Dubioza kolektiv
Dubioza kolektiv (also known simply as Dubioza) is a Bosnian avant-garde dub rock group known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of hip hop, dub, ska, reggae, rock, punk, electronic music, and Balkan music, and for their socially and politically conscious songwriting with lyrics in multiple languages. In 2015, Dubioza kolektiv was referred to as the most popular Bosnian musical act. History Dubioza kolektiv was formed in 2003 by Brano Jakubović, Vedran Mujagić, Almir Hasanbegović and Adis Zvekić with the merger of two musical groups, Ornament and Gluho doba. The band originates from Sarajevo and Zenica. Dubioza kolektiv initially also featured a female vocal, but the singer, Adisa Zvekić, eventually left the group to pursue a solo career. The group's performances have been multilingual (Bosnian and English) ever since the band's inception. Singer Adis Zvekić stated that he first set up a band that served as a forerunner for Dubioza in 1993, when he was 13 years old. Due to the Bosnian War, there was no electricity; the band used to meet in the evenings and have jam sessions in the dark. All band members declare themselves to have had a working-class background, being the children of workers and peasants. Though the group considered contending to represent Bosnia in the Eurovision Song Contest, they eventually decided against the idea as they would have to sign a contract obligating them to refrain from making any political statements. Instead, they recorded and released a highly critical and political song; Euro song. Dubioza kolektiv, and Open Wide (2004–2006) Dubioza kolektiv released their self-titled first album in April 2004. Two of the songs also featured accompanying music videos. The Open Wide EP was released in December 2004, and featured four remixes of songs from the Dubioza kolektiv album, and two up until then unpublished tracks featuring English dub poet Benjamin Zephaniah, and Mush Khan of the Pakistani-British group, Fun-Da-Mental. Dubnamite (2006–2008) Dubnamite features 10 songs. Firma ilegal (2008–2010) Firma ilegal (English: Illegal Enterprise) was the first album where all lyrics were written in the Bosnian language. The album addresses the social and political situation and Transition economy in Balkan societies, discussing corruption, privatization vs. social ownership, and the opportunistic political oligarchy. 5 do 12 (2010–2011) Dubioza's fourth album, 5 do 12, was the first to be released online in full and for download free of charge. The album featured Plavi orkestar vocalist Saša Lošić, and Macedonian ska punk group, Superhiks. The CD release also featured remixes of the songs by other artists and recordings from MTV Live @ Skirlibaba Studio sessions. The work continued on the path set by Firma illegal, featuring socially critical lyrics written in the Bosnian language. Wild Wild East (2011–2013) Wild Wild East was the first album released for an international audience/market, marking the group's entry onto the international stage some 8 years after its founding. The album satirises an array of topics, including the way in which Western Europe looks down at Bosnia & Herzegovina in Euro Song,