PGP-RTS
Encyclopedia
PGP-RTS is a major record label
based in Belgrade
, Serbia
. It is a successor of PGP-RTB
which was established in 1958 in Belgrade, then capital of Socialist Republic of Serbia
and Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1993, the company changed its name to PGP-RTS, which is the music production branch of the Radio Television of Serbia
.
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
based in Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
, Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
. It is a successor of PGP-RTB
PGP-RTB
PGP-RTB was a major record label and chain record store in the former SFR Yugoslavia based in Belgrade, Socialist Republic of Serbia. PGP-RTB was established in 1958...
which was established in 1958 in Belgrade, then capital of Socialist Republic of Serbia
Socialist Republic of Serbia
Socialist Republic of Serbia was a socialist state that was a constituent country of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It is a predecessor of modern day Serbia, which served as the biggest republic in the Yugoslav federation and held the largest population of all the Yugoslav...
and Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
The Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was the Yugoslav state that existed from the abolition of the Yugoslav monarchy until it was dissolved in 1992 amid the Yugoslav Wars. It was a socialist state and a federation made up of six socialist republics: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia,...
.
After the breakup of Yugoslavia, in 1993, the company changed its name to PGP-RTS, which is the music production branch of the Radio Television of Serbia
Radio Television of Serbia
Radio Television of Serbia or Serbian Broadcasting Corporation is the public broadcaster in Serbia. It broadcasts and produces a variety of news, drama, and sports programming through radio, television and the Internet. RTS is, since July 2001, a member of the European Broadcasting Union. RTS is...
.
Artists
Some of the artist currently signed to PGP-RTS, or have been so in the past, include:- AlisaAlisa (Serbian band)Alisa were a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band.-1984 - 1991:...
- AmajlijaAmajlijaAmajlija is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band.-History:The band was formed in 1979 by Bogoljub "Čombe" Banjac , Boško "Čvaja" Plaćkov and Predrag "Čole" Čoka , all three being 'Oćeš-Nećeš members, with Slobodan "Veća" Većalkov and Tomislav "Čvaja" Milei...
- Atheist RapAtheist RapAtheist Rap is a Serbian punk rock band from Novi Sad.- 1980s :The idea of forming Atheist Rap came to vocalists Aleksandar Popov, also known as "Dr. Pop", and Vladimir Kozbašić, also known as "Pećinko" at the Rambo Amadeus concert, which took place on November 29, 1988 at the local club Mašinac,...
- Babe
- Nedeljko Bajić
- BjesoviBjesoviBjesovi are a Serbian grunge/alternative rock band from Gornji Milanovac.- Formation and breakup :...
- Cactus JackCactus Jack (band)-Band history:The band, originally named Caramba, was formed at the end of 1998 by Stevan Birak , Miodrag Krudulj , Vladimir Jezdimirović and Dušan Gnjidić ....
- Deca Loših MuzičaraDeca Loših MuzičaraDeca Loših Muzičara , often abbreviated to DLM, are a funk rock band from Belgrade. They were one of most popular Serbian bands in the early 1990s...
- Disciplina KičmeDisciplina KičmeDisciplina Kičme , is a Serbian band, one of the two spin-offs of the seminal Yugoslav New Wave and later post-punk band Šarlo Akrobata, the other being Ekatarina Velika...
- Dragoljub ĐuričićDragoljub ĐuričićDragoljub Đuričić is a Belgrade, Serbia-based Montenegrin musician. He is known as the drummer for the bands YU grupa, Leb i Sol, and Kerber, as a member of Zdravko Čolić's and Đorđe Balašević's backing bands, as well as for his solo work.-Biography:Đuričić was born in 1954 in Cetinje...
- Dža ili BuDža ili BuDža ili Bu are a Serbian alternative rock band from Belgrade.- 1980s :The band was officially formed on May 1, 1987 by guitarist Nebojša Simeunović, bassist Duško Milojević, drummer Dejan Milojević and guitarist and vocalist Stojan Radičević...
- Haris DžinovićHaris DžinovicHaris Džinović is a popular Bosnian folk singer. He is also a composer, a musician and songwriter for his songs.-Career:He began his music career in 1975 in his hometown Sarajevo, as a singer and composer of folk music when pop and evergreen music were more dominant in the Balkans area, so he...
