Dubioza Kolektiv
Once upon a time (2003) in a far away land called Bosnia and Herzegovina, a… Read Full Bio ↴Once upon a time (2003) in a far away land called Bosnia and Herzegovina, a group of friends decided to form a band. But this was no ordinary band, and they did not form under ordinary circumstances. True, along with local Balkan flavors, musical influences came from all over the world: ska, punk, reggae, electronic, hip-hop. Yet, there was no music industry, few concerts, no space for cultural or political expression among the new crop of plugged in youth. In fact, the entire region was reeling from deep moral and economic stagnation. It was from this environment that Dubioza Kolektiv was born, and not quietly, but kicking and screaming, presenting no-go topics front and center, and demanding to be heard-and in doing so, they created a phenomenon. And it has continued in this fashion ever since. Fast forward to 2016, we find band continues stronger than ever, already established itself as among the best and most popular live outfits in Eastern Europe, hallmarked by their most recent musical release “Happy Machine”, perhaps their most provocative album to date.
For a quick rundown of the band’s history, their self-entitled first album “Dubioza Kolektiv” was released in 2004, and was instantly met with an enthusiasm not seen on the Bosnian scene since pre-war times. Next came the ep “Open Wide”, this time featuring dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah and Mush Khan from Fun-da-mental. Then, their second full length cd: “Dubnamite”… and this is when their popularity began to spread beyond borders. By 2008, with the release of “Firma Ilegal”, their bold and uncompromising stand against their nationalist establishment elevated them to fame across the entire Balkan region. One of their most popular songs even made it to the big screen with “Blam”, opening Berlin Golden Bear winner Jasmila Žbanić’s film “Na Putu”. Album number four followed along this logical path as “5 do12”. And, in an open snub to ultra-capitalist music labels and as an expression of commitment to their fans, Dubioza made the album available for free on www.dubioza.org.
It was around this time that Faith No More’s Bill Gould, found the same inspiration from Dubioza Kolektiv. Their fifth album, “Wild, Wild East” was picked up by his label Koolarrow Records and introduced DK on the international stage with worldwide distribution. This was followed by, “Apsurdistan”: released in 2013, was a huge success with more than 300,000 downloads. The video for the featured track “Kažu” was viewed 15 million times on YouTube and their Western Balkans tour sold-out every single venue (and we are talking about large venues here). All of this, along with a relentless approach to touring, has brought DK’s sounds to every corner of Europe.
Which brings us finally to their newest release, “Happy Machine” – aka, the next step forward. As always, the subject matter might be confrontational and challenging, but the music is always catchy as hell, now more than ever. Inspiration developed over two years, largely inspired by events that unfolded over that time – from Istanbul’s Gezi park protests (“All Equal”), the jailing of the founders of The Pirate Bay (“Free.mp3”), the Syrian refugee crisis and Europe’s shameful response to it. More kindred spirits in the music world have jumped on board, with guest appearances by Manu Chao, Benji Webbe from Skindred, Roy Paci, Punjabi singer BEE2, Catalan ska-rumba band La Pegatina and trumpet player Dzambo Agusev from Macedonia. Songs are in English, Spanish, Italian and Punjabi.
By now it’s probably clear that 2016 will be a very productive year for Dubioza Kolektiv: a new album, tours across Europe, including their North American debut at SXSW and tour dates scheduled across the country-and this is just a starting point, because as their history has shown, these guys don’t stop until they achieve their objectives. They were considered No.1 band at this year’s Eurosonic festival, per european festivals votes.
If you’re looking for macho, money-and-ego driven posturing, you won’t find it here; no MTV “rude boy” gangstas, no strippers or bling, no corporate endorsements from the international fashion industry. Rather, they take on traditional musical forms with their unique perspective, shaped by a war that changed their lives forever, and delivered with a level of positivity that hits you like a blast of fresh air. If you are open to the experience, it could change your life too.
PRESS ABOUT DK
“There’s fiery polemic in the lyrics, but it’s all wrapped up in a frantic joie de vivre that’s as infectious as it is unique.” Kerrang! – Paul Travers
“Kick-ass from start to finish, Dubioza Kolektiv marries power and positivity…” PopMatters
“Yeah, the Dubioza Kolektiv really are that good. Damn… Just…Damn…” Mass Movement Magazine
“For those who want a message combined with someof the catchiest beats this side of the Adriatic Sea, look no further than Wild Wild East. The upbeat grooves mixed with traditional melodies make for something truly different and, well, wild.” Consequence Of Sound
“Paaspop 2014: Dubioza Kolektiv is the energy shot that Paaspop needed… the band performs with enthusiasm, energy and humor. The audience is eating out of their hand, and this show should be called a great success… “ 3voor12
“EXIT 2013 Records: Fusion Stage’s attendance record was broken during the performance by Dubioza Kolektiv…“ exitfest.org
“The best thing at Paléo is coming across a band you’d never heard of before, and get totally blown away. This is what happened to me yesterday with Dubioza Kolektiv… “ livinginnyon.com
For a quick rundown of the band’s history, their self-entitled first album “Dubioza Kolektiv” was released in 2004, and was instantly met with an enthusiasm not seen on the Bosnian scene since pre-war times. Next came the ep “Open Wide”, this time featuring dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah and Mush Khan from Fun-da-mental. Then, their second full length cd: “Dubnamite”… and this is when their popularity began to spread beyond borders. By 2008, with the release of “Firma Ilegal”, their bold and uncompromising stand against their nationalist establishment elevated them to fame across the entire Balkan region. One of their most popular songs even made it to the big screen with “Blam”, opening Berlin Golden Bear winner Jasmila Žbanić’s film “Na Putu”. Album number four followed along this logical path as “5 do12”. And, in an open snub to ultra-capitalist music labels and as an expression of commitment to their fans, Dubioza made the album available for free on www.dubioza.org.
