Search
Close this search box.

pink clothes

Deen

© EBU/Andres Putting About Quick Facts NameFuad Backović Born12 April 1982 Nationality🇧🇦 Bosnian National SelectionInternal selection 2016BH Eurosong 2004BH Eurosong 2003BH Eurosong 2001Vaš šlager sezone 1999 In Eurovision2016 Stockholm2004 Istanbul SongLjubav je (2016)In the disco (2004) Biography Fuad Backović (born April 14, 1982, in Sarajevo), known by his stage name Deen, is a Bosnian singer.  At the age of 12, Fuad Backović Deen took his first musical steps by recording his first song. The song was recorded at a music studio called Studio Number 1, owned by Bosnian broadcaster BHRT. In 1997, Backović became the frontman of the Bosnian boy band “Seven Up”. The group released two albums, “Otvori oči” and “Seven,” and enjoyed great success in Bosnia and surrounding countries (Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro). They took part in the Bosnian national selection for the 1999 Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Daj spusti se”. The song reached a 3rd place. In 1998, Deen received an offer to perform for the opera choir. His vocal abilities were noticed by the National Theater of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and he accepted the role of the opera choir’s frontman during the production of Carmina Burana. Backović recorded a duet, “Poljubi me,” with Croatian singer Vlatka Pokos. Deen started a solo career after leaving Seven Up. In 2001, he took part in the Bosnian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. With his song “Deset miliona ljubavi”, he reaced a 7th place. A year later, his debut album “Ja sam vjetar zaljubljeni” was released. With the song “Taxi”, he took part in the 2003 national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest and became the runner up. In 2004, Deen was chosen by BHRT to represent Bosnia and Herzegovina at the Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul with the song “In the Disco.” Deen finished in 9th place. Shortly after the contest, Deen’s second album “In the disco” was released, followed in 2005 by a third album, “Anđeo sa greškom”. Towards the end of the 2000s, Fuad withdrew from the music scene to enroll in a fashion business faculty at the Istituto Marangoni in Milan. During that time, in early 2009, he released the song “Bez trunke srama” (Without a Trace of Shame), which achieved great success in the local music scene. After some time, he released a song with the singer from the talent show Zvezda možeš biti ti, Verena Cerovina, titled “Voli me hitno” (Love Me Urgently) at the end of 2012, and already in 2013, he released the song “Rane manje bole” (Less Wounds Hurt). After completing his fashion studies, Deen is preparing his fourth studio album, which will see the light of day in the near future. Deen represented Bosnia and Herzegovina for the second time, this time in the Swedish capital Stockholm, together with Dalal Midhat-Talakić, Ana Rucner, and Jala. They performed the song “Ljubav je” (Love Is), but they did not qualify for the final. Entries Ljubav je (with Dalal, Ana Rucner & Jala) Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Year2016 LanguageBosnian LyricsAlmir AjanovićJasmin Fazlić Jala MusicAlmir Ajanović BackingsEna ĐapoZorana Guja Results Semi Points: 104Position: 11Running order: 17 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/QLrXmTB8OaY In The Disco Country🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina Year2004 LanguageEnglish LyricsVesna Pisarović MusicVesna Pisarović BackingsMaja Sarihodžić1 other singer, name unknown Dancers3 dancers, names unkown Results Semi Points: 133Position: 7Running order: 21 Results Finals Points: 91Position: 9Running order: 12 https://youtu.be/B1USil8eOsE

Read More »

