singer. Born in Jagodina and raised in Paraćin, she rose to prominence at the Beovizija 2003 music festival with the song "Januar". Nikolić has released six studio albums to date; '' Januar'' (2003), ''Devojka od čokolade'' (2006), ''Mafia caffe'' (2010), ''Milion dolara'' (2013), '' Labilna'' (2016) and ''Klinika'' (2020) Early life Ana Nikolić was born on September 27, 1978, in Jagodina, but grew up in Paraćin. She has a brother, Marko Nikolić, who worked as her manager. After graduating from grammar school, Nikolić moved to Belgrade where she attended secondary polytechnic school, studying design. It was also reported that she studied music at the Academy of Arts, Berlin. In 1998, Ana lost her father, whom she dedicated her 2016 song "Da te vratim" (''To Bring You Back'') to. According to her, the loss of her father also stimulated her to become more independent and to start perform ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Awards Ceremony (Ex-Yu)
The Music Awards Ceremony (often simply called the MAC) are annual popular music awards for Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, North Macedonia and Montenegro presented by Skymedia Group. The awards were first held on 29 January 2019 at the Belgrade Arena. The MAC is broadcast on several regional television networks, as well as via YouTube. It consists of up to 20 different categories, which are based on public votes, and other special awards, whose winners are determined by the organizers. MAC is recognized as one of the highest profile music awards ceremony in the western Balkans The Balkans ( ), also known as the Balkan Peninsula, is a geographical area in southeastern Europe with various geographical and historical definitions. The region takes its name from the Balkan Mountains that stretch throughout the who .... Music Awards Ceremony has received international critical acclaim. In August 2022, it was also declared the manifestations of special i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slobodan Veljković Coby
Slobodan Veljković ( sr-cyr, Слободан Вељковић, ; born 11 April 1985), known professionally as Coby (), is a Serbian rapper, songwriter and record producer. Born in Belgrade and raised in Prokuplje, in 2007 he relocated back to Belgrade where he began working with Rexxxona and his record label Bassivity. Coby gained more significant success by writing and producing songs for pop-folk singers like Boban Rajović, Dara Bubamara and Ana Nikolić. As a recording artist he rose to mainstream prominence in 2015, with the single "Ideš za Kanadu" featuring THCF, which was released for the purposes of the crime television documentary series ''Dosije''. Coby has collaborated with numerous acts, including Elitni Odredi, Rasta, Nikolija, Senidah, Jala Brat, Buba Corelli, Sara Jo, Nataša Bekvalac, Bojana Vunturišević and Teodora. His is known for blending hip hop music with the elements of Serbian folk music. His songs often feature the signature watermark "Coby, jesi l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
City Records
City Records (full legal name in Serbian: Предузеће за издавачко-пропагандну делатност City Records д.о.о. Београд/''Preduzeće za izdavačko-propagandnu delatnost City Records d.o.o. Beograd'') is a Serbian record label. Founded in 1997, the record label is part of the Pink Media Group. It is the home of some of the best selling Balkans pop artists. City Records has signed licensing agreements with many European artists, increasing the exposure of these artists and the distribution of their musical work in the market. Artists Artists signed to City Records, or who had been in the past, include: *Alen Islamović (1999, 2013–present) *Aca Lukas (2010-2013) *Alka Vuica (2001-2013) * Adil (2010–present) *Acapulco Band (2007–present) *Jurica Pađen (2013) * Akustična soba (2007) *Adnan Babajić (2011) * Aleksandar Živanović (2015-prensent) * Aleksandra Perović (2007–present) *Aleksandra Radović (2003–present) * Amad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagreb
Zagreb ( , , , ) is the capital (political), capital and List of cities and towns in Croatia#List of cities and towns, largest city of Croatia. It is in the Northern Croatia, northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb stands near the international border between Croatia and Slovenia at an elevation of approximately above mean sea level, above sea level. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 767,131. The population of the Zagreb urban agglomeration is 1,071,150, approximately a quarter of the total population of Croatia. Zagreb is a city with a rich history dating from Roman Empire, Roman times. The oldest settlement in the vicinity of the city was the Roman Andautonia, in today's Ščitarjevo. The historical record of the name "Zagreb" dates from 1134, in reference to the foundation of the settlement at Kaptol, Zagreb, Kaptol in 1094. Zagreb became a free royal city in 1242. In 1851 Janko Kamauf became Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Deree College
Deree College is a private, non-profit, liberal arts college, in Athens, Greece. Its 64-acre main campus is located in the northeastern Athenian suburb of Agia Paraskevi. Deree College is a division of the Boston-based not-for-profit organization American College of Greece. It is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and also has a degree validation agreement with the Open University of the United Kingdom. Deree offers bachelor's degrees in business, the liberal arts and sciences and the fine and performing arts and master's degrees in communication and psychology. History When the American College of Greece was founded in Smyrna, Asia Minor, it was initially an all-girls secondary school. On 1885, it became an institution of higher education, the predecessor of today's Deree College. Deree College was shut down in 1922 during the mass immigration of Greeks from Asia Minor following the Asia Minor Disaster in the aftermath of World War I. On 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