It was around this time that Faith No More’s Bill Gould, found the same inspiration from Dubioza Kolektiv. Their fifth album, “Wild, Wild East” was picked up by his label Koolarrow Records and introduced DK on the international stage with worldwide distribution. This was followed by, “Apsurdistan”: released in 2013, was a huge success with more than 300,000 downloads. The video for the featured track “Kažu” was viewed 15 million times on YouTube and their Western Balkans tour sold-out every single venue (and we are talking about large venues here). All of this, along with a relentless approach to touring, has brought DK’s sounds to every corner of Europe.
Which brings us finally to their newest release, “Happy Machine” – aka, the next step forward. As always, the subject matter might be confrontational and challenging, but the music is always catchy as hell, now more than ever. Inspiration developed over two years, largely inspired by events that unfolded over that time – from Istanbul’s Gezi park protests (“All Equal”), the jailing of the founders of The Pirate Bay (“Free.mp3”), the Syrian refugee crisis and Europe’s shameful response to it. More kindred spirits in the music world have jumped on board, with guest appearances by Manu Chao, Benji Webbe from Skindred, Roy Paci, Punjabi singer BEE2, Catalan ska-rumba band La Pegatina and trumpet player Dzambo Agusev from Macedonia. Songs are in English, Spanish, Italian and Punjabi.
By now it’s probably clear that 2016 will be a very productive year for Dubioza Kolektiv: a new album, tours across Europe, including their North American debut at SXSW and tour dates scheduled across the country-and this is just a starting point, because as their history has shown, these guys don’t stop until they achieve their objectives. They were considered No.1 band at this year’s Eurosonic festival, per european festivals votes.
If you’re looking for macho, money-and-ego driven posturing, you won’t find it here; no MTV “rude boy” gangstas, no strippers or bling, no corporate endorsements from the international fashion industry. Rather, they take on traditional musical forms with their unique perspective, shaped by a war that changed their lives forever, and delivered with a level of positivity that hits you like a blast of fresh air. If you are open to the experience, it could change your life too.
PRESS ABOUT DK
“There’s fiery polemic in the lyrics, but it’s all wrapped up in a frantic joie de vivre that’s as infectious as it is unique.” Kerrang! – Paul Travers
“Kick-ass from start to finish, Dubioza Kolektiv marries power and positivity…” PopMatters
“Yeah, the Dubioza Kolektiv really are that good. Damn… Just…Damn…” Mass Movement Magazine
“For those who want a message combined with someof the catchiest beats this side of the Adriatic Sea, look no further than Wild Wild East. The upbeat grooves mixed with traditional melodies make for something truly different and, well, wild.” Consequence Of Sound
“Paaspop 2014: Dubioza Kolektiv is the energy shot that Paaspop needed… the band performs with enthusiasm, energy and humor. The audience is eating out of their hand, and this show should be called a great success… “ 3voor12
“EXIT 2013 Records: Fusion Stage’s attendance record was broken during the performance by Dubioza Kolektiv…“ exitfest.org
“The best thing at Paléo is coming across a band you’d never heard of before, and get totally blown away. This is what happened to me yesterday with Dubioza Kolektiv… “ livinginnyon.com
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Dubioza Kolektiv Lyrics
24000 Baci Some people tell me that I need help Some people can…
99% 99% EUrofobija, gubi il' dobija? buka, mikrofonija kroz …
Balkan Funk 4X Check It Out Now The Funk Soul Brother Right About …
Be Highirly Yes man Be highirly man not sikirly man Yes man, don't wor…
Blam Da sam dobar, da sam fin, Da sam tatin sin, Da imam…
Boom! Milk is really healthy, is it good for your bones? Who…
Bosnafaria No more pressing our wishes No more control our feelings N…
Bosnian Rastafaria Bosnian Rastafaria The bosnian rastafary In the middle o…
Brijuni Brijuni Na pulski aerodrom je sletilo više charter aviona…
Bring the System Down Bring the System Down: Fightin' with the wisdom For Bosnia…
burnin' Greed is all around Guides our sleepy senses Blinded in the …
