Tram 11
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Tram 11 is a Croatian rap group from Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...

 that was one of the first successful rap acts in Croatia.

History

The group was formed formed in 1996 by Nenad Šimun "Target
Target (rapper)
Nenad Šimun know by his stage name Target or by Mladi Gospar is a Croatian rapper.He began his career in 1994. In 1996 he and General Woo formed a duo called Tram 11. As part of Tram 11 he became one of the best Croatian rappers up until 2003 when he went solo...

" and Srđan Ćuk "General Woo
General Woo
Srđan Ćuk known better by his stage name, General Woo, is a Croatian rapper.He began his career in 1994. He is currently signed to Croatia Records....

". At that time Croatia had no recognised rappers until Tram 11 emerged in the "Blackout Project", a radio show started at "Radio 101
Radio 101 (Croatia)
Radio 101 - Independent radio station, with alternative and latest music and breaking news in Croatia. It broadcasts from Zagreb and has a regional license for the City of Zagreb and the Zagreb County, an audience of about 1,200,000 people. It is one of the most popular radio stations in Zagreb...

" in 1993 to promote hip-hop and rap in Croatia.

The band's song "Hrvatski velikani" was the first rap song that hit #1 on Croatian music top-lists.

Their album Čovječe ne ljuti se was released in 1999.

Their song "Kužiš Spiku" was subsequently included on the compilation The Best of International Hip-Hop.

In 2009, Tram 11 saw a brief revival when General Woo appeared on Target's song "Stavi ovo na roštilj" that was featured on his solo album "Još jedan dan u Zagrebu".

Discography

  • Čovječe ne ljuti se
    Covjece Ne Ljuti Se
    Čovječe ne ljuti se is the debut album by a Croatian hip hop duo, Tram 11. The album was released in 1999 and had a major success. The album features production from Koolade and Dash and guest appearances on the album include El Bahattee, Phat Phillie, Major League Figures, Sick Rhyme Sayazz, Don...

    (1999)
  • Vrućina gradskog asfalta (2000)
  • Tajna crne kutije (2004)
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