Rade Vrcakovski
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Rade Vrčakovski better known by his stage name Vrčak (Врчак) is a Macedonian
pop-rap performer and songwriter
.
He represented Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
, performing the English language
version of the song "Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
" along with Tamara Todevska
and Adrian Gaxha
.
", the song with which Elena Risteska
represented the Macedonia at the 2006 Eurovision song contest. Vrčak is a Medicine student at the University of Cyril and Methodius in Skopje
but chose a career in music, following the footsteps of his father. Vrčak's latest album, Vo tvoeto srce
, was released in 2006 and was a huge success within the Republic of Macedonia
, as it was one of the biggest selling albums in the country. Singles from the album received heavy airplay on the Macedonian TV and Radio stations. The album gave him a successful musical come-back, making him one of the most popular artist in the Republic of Macedonia
.
In 2001, Vrčak performed at Makfest, even though his first album, Kako Da Pobegnam Od Sè, was released in 1999. He performed with Andrijana Janevska
and placed third in the competition. In 2004, he performed on Makfest once again, however, this time he had a duet with Robert Bilbilov which landed him the third spot once again, though it was not his last performance at Makfest. In 2006, his duet with Tamara Todevska
earned him first place in the competition. Vrčak, along with Tamara Todevska
and Adrian Gaxha
, represented the Republic of Macedonia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, after having won the Macedonian qualifier
with the song "Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
".
Macedonians (ethnic group)
The Macedonians also referred to as Macedonian Slavs: "... the term Slavomacedonian was introduced and was accepted by the community itself, which at the time had a much more widespread non-Greek Macedonian ethnic consciousness...
pop-rap performer and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
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He represented Macedonia at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Eurovision Song Contest 2008
The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008...
, performing the English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
version of the song "Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
"Vo Ime Na Ljubovta" , is a song by Tamara Todevska, Vrčak and Adrian Gaxha. The trio competed with the song at Skopje Fest 2008. The song won, having been awarded the most televotes by the general public and the 7-member expert jury...
" along with Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska , known as Tamara, is a Macedonian pop singer. She was born to a Macedonian father and a Serbian mother from Turkey. Her sister is the well known Macedonian pop singer Tijana Todevska-Dapčević.-Early life:...
and Adrian Gaxha
Adrian Gaxha
Adrian Gaxha is an Albanian pop musician from the Republic of Macedonia. He started playing the viola at an early age and also graduated from a Music High School...
.
Biography
Internationally, he is known for writing the lyrics for "NinanajnaNinanajna
"Ninanajna" was the Macedonian entry in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, performed in Macedonian and English by Elena Risteska, composed and produced by Darko Dimitrov and with lyrics by Rade Vrčakovski. Versions were also recorded entirely in each of the two languages...
", the song with which Elena Risteska
Elena Risteska
Elena Risteska is a Macedonian singer and song-writer. She represented Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, held in Athens with the song "Ninanajna" and finished on the 12th place. That is the best result made by Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest ever...
represented the Macedonia at the 2006 Eurovision song contest. Vrčak is a Medicine student at the University of Cyril and Methodius in Skopje
Skopje
Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Macedonia with about a third of the total population. It is the country's political, cultural, economic, and academic centre...
but chose a career in music, following the footsteps of his father. Vrčak's latest album, Vo tvoeto srce
Vo Tvoeto Srce
Vo Tvoeto Srce is the second studio album by Macedonian pop-rap performer, Vrčak. The album was a major success in the Macedonia following its release in 2006. The song "Vo Tvoeto Srce", featuring Andrej, debuted on the Macedonian Top 5 singles chart at #5 on May 14, 2006. The following week it...
, was released in 2006 and was a huge success within the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
, as it was one of the biggest selling albums in the country. Singles from the album received heavy airplay on the Macedonian TV and Radio stations. The album gave him a successful musical come-back, making him one of the most popular artist in the Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
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In 2001, Vrčak performed at Makfest, even though his first album, Kako Da Pobegnam Od Sè, was released in 1999. He performed with Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her...
and placed third in the competition. In 2004, he performed on Makfest once again, however, this time he had a duet with Robert Bilbilov which landed him the third spot once again, though it was not his last performance at Makfest. In 2006, his duet with Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska , known as Tamara, is a Macedonian pop singer. She was born to a Macedonian father and a Serbian mother from Turkey. Her sister is the well known Macedonian pop singer Tijana Todevska-Dapčević.-Early life:...
earned him first place in the competition. Vrčak, along with Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska
Tamara Todevska , known as Tamara, is a Macedonian pop singer. She was born to a Macedonian father and a Serbian mother from Turkey. Her sister is the well known Macedonian pop singer Tijana Todevska-Dapčević.-Early life:...
and Adrian Gaxha
Adrian Gaxha
Adrian Gaxha is an Albanian pop musician from the Republic of Macedonia. He started playing the viola at an early age and also graduated from a Music High School...
, represented the Republic of Macedonia at the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest, after having won the Macedonian qualifier
Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008
Macedonia selected its entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 through a national final at the Skopje Fest 2008 on 23 February 2008.-National final:...
with the song "Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
Vo Ime Na Ljubovta
"Vo Ime Na Ljubovta" , is a song by Tamara Todevska, Vrčak and Adrian Gaxha. The trio competed with the song at Skopje Fest 2008. The song won, having been awarded the most televotes by the general public and the 7-member expert jury...
".
Albums
- Kako Da Pobegnam Od Sè (1999)
- Vo Tvoeto SrceVo Tvoeto SrceVo Tvoeto Srce is the second studio album by Macedonian pop-rap performer, Vrčak. The album was a major success in the Macedonia following its release in 2006. The song "Vo Tvoeto Srce", featuring Andrej, debuted on the Macedonian Top 5 singles chart at #5 on May 14, 2006. The following week it...
(2006) - Na sedmo nebo (2009)
See also
- Music of the Republic of MacedoniaMusic of the Republic of MacedoniaMusic of the Republic of Macedonia and the Macedonians has many things in common with the music of neighbouring Balkan countries, but maintains its own distinctive sound.-Folk music:...
- Macedonian hip hopMacedonian hip hopMacedonian hip hop covers the Macedonian hip hop culture and the Macedonian language hip hop music primarily created in the Republic of Macedonia, but also in the Macedonian diaspora.-Overview:...