Cannot Forgive Don't say you're feelin' bad Don't let yourself gettin' sad…
Celebrate The Riot Can't breath, heart attack, falling into coma Can’t see lig…
Come and Play Come and play, come and play Life is just a game Drop…
Cross the Line I will jump over fence And climb up any wall Movement of…
Decisions Man you can’t sleep, you must have a vision On the…
Democracy "Lord Owen arrived in Sarajevo. He brought a clear message…
Domacica Ovdje niko nezna dal su došli il' su pošli Smotaj nam…
Don't Stop Svijete Presenting to all of you Them grooves yeah Them posi…
Dosta Predugo mi odreduju u kog boga da vjerujem Necu da odustane…
Dumb Girl, you gotta give all (It's a murder) Boy, you gotta…
Emptiness Emptiness I'm getting away From,trying trying to forget the…
Endless I stop my breath won't let it take away this feeling nothi…
Euro Song Auf wiedersehen miss Merkel, You are not my friend. When i…
Firma ilegal Šareni marketinški zidovi srama Prazna obecanja su najbolja…
Free.mp3 Our music is for free You can download .mp3 Keep it playing…
French Song Welcome, bienvenue I will teach you French In just 2 minutes…
Himna generacije Čim progledam ujutro Gutam informacije Novine, portali Dnevn…
Justice Things are about to explode Like a dubnamite (Hey) Let us …
K.P. dom K.P. dom Tvoj stari život k'o u bajci bio je fantastičan…
Kažu Kažu Kažu da je Bosna samo država za rođaka i da smo…
Kokuz Zbog svjetske krize Nemam za rizle Nemam ni gandze aman B…
Krivo Je More 2 Krivo je more 2 Na TV-u neki dan majmun u kravati kaže…
Kupi Kupi Ovog vrućeg ljeta ispred vašeg tržnog centra imaćem…
Making Money We really don't think of what matters for y'all only goal…
Marijuana Time goes by Leaves a trace So much things You must face…
Minimal Minimal Minimal Beat and voice, in your face That's the st…
Move Ya Bounce to the rhythm, gonna take you far Listen to the…
Niko nije kriv Niko nije kriv Rat je profit, puni kase vladajuće …
Njihovi i nasi U svijetu njihovih i naših kompromisa nema, Dok obespravlje…
No Escape (From Balkan) Yes I left my motherland and went so far To get…
One Blink Come on over, I want to show you somethin' you have never…
One More Time No i don't wanna', Really don't wanna' Put my head down and…
Oni dolaze Povuci, potegni, drž' ne daj, svaki dan borba, znam, ti se…
Open Wide Open up your mind, make some rhythm come in, Open up…
Pakšu Mene ne zanima jel' navijaš Za Želju, Čelik, Široki, Ve…
Prisoner Yes man Be highirly man not sikirly man Yes man, don't wor…
Prvi Maj Prvi maj Ni danas nije počeo svenarodni ustanak idu svi …
Receive I think I waited too long I think I waited too…
Recesija Zajebano vrijeme ništa dobro da se desi, dobio si otkaz sut…
Rijaliti Na pijaci sam jučer prod'o Kravu i traktor Da mogu da s…
Sjećam Se Sjećam se Ja sjećam se, te Ma šta mi uradili Ma šta m…
Space Song If you put it like that, ain’t so funny Everybody here just …
STAV Jer kako brate mnogi ne mogu da shvate Ne mogu da…
Šuti i trpi Meni je muka od vjecne Nacionalisticke furke Da me neko sm…
Take My Job Away My name is Robby Megabyte I will make your future very…
The Identity Are yo' blind baby? Brake it brake it brake it Shake it…
The Right Moments Gotta find it The right way The right moment Gotta find i…
Tranzicija Tranzicija Kako vjetar puše mjenjaju se dresovi bile su …
Triple Head Monster Don't you forget Time passes fast Time to regret Time to …
U.S.A I am from Bosnia, take me to America I really want…
U.S.A. I am from Bosnia,take me to America I really want…
Um klade valja UM KLADE VALJA I kad završiš fakultet opet moraš dati guz…
USA [I am from Bosnia, take me to America I really…
Vidi vidi vidi Vrijeme kao da je stalo Samo dani se broje Ne mogu da…
Vlast i policija U mraku ste ? Imamo rješenje... Uključi um svoj Na čelu…
Volio BiH Volio BiH Volio bi' da za Bosnu zaigra Ronaldo na svadbi…
Wake Up Sign up,this is the time to begin if u want…
Walter Nit' si zbunjen nit' si lud Tebi ovo je normala Puna usta…
Warning Get ready for the battle ya, warm up the jaw Adrenalin…
Wasted Time And believers will find their way out And betrayers can jus…
Whistleblower Man you have to hurry up, the hope is fading Many…
Wild Wild East Welcome everybody To the wild, wild East We left the doors o…
Zrak Ovaj zrak ima miris koji poznajem Neki znak ima opis kojeg…