Frenkie
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Adnan Hamidović better known by his stage name Frenkie, is a Bosnian
rapper from Bijeljina
, Bosnia. The themes present in his music are often concerned with the political situation in Bosnia, as well as traditional hip-hop subject matter such as battle rapping and pop culture. He has recorded three successful full-length albums to date: Odličan CD, DOSTA and Povratak Cigana
., a EP album, Pokreni Se EP
and is releasing his 4th studio and 5th album in December 2009 named Protuotrov
. Frenkie is also a member of the crew Disciplinska Komisija
which includes Edo Maajka
and HZA.
until 1998. There he was first introduced to hip-hop culture. Along with starting to make hip-hop, he started to do graffiti. His first rap lyrics were in German. German hip-hop directed his style of rap, even to this day he is paying attention to German hip-hop culture. After returning to Bosnia, he went to Tuzla
and continued with his graffiti, making him one of the first to make hip-hop related graffiti art after the war.
" on radio "Kameleon", he befriended DJ Soul and Erol, who started Fmjam and the first hip-hop demo singles. Frenkie, Koma, Ady started the group "Prljavi Andeli" (Dirty Angels).
Then later in 1999, "Disciplinska Komisija"(DK) was formed. At the time of the formation the members were: spearhead of the group Edo Maajka
, Frenkie, Hamaz, Mire, Koma and their DJ Soul. Edo Maajka released his popular album "Slusaj Mater
" and started tours and concerts, which he was joined by Frenkie, doing the people got to know him that way. Frenkie is known for his fast rapping and energy, never before seen in rap. On Edo Maajka's second studio album "No Sikiriki
", Frenkie is featured on two songs, establishing himself even more.
, was released in June 2006 and was dedicated to the movement Dosta
which is gaining popularity in Bosnia. Singles from the album include "Rat Savezu" which was dedicated to the Bosnian Soccer Fans "BHFANATICOS" in their war against the corrupt Bosnian Football Federation; Frenkie has released a video clip for this hit song. He has also released a video for "Mr Policeman", The first single, the title track, from his new album Povratak Cigana (released in 2007), has already been released on FMJAM's website. It features Hamza, Frenkie's long time friend who recently released his own album, entitled "Opusten Ko Leksaurin".
In addition to his solo work, Frenkie has featured on many Disciplinska Komisija songs such as "America 2" and "Ustaj", and on Edo Maajka's albums on "Ozezi", "Ne-Mo-Zes" and "Stvoren Za Rep".
In the summer of 2008, Frenkie's song 'Soundtrack' (from the album Odlican CD) was used in the movie The Incredible Hulk
. The song was used in during a very rough cab driving scene featuring Edward Norton
and Liv Tyler
.
Frenkie recorded a song with Masta Ace
called Živili. It was released on Frenkie's 2009 album Protuotrov
.
Frenkie is part of the Diversidad crew. Diversidad: A Unique European Urban Experience has a collective album gathering twenty rappers, beatmakers and DJ’s, which includes Frenkie.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina , sometimes called Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Bordered by Croatia to the north, west and south, Serbia to the east, and Montenegro to the southeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina is almost landlocked, except for the...
rapper from Bijeljina
Bijeljina
Bijeljina is a city and municipality in northeastern Bosnia and Herzegovina. The city is the second largest in the Republika Srpska entity after Banja Luka and fifth largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is situated on the flat rich plains of Semberija...
, Bosnia. The themes present in his music are often concerned with the political situation in Bosnia, as well as traditional hip-hop subject matter such as battle rapping and pop culture. He has recorded three successful full-length albums to date: Odličan CD, DOSTA and Povratak Cigana
Povratak Cigana
Povratak Cigana is the second solo album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie.- Intro :The single "Povratak Cigana", which HZA is featured on, announced the album's release...
., a EP album, Pokreni Se EP
Pokreni Se EP
- Tracks listing :...
and is releasing his 4th studio and 5th album in December 2009 named Protuotrov
Protuotrov
Protuotrov is the 5th studio album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie. The album was released on December 10, 2009.-Tracks listing:...
. Frenkie is also a member of the crew Disciplinska Komisija
Disciplinska komisija
Disciplinska Komisija is a Bosnian rap group and its most prominent member is Edo Maajka; The other members are Frenkie, HZA and Moonja and their DJ/producer DJ Soul. The group has been called the Bosnian and Herzegovina hip hop supercrew or Tuzla hip hop crew.- Formation :Disciplinska Komisija...
which includes Edo Maajka
Edo Maajka
Edin Osmić , better known by his stage name Edo Maajka, is a Bosnian rapper. His stage name literally means "Edo the Mother".-Early life:...
and HZA.
Early life
Adnan Hamidović was born in Bijeljina on May 31, 1982, where he lived until 1992. After escaping the Bosnian war, he settled with his family in Nürnberg, GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
until 1998. There he was first introduced to hip-hop culture. Along with starting to make hip-hop, he started to do graffiti. His first rap lyrics were in German. German hip-hop directed his style of rap, even to this day he is paying attention to German hip-hop culture. After returning to Bosnia, he went to Tuzla
Tuzla
Tuzla is a city and municipality in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the time of the 1991 census, it had 83,770 inhabitants, while the municipality 131,318. Taking the influx of refugees into account, the city is currently estimated to have 174,558 inhabitants...
and continued with his graffiti, making him one of the first to make hip-hop related graffiti art after the war.
Early career
In 1999, with the beginning of the station "FmjamFmjam
FMJAM is the first hip hop station in Bosnia and Herzegovina.- History and More :FMJAM was created in 1999 by Erol Tahirović and Emir Alagić. It is the first hip hop radio show in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It was created to expand hip hop in Bosnia and the rest of the Balkan nations. FMJAM is the...
