Gru

Dalibor Andonov – Gru was a rapper, DJ and one of the pioneers of Serbian and regional hip-hop. He released his debut album “Da li imaš pravo?” in 1995, when the local rap scene was only beginning to reach a wider audience.

The 1996 album “Gru 2” and songs such as “Biću tu” brought him major popularity, while his blend of rap, dance music and memorable videos helped hip-hop enter the mainstream. He remained active as a DJ throughout his career.

On Budjenje, he discussed treating music as a profession, the development of his career and the period in which rap grew from a new phenomenon into an important part of regional popular culture. Gru died in 2019, leaving behind a body of work that continues to connect generations.