- Električni OrgazamElektrični OrgazamElektrični Orgazam is a Serbian rock band from Belgrade. Originally starting as a combination of New Wave, punk rock and post-punk, the band later slowly changed their style, becoming a mainstream rock act.- New Wave years :...
- EyesburnEyesburnEyesburn is a Serbian hardcore punk/crossover thrash band with influences of reggae music.- 1990s :The band was formed in 1994, and the original line-up featured former Dead Ideas guitarist Nemanja "Kojot" Kojić , who simultaneously worked as trombonist in Del Arno Band and bass guitarist in...
- FamilijaFamilijaFamilija was a Serbian rock supergroup from Belgrade, consisting of Vampiri, Košava and U Škripcu members...
- GalijaGalijaGalija is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band from Niš. The central figures of the band are brothers Nenad Milosavljević and Predrag Milosavljević...
- Garavi SokakGaravi SokakGaravi Sokak is a Serbian folk rock/pop band, formed in Novi Sad in 1982.-Late 1980s and 1990s:...
- Generacija 5Generacija 5Generacija 5 is a Serbian and former Yugoslav hard rock band from Belgrade.-1977—1982:...
- Miroslav IlićMiroslav IlicMiroslav Ilić , is a popular Serbian folk singer-songwriter. He is known for his powerful vocals and emotional lyrics. Before becoming a musician he took Electrical courses at a University of Skopje...
- Emina JahovićEmina JahovicEmina Jahović Sandal , is a Serbian pop singer. She is married to singer Mustafa Sandal from Turkey, where she is known as Emina Sandal.- Biography :...
- Kanda, Kodža i NebojšaKanda, Kodža i NebojšaKanda, Kodža i Nebojša is a Serbian alternative rock band from Belgrade.- Formation, first releases :...
- Kazna Za UšiKazna Za UšiKazna Za Uši is a Serbian garage rock band from Belgrade.- Band formation, first releases :...
- KerberKerberKerber is a Serbian and former Yugoslav hard rock band from Niš.-1980s:The original members of Kerber were Goran Šepa "Gale" , Tomislav Nikolić , Branislav "Bane" Božinović , Zoran Stamenković and Zoran Madić . In 1981, formerly known as Top Kerber (Serbian Cyrillic: Кербер; trans. Cerberus) is a...
- Kraljevski ApartmanKraljevski ApartmanKraljevski Apartman is a Serbian heavy metal band from Belgrade.-Apartman 69:...
- KristaliKristaliKristali are a Serbian britpop/pop rock band from Belgrade.- 1990s :The band was formed on January 1993, by bassist and vocalist Dejan Gvozden and guitarist Željko Markuš, whom, having performed blues and rock standards in Belgrade cafes, were joined by drummer Dejan Kostić...
- Laki PingviniLaki PingviniLaki Pingvini were a Serbian rock band from Belgrade. While initially being a New Wave act, throughout their later career, the band turned towards synthpop and pop rock....
- Lira VegaLira Vega- Pozorište Šešira :The band was formed in 1998 as a part of the theatre troupe Pozorište Šešira by Zoja Borovčanin , Dejan Utrvar , Nemanja Aćimović and Vladimir Ðorđević , in order to compose the music for the piece Zima ili snovi ili putovanje u svim pravcima - Pozorište Šešira...
- Mama RockMama RockMama Rock is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock known for their hit ballad "Eva".-1977 - 1992:History of Mama Rock begins with band Viktorija whose members were Stojanović brothers, Zoran "Ciga" and Dragomir, and Nikolić brothers, Bane and Mirko, and which won the first place at 1974 Gitarijada...
- Dragana MirkovićDragana MirkovicDragana Mirković is a Serbian pop-folk singer.She is very popular in Ex-Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Turkey...
- Negative
- Neverne BebeNeverne BebeNeverne Bebe are a Serbian rock band from Belgrade.- 1990s :The band was formed in 1993 by a former Nova Zemlja, Smak and Frenki keyboardist Milan Đurđević. The first lineup featured Vladan Đurđević , Bane Jelić , Čeda Macura and Billy King...