" on radio "Kameleon", he befriended DJ Soul and Erol, who started Fmjam and the first hip-hop demo singles. Frenkie, Koma, Ady started the group "Prljavi Andeli" (Dirty Angels).
Then later in 1999, "Disciplinska Komisija"(DK) was formed. At the time of the formation the members were: spearhead of the group Edo Maajka
Edo Maajka
Edin Osmić , better known by his stage name Edo Maajka, is a Bosnian rapper. His stage name literally means "Edo the Mother".-Early life:...
, Frenkie, Hamaz, Mire, Koma and their DJ Soul. Edo Maajka released his popular album "Slusaj Mater
Slušaj Mater
Slušaj mater was Edo Maajka's debut album and achieved significant popularity, especially in Bosnia. It was the first rap album to win the Davorin music award for best album of the year in that region.-Overview:...
" and started tours and concerts, which he was joined by Frenkie, doing the people got to know him that way. Frenkie is known for his fast rapping and energy, never before seen in rap. On Edo Maajka's second studio album "No Sikiriki
No Sikiriki
"No Sikiriki" is Edo Maajka's second studio album. In 2005, the album won numerous awards from different award ceremonies including album of the year and song of the year for the titular track.. It was the most anticipated hip hop album after the hit album slusaj mater. -The Album:This album has a...
", Frenkie is featured on two songs, establishing himself even more.
Fine
In 2007, radio station 202 was fined 5000 euros by the BIH organization RAK for Frenkie's song "Mr. Policeman", a song talking about corrupt police forces. After that fine, Frenkie released a song in response to RAK on FMJam called "Massiv", which criticizes and mocks this institution.Discography
Frenkie's album "Odličan CD" was released in 2005. It included the singles "Bruce Lee Rap" with Baby Dooks and "Raise" with Defence. Frenkie's second album, "DOSTA" (Enough) featuring his beat maker King Mire from BrčkoBrcko (city)
Brčko is a city in northern Bosnia and Herzegovina, administrative seat of the Brčko District. It lies on the country's border along the Sava river across from Gunja, Croatia...
, was released in June 2006 and was dedicated to the movement Dosta
Dosta
DOSTA is the second album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie. This album was only released in Bosnia.- Intro :The album is itself more of a mixtape with original beats and studio album quality. Most accept it as an album. The album is dedicated to the movement Dosta...
which is gaining popularity in Bosnia. Singles from the album include "Rat Savezu" which was dedicated to the Bosnian Soccer Fans "BHFANATICOS" in their war against the corrupt Bosnian Football Federation; Frenkie has released a video clip for this hit song. He has also released a video for "Mr Policeman", The first single, the title track, from his new album Povratak Cigana (released in 2007), has already been released on FMJAM's website. It features Hamza, Frenkie's long time friend who recently released his own album, entitled "Opusten Ko Leksaurin".
In addition to his solo work, Frenkie has featured on many Disciplinska Komisija songs such as "America 2" and "Ustaj", and on Edo Maajka's albums on "Ozezi", "Ne-Mo-Zes" and "Stvoren Za Rep".
In the summer of 2008, Frenkie's song 'Soundtrack' (from the album Odlican CD) was used in the movie The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk (film)
The Incredible Hulk is a 2008 superhero action film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk. It is directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner. It is the second film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe...
. The song was used in during a very rough cab driving scene featuring Edward Norton
Edward Norton
Edward Harrison Norton is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. In 1996, his supporting role in the courtroom drama Primal Fear garnered him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor...
and Liv Tyler
Liv Tyler
Liv Rundgren Tyler is an American actress and model. She is the daughter of Aerosmith's lead singer, Steven Tyler, and Bebe Buell, model and singer. Tyler began a career in modeling at the age of 14, but after less than a year she decided to focus on acting. She made her film debut in the 1994...
.
Frenkie recorded a song with Masta Ace
Masta Ace
Duval Clear , known better by his stage name Masta Ace, is a rapper from Brownsville, Brooklyn. He appeared on the classic 1988 Juice Crew posse cut "The Symphony"...
called Živili. It was released on Frenkie's 2009 album Protuotrov
Protuotrov
Protuotrov is the 5th studio album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie. The album was released on December 10, 2009.-Tracks listing:...
.
Frenkie is part of the Diversidad crew. Diversidad: A Unique European Urban Experience has a collective album gathering twenty rappers, beatmakers and DJ’s, which includes Frenkie.
Studio albums
- 2005 - Odličan CD
- 2007 - Povratak CiganaPovratak CiganaPovratak Cigana is the second solo album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie.- Intro :The single "Povratak Cigana", which HZA is featured on, announced the album's release...
- 2009 - ProtuotrovProtuotrovProtuotrov is the 5th studio album by Bosnian rapper Frenkie. The album was released on December 10, 2009.-Tracks listing:...
Ep-s, regional and other releases
- 2006 - DOSTA (released only in Bosnia)
- 2008 - Pokreni Se EPPokreni Se EP- Tracks listing :...
- 2010 - Featuring mixtape
- 2011 - Diversidad - The Experience Album
External links
- Official Website http://www.frenkozza.com/
- News Magazine Frenkie - news, lyrics, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates
- Twitter http://twitter.com/Frenkozza
- Interview http://www.tip.ba/2009/07/07/intervju-frenki-hip-hop-je-moj-stil-zivota-2/
- Amazon Album Amazon.com: Odlican CD: Frenkie: MP3 Downloads
- Interview in English Frenkie Interview for hip-Hopkings.com | Facebook