Gru (rapper)
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Born | Dalibor Andonov 8 March 1973 |
Died | 9 September 2019 | (aged 46)
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Years active | 1990–2019 |
Spouse | Danica Prvulović |
Children | 2 |
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Dalibor Andonov (Serbian Cyrillic: Далибор Андонов, pronounced [dǎlibɔːr andɔ̌nov]; 8 March 1973 – 9 September 2019), known professionally as Gru,[needs Serbian IPA] was a Serbian musician, DJ, rapper and actor.[1] His song Biću tu from the 1996 album Gru 2, gained him popularity in Eastern Europe, as well as the 2010 release I dalje me žele alongside Serbian rapper Ajs Nigrutin.[2][3] His album Gru 2 is the most commercially successful album in Serbia, selling four million copies, and reaching certified gold status in Serbia.[4] Other than his immense popularity in the Balkans, he is well known in other countries of Eastern and Northern Europe.[5] He has been dubbed The Serbian Rap Machine.[6]
A native of
Andonov also had done work for television and film, including appearances in Operacija trijumf,
Early life
Andonov attended
Career
1994–1999: Debut album and Gru 2 (Biću tu, Srce)
Andonov began his career in 1990 as a founding member in the Yugoslav recording act
Andonov published the album
The track
In 1999, he helped produce the Full Moon and Monteniggers single Ja se vraćam u svoj hram which his chorus melody is the foundation for the song Samo sex Srbina spasava. He won the Serbian Oscar of Popularity for Best Concert, premiering the album Vetrenjače (Windmills).[16] Windmills also gained the honorific title as certified gold in Serbia, claimed in 2000.[17][18] Songs from the album merged hip hop with swing, which was another autochthon creation in Serbian music done by Gru. He toured Eastern Europe in 1999.
2000–2006: Između redova, Beogard
In 2000, Metropolis Records published a rendition of his debut album Da li imaš pravo 5 years after the original issue, on CD.[19] The rendition included various guests, including Serbian music producer Marko Kon, hip-hop group CYA, rapper Đorđe Radivojević Ramirez (ex Sunshine), Bojan Todorov and Vladimir Ilić. He also had his film debut in Land of Truth, Love & Freedom as Petar Peca, and composed the soundtrack for Dorcol-Manhattan. In 2004, he starred in the Serbian dub for Shrek as Lord Farquaad, alongside Nebojša Glogovac as Shrek, Anica Dobra as Princess Fiona and Radovan Vujović as Donkey.[20][11][21][22][23]
In 2002, he released the album
In 2003, he released Beogard (a pun of the word Belgrade). Songs Doktore and Tamo gde si ti featured guest vocals from Mario Jovanović from the band Rhythm Attack and from Bane Danilović from Who Is The Best. The same year, he was featured on
In 2004, he re-recorded Kiša (Rain), from his 2003 album Beogard. The 2004 version included vocals provided by Macedonian recording artist
2007–2010: The Ultimate Collection, television projects
From 2007 to 2010, Andonov primarily started DJing. In an interview, he stated that he didn't produce music, but did DJ and perform. He did an international tour in 2009, rapping in Canada, Scandinavia and (Germany).[17][18] He announced that he helped produced the Nisam Ljubomoran (I'm Not Jealous) single by Montenegrin-born singer Vlado Georgiev in his Georgiev's recording studio Barba in 2005.
In 2009
By the end of 2009, Andonov had cut ties with the Serbian record label City Records who had done production for his both compilation albums.[27]
Andonov was a contestant in
2010–2014: I dalje me žele, Dugme po dugme, Biću tu (20 godina kasnije)
In 2010, Andonov alongside Serbian rapper Ajs Nigrutin released I dalje me žele (They Still Want Me) as a hip hop duet. The rap song had similar motives as Biću tu. The song achieved numerous accolades, including "The Number One Best Rap Song of 2010" by Kurir[31] and the "Number One Best Hip-Hop Songs of the Last Decade" by Blic.[32] It also spawned numerous covers of varying Your Face Sounds Familiar adaptations.[33] He voiced Minion in the Serbian dub of Megamind, alongside Dragan Mićanović, who dubbed Megamind, and appeared in two episodes of Ulica lipa, as the fictional Leskovac native Branislav Savić.[34][35]
In 2011, he produced Idemo na sve by Serbian singer Ana Kokić and Romanian recording artist Costi Ioniță, which went on to top the charts in December 2011.[36] In 2011, he won the Indexi Award for his collaboration with Ajs Nigrutin.[37]
In May 2012, he performed with Bosnian-born rapper
In early 2013, he landed a role as the dub for
In 2014, Andonov collaborated with recording artist and producer
2014–2019: Novo leto, Plan B, Nebrušen dijamant
In 2015, Gru was featured on the single Novo leto alongside
In April 2017, Andonov did a charitable concert in
In early 2018, Andonov did advertising for
In January 2019, Gru had taken part in the
Artistry
Musical style
Though he did not shine in the area of vocal style,[62] being a baritone, he excelled in the field of musicianship,[18][63] either as a music producer and as a multi-instrumentalist, and in the art of rapping. Andonov was largely a self-taught musician, who learned basic chord progressions by ear. He was taught bass guitar by Bulgarian musician Gril Zrbnikovski, during his late teenage years.[18]
As a music producer, Andonov was known for merging many genres into rap and hip-hop.