Lucía Pérez

About Quick Facts NameLucía Pérez Vizcaino Born05 July 1985 Nationality🇪🇸 Spanish National SelectionDestino Eurovisión 2011 In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongQue me quiten lo bailao (2011) Biography Lucía Pérez Vizcaíno, a Spanish singer born on July 5, 1985, in O Incio, Lugo, Galicia, began her career winning the Canteira de Cantareiros talent show on Galician TV at 17. Her debut album, “Amores y amores,” released a year later, earned a Galician Gold Record certification. In 2005, Pérez won the Galician Soloist Pop Album award and placed second at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile with “Qué haría contigo.” That year, her song “Amarás Miña Terra” was also nominated for Best Song in Galician at the Spanish Music Awards. Her third album, “Volar por los tejados,” was released in 2008 in Spain and Chile, followed by a tour. In 2009, she participated again in the Viña del Mar Festival. Her fourth album, “Dígocho en galego,” entirely in Galician, came out in 2010. Lucía won the Spanish selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with “Que me quiten lo bailao” and subsequently signed with Warner Music. Her fifth album, “Cruzo los dedos,” released in April 2011, included Spanish versions of songs from her previous album, with the exception of “Adiós rios, adiós fontes” in Galician. At Eurovision 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany, she finished 23rd overall, but 16th in televoting. Pérez released her sixth album, “Quitapenas,” in June 2014, and in May 2018, her seventh album “Quince soles” featured collaborations with artists like Chenoa, Rosa Cedrón, and Chema Purón. The single “Tocando enfrente” was her first release from that album.  In february 2019, she teamed up with Chema Puron for a concert. With Zé Amaro she recorded a song, “Tudo se Paga”, that was released in May. The song gained over a million views on YouTube. She also started as a judge in the show A Liga Dos Cantantes on TVG. In February 2020 her new single “Terra” was released. During the COVID19 lockdown she teamed up with many artists for home concerts named instagramlive. Among others, she took part at the Eurovision preparty ES home.  In December 2021 Lucía released a new single, “Na miña pel”. She was able to perform this song on a show at Americateve41, a Spanish tv station in Miami, Florida. In June 2022 she teamed up with Eva Iglesias for a duet, “Sementeira”. In January 2023, “La penúltima” was released, a song recorded in Miami. In September, this song was followed by a new one: “La Salida”, followed in December by “Guerrera”. Entries Que me quiten lo bailao Country🇪🇸 Spain Year2011 LanguageSpanish LyricsRafael Artesero Herrero MusicRafael Artesero Herrero BackingsCristina DomínguezSandra BorregoAmaury ReinosoJuan Francisco SolsonaGinés Cano Results Semi Points: –Position: –Running order: – Results Finals Points: 50Position: 23Running order: 22 https://youtu.be/GSOEmM0h-aE?si=NwgT1Od56ZqrIoc_

Read More »

Getter Jaani

About Quick Facts NameGetter Jaani Born03 February 1993 Nationality🇪🇪 Estonian National SelectionEesti Laul In Eurovision2011 Düsseldorf SongRockefeller Street (2011) Biography Getter Jaani, born on February 3, 1993, in Tallinn, Estonia, is a renowned Estonian pop singer and actress, widely recognized for her versatile talent in music and theatre.  Jaani’s educational journey includes completing ninth grade at Tallinn Kristiine Gymnasium and pursuing tailoring and styling at Tallinn School of Industrial Education. She also attended Kaari Sillamaa’s Children’s School of Fine Arts, enhancing her artistic skills, and graduated from Audentes e-gymnasium in 2015. Her career took off in 2010 with the launch of her solo career in collaboration with Moonwalk, a record label. Her debut single “Parim päev” became the most played radio hit in Estonia that year, paving the way for her subsequent successes. She released several albums, including “Parim päev” EP (2010), “Rockefeller Street” (2011), “Jõuluvalgus” (2011), and “DNA” (2014), showcasing her evolving musical style. Getter’s singles have demonstrated her range and ability to resonate with a broad audience. From “Vaid Suve” (with Chapter One) in 2010 to “Mitu mind” in 2020, her discography includes hits like “Grammofon,” “Valged ööd,” and “NYC Taxi.” Her collaborations with artists like Mihkel Raud and Koit Toome, in singles like “Me kõik jääme vanaks” and “Rannamaja,” respectively, highlight her versatility. In 2011, after winning “Eesti laul 2011,” Getter Jaani earned the honor of representing Estonia in Eurovision, where her performance of “Rockefeller Street” placed her in the spotlight, though she finished in 24th place. This experience added a significant chapter to her career. Apart from music, Jaani has a notable presence in theatre and television. Her roles in musicals like “High School Musical,” “Grease,” and “Desiree,” and TV appearances in shows like “Tantsud tähtedega,” “Su nägu kõlab tuttavalt,” and “Maskis laulja” demonstrate her multifaceted talent. In 2023, she triumphed in the television show Tähtede täht, adding another feather to her cap. Entries Rockefeller Street Country🇪🇪 Estonia Year2011 LanguageEnglish LyricsSven Lõhmus MusicSven Lõhmus BackingsAnna PõldveeMarilin Kongo DancersAhto PääsikAhti KiilEghert-Sören Nõmm Results Semi Points:Position:Running order: Results Finals Points:Position:Running order: https://youtu.be/vOIXQskfy6o?si=hFCZEmUW_mYRjxug

Read More »