K2 (Serbian band)
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Founder | Aleksandra Kovač, Kristina Kovač |
| Defunct | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Serbia |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
K2 () was a Serbian duo specializing in pop, R&B, funk, and dance genres, created by sisters Aleksandra and Kristina Kovač in 1990. They collaborated with international producers to release five albums before parting ways in 1998 to focus on individual projects.
Origins
Aleksandra (born 1972) and Kristina (born 1974) are the daughters of the esteemed composer Kornelije Kovač and lyricist Spomenka. Both began learning piano at a young age, which laid the foundation for their musical paths. Aleksandra’s interest in singing was sparked by the Grease soundtrack she heard in 1978.
The sisters established K2 and secured a contract with Misamanagement, a London-based agency representing artists such as Supertramp and Rod Stewart. They toured as supporting acts for Labi Siffre and performed at notable London venues, including the Mean Fiddler.
In 1993, Errol Brown of Hot Chocolate invited them to join his tour as both opening performers and backing singers. Following this, K2 partnered with Manchester’s "New Underground" producers, merging pop with R&B influences, which attracted attention from major labels like Sony Music, Polydor, and Warner Bros.
Their collaborations also extended to prominent figures such as producer Derek Bramble (known for work with Whitney Houston and Nona Gaye) and the team of Rod Argent and Peter Van Hooke (associated with Genesis and Tanita Tikaram).
Success with two albums in Yugoslavia
After returning to Belgrade in 1995, K2 took charge of composing, producing, and performing their debut album K2, which achieved widespread acclaim throughout Serbia and the former Yugoslav region. Notable tracks included "'Ajmo u život", "Džangl Manija", and "Milo moje".
Their second album released in 1996, Malo Soula (translated as A Little Bit of Soul), featured singles like "Dabadamdam", "Sestre", and "Biću tvoja devojka". Both records introduced innovative sounds and visuals that distinguished them within the Yugoslav music scene.
Spanish market album and disbandment
In 1997, Aleksandra and Kristina signed with EMI to produce an album aimed at the Spain market. Recorded in Madrid, this project included Spanish-language versions of their earlier hits such as "Dabadamdam" renamed "Debedamdam", "Sestre" as "Hermanas", and "Ajmo u život" as "Vamos de fiesta". That same year, EMI issued a remix collection titled "Vamos de fiesta - Remixes". Kristina later referred to this partnership as "the worst thing that happened to the group." After limited touring and promotion, the duo returned to Belgrade and subsequently dissolved.
Solo careers
Aleksandra debuted her solo single "Better or Worse" in 2002 followed by her album Med i mleko in 2006, which ranked among that year’s top-selling releases. She was honored with the Best Adriatic Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2006 held in Copenhagen for this achievement.
Kristina released her solo album U nebranom grožđu in 2007, gaining considerable popularity within Serbia. The album was one of Serbia’s best-selling records during 2007 and 2008.
Since 2014, the sisters have been involved in public disagreements, occasionally engaging in disputes on social media platforms.
Studio albums
- K2 (1995)
- Malo Soula (1996)