Andonov's musical abilities included playing drums, guitar, bass guitar, and keyboards.[68]
Lyrical style
Andonov is known for his specific
Influences
Andonov has cited as his main influences
Legacy
Andonov is one of the pioneers of Serbian rap music, and remains a prominent figure in the Serbian rap scene, being a main source of inspiration to the aspiring rappers in Eastern Europe, including
Stani na put
Based on Andonov's career, the 2015 documentary Stani na put was made. The film's central plot is Balkan hip-hop. It was directed by
Personal life
Andonov has defined his interests and hobbies in various interviews, for Serbian news companies, which include Blic and Kurir. According to his interviews, he was an avid snowboarder and Basketball player, and enjoyed living spontaneously.[17] He owned properties in his native Serbia, and the Philippines.[92][93]
A basketball fan, Andonov was a well-known Partizan Belgrade supporter.
In 1999, Andonov started dating Serbian model Danica Prvulović. In 2006, the couple married. They had two children, Relja and Vuk.[94][95][96]
Death
On September 9, 2019, Gru was
Numerous prominent artists, including Radovan Vujović, Sergej Trifunović, Frenkie, Sky Wikluh, Nikola Rokvić and Nered expressed sorrow over Andonov's death.[97][98][99] His funeral was held on 12 September in Orlovača.[100]
At the 2020 Music Awards Ceremony in Serbia, over a dozen artists, including Ivana Peters and Tijana Dapčević performed Biću tu, as a tribute.[101][102][103]
On 14 July 2020, Andonov's family and close friends conceived a tribute to the late musician Gru tu je, taking control over his Instagram and other social media outlets and releasing merchandise in his honour.[104][105]
Discography
Albums
- Da li imaš pravo? (1995)
- Gru2 (1996)
- Vetrenjače (1999)
- Beogard (2003)
Singles and EP's
- Da li imaš pravo? (1995)
- Biću tu (1996)
- I dalje me žele (2010)
- Ti to zoveš ljubav (2011)
- Samo za tvoje oči (2014)
- Dugme po dugme (2014)
- Novo leto (2015)
- Biću tu (20 godina kasnije) (2015)
- Kilo koke (2016)
- Plan B (2017)
- Nebrušen dijamant (2018)
Compilations
- Između redova(2002)
- The Ultimate Collection (2009)
Filmography
Movie roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Land of Truth, Love & Freedom[21][106] | Vanja | Main role |
2000 | Dorćol-Manhattan[107] | Petar Peca | Main role |
2004 | Poslednja Nova Godina | Himself | [108] |
2004 | When I Grow Up, I'll Be a Kangaroo | Himself | Also provided vocals for the soundtrack[109] |
2006 | Undisputed II: Last Man Standing | Dan | Cameo, composed the soundtrack |
2010 | A Serbian Film | Danilo | Cameo |
2014 | Monument to Michael Jackson | Toma[1][110] | Cameo |
2015 | Stani na put | Himself | Documentary |
2016 | Herd | Marko[111] | Minor role |
Television roles
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | Samo Era | Ed the Showman | 3 episodes |
2009 | Operacija trijumf | Himself | 7th gala |
2009 | Veliki brat
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Himself | Contestant Runner-up |
2010 | Ulica lipa | Branislav Savić | 2 episodes |
2010–2017 | AmiG Show | Himself | Guest 4 episodes |
2012 | Folk | Dr. Nebojša Vujić | 2 episodes |
2013 | Veče sa Ivanom Ivanovićem | Himself | Episode: Dalibor Andonov/Dani Klein |
2014–2016 | Tvoje lice zvuči poznato
|
Himself Shakin' Stevens Eros Ramazzotti |
3 episodes Produced instrumentals |
2015–2017 | Top Show Serbia
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Himself | Presenter |
2017 | Ja volim Srbiju | Himself[112] | Guest |
2018 | Serbian Abarth VIP Challenge | Himself | Contestant |
Serbian movie dubs
Year | Title | Role |
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2004 | Shrek | Lord Farquaad |
2004 | Finding Nemo | Anchor |
2007 | The Simpsons Movie | Fat Tony |
2008 | Kung Fu Panda | |
2010 | Megamind | Minion[114] |
2011 | Rio | Nico |
2011 | Kung Fu Panda 2 | Master Monkey |
2014 | Rio 2 | Nico |
2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 | Master Monkey |
Serbian television dubs
Year | Title | Role |
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2003-2015 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Squilliam Fancyson
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2003 | Spider-Man: The Animated Series
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The Green Goblin
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2003-2008 | Ed, Edd n Eddy | Rolf |
2012-2016 | Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness | Master Monkey |
2013 | The Penguins of Madagascar | Dr. Blowhole
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Radio
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Don Trialeon Radio Show | Himself | Presenter |
Awards and nominations
Serbian Oscars of Popularity
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
1996 | Serbian Oscar of Popularity | Best Single | Biću tu | Won |
1996 | Serbian Oscar of Popularity | Best Album | Gru 2 | Won |
1999 | Serbian Oscar of Popularity | Best Concert | Vetrenjače | Won |
2011 | Serbian Oscar of Popularity | Best Single | I dalje me žele | Won |
World Music Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
1997 | World Music Awards | Best Hip-hop Single | Srce
|
Won |
Indexi Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
2003 | Indexi Award | Best Hip-hop album | Beograd
|
Won |
2011 | Indexi Award | Best Hip-hop Single | I dalje me žele | Won |
MTV Platinum Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
2011 | MTV Platinum Award | Best Single | I dalje me žele (With Ajs Nigrutin) | Won |
2014 | MTV Platinum Award | Best Single | Dugme po dugme | Nominated |
2016 | MTV Platinum Award | Best Single | Kilo koke | Won |
MTV Gold Music Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
2014 | MTV Gold Award | Best Single | Dugme po dugme | Nominated |
Serbian Music Awards
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
1996 | Serbian Music Awards | Song of the Year | Biću tu | Won |
2017 | Serbian Music Awards | Song of the Year | Plan B | Won |
See also
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