- Night ShiftNight Shift (band)- Underground years :The band was formed in 1991, by the Šćepanović brothers, Milan and Danijel , with their friend Marko Dacić . The official date of the band formation was chosen to be January 11, 1991, when the trio had their first live performance...
- OsvajačiOsvajaciOsvajači were a Serbian and former Yugoslav hard rock/heavy metal band from Kragujevac.Osvajači were originally formed in 1990. They recorded two studio albums, Krv i led and Sam, and disbanded in 1997...
- OverdriveOverdrive (band)- History :The band was formed in 1992 by Dragan Midorović . The band performed as a cover band with various band lineups until the arrival of Damir Milutinov and Aleksandar Midorović , when they started writing their own material. The band released their debut album No More Words through the...
- PartibrejkersPartibrejkersPartibrejkers is a prominent Serbian rock band from Belgrade, as well as an acclaimed act of the former Yugoslav rock scene....
- PilotiPiloti (band)Piloti is a Serbian rock band from Belgrade. Formed in 1981, and initially immersed in the Yugoslav New Wave scene, the band later moved towards mainstream pop rock, they came to prominence in the 1980s and early 1990s as one of the leading pop rock acts in former Yugoslavia...
- PlejbojPlejbojPlejboj was a Serbian punk rock/ska band from Belgrade.- Formation, rise to prominence :...
- Nina RadojičićNina RadojičićDanica Radojičić , professionally known by her nickname Nina , is a Serbian singer. She represented Serbia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "Čaroban", composed by Kristina Kovač, and placed the fourteenth in the final....
- Rubber Soul ProjectRubber Soul ProjectThe Rubber Soul Project was a Serbian band. They recorded a single album, called The Rubber Soul Project, in 1996. The band took their name from the famous Beatles record Rubber Soul released in 1965. The band recorded an imaginary Beatles album, by writing music and lyrics to songs for which...
- S.A.R.S.S.A.R.S.Sveže Amputirana Ruka Satrijanija , or S.A.R.S. for short, are a Serbian alternative rock band from Belgrade...
- Sick Mother FakersSick Mother FakersSick Mother Fakers , also known as SMF for short, is a Serbian hardcore punk/crossover thrash band from Belgrade.- 1980s :...
- SmakSmakSmak is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band. The group reached the peak of popularity in the 1970s when it was one of the top acts of the former Yugoslav rock scene...
- Ana StanićAna StanicAna Stanić is a Serbian singer, songwriter, composer and film producer.-Music:...
- Super s KaramelomSuper S KaramelomSuper s Karamelom is a Serbian pop-punk band from Bečej, Serbia. The band was originally known as Infrakt Super s Karamelom (Serbian Cyrillic: Супер с Карамелом, trans. Super with Caramel) is a Serbian pop-punk band from Bečej, Serbia. The band was originally known as Infrakt Super s Karamelom...
- TriggerTrigger (band)Trigger is a Serbian hard rock/heavy metal band from Belgrade.-History:The band was formed in 2005. During the same year, the band started working on the songs for their debut album, enetering the studio in 2006. The lineup changed several times during the work on the album, but became stable at...
- VampiriVampiriVampiri were a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band from Belgrade. The band was formed in 1988, and performed music influenced by the 1950s doo-wop and rockabilly. After releasing two studio albums, they disbanded in 1993...
- Van GoghVan Gogh (band)Van Gogh is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band from Belgrade. The band was formed in 1986, and released their debut alternative rock-oriented self-titled album the same year...
- YU grupaYU grupaYU grupa is a Serbian and former Yugoslav rock band. One of the pioneers in combining rock music with the elements of the traditional music of the Balkans, YU grupa is considered the longest-lasting rock band to come from Serbia....
- ZanaZana (band)Zana is a popular music group from Belgrade, Serbia, which was especially successful during the 1980s in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.-Early years:...
- Zbogom Brus LiZbogom Brus LiZbogom Brus Li is a Serbian punk rock band from Novi Sad. Influenced by Misfits, Ramones, Toy Dolls, Cock Sparrer, Dickies, T.Rex, Hard-Ons and other acts, the band combines punk rock and folk music of Vojvodina into a style the band describes as "tamburaški punk" .-1992 – 2000:The band was...