Struka: I Regret the Fight on Stage

Ognjen Kostić – Struka, rapper and lawyer, is one of the pillars of the Serbian hip hop golden era. From his early albums like Ipak se obrće and Muzika iz podruma, through Svi psi idu u raj and…

Marčelo: We Live in Superficial Times

Marko Šelić “Marčelo”, rapper, writer, and columnist, has been one of the most important voices in Serbian music for over twenty years. From De Facto, through Puzzle Shock! and Treća strana medalje, to the conceptual work Napet Šou,…

South Side: Zdravko Čolić Goes Well with Powder

Borko Marjanović – South Side, member of Feedback Respect Family and one of the authors of the show Buđenje, has been shaping an authentic rap identity for years. His album Uvek isti, zauvek svoj blends honest storytelling, social…

Ill G: I Do Not Like Rock

Ill G, also known as Ill Government, is one of the rappers who made an impact with his mixtape Godine U Priči and work on albums like ill G/Skubi/DJ Rokam – Šta Ima?!. His music resonates with authentic…

Juice: There Is a Price on My Head

Ivan Ivanović – Juice (Đus) is a name woven into the fabric of Serbian hip hop — since the 90s, through Boys in the Hood and Full Moon, to his solo work with hits like Keš Kolica. His…

DJ Kobazz: The Quality of Rappers Has Declined

DJ Kobazz from Novi Beograd is a producer and DJ who, with his project 100 Čuda, revealed a unique blend of alternative and hip hop. His mixes and creative productions deviate from the mainstream – he experiments with…

Exit Special: Žarenol (Z.G.I.B) and House of Pain

At Exit Festival, during the performance of the legendary House of Pain, we spoke with Novi Sad rapper Žrenol, member of the group Z.G.I.B (Za Garija i Brata). He talks about his musical journey, the importance of his…

Ana THE Bejbe: It Is All About Attracting Attention

Ana THE joins Buđenje as a strong and authentic female voice in the Serbian hip hop scene. Her lyrics, energy, and attitude open new perspectives and inspire audiences. In this episode, she talks about her beginnings, challenges, and…

5. Stepen: We Started Out as a Boy Band

5. Stepen is a supergroup made up of rappers Solow, JanZoo, Dextarr, Pro and Koperfild, which together represent one of the exciting forces in the domestic underground rap scene. Solow, one of the group’s founders, began making music…

Ekos One: I Had Trouble with the Law

Ekos One (EŠKO) is one of the distinctive names in the local street art and graffiti scene. His murals and public artworks, often created on walls across Belgrade and elsewhere in Serbia, combine color, form, and concept in…

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