Plejboj
| Company type | Rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Belgrade, Serbia |
| Headquarters | Belgrade , Serbia |
| Products | Studio albums, singles, soundtracks |
Plejboj (; a transliteration of Playboy) is a rock ensemble originating from Belgrade, Serbia.
Origins and initial achievements (1992–1993)
Established in 1992 by former members of Euforija and Presing—bassist Roman Goršek, guitarist Igor Perović, and drummer Miladin Radivojević—Plejboj soon incorporated saxophonist Dušan Petrović, known from Duh Nibor and Deca Loših Muzičara. Their first public appearance took place at Belgrade's Brzi Bendovi Srbije festival, where their unique stage act, including flamboyant costumes, wigs, and dancers, instantly drew widespread attention.
In 1993, they created music for the theatrical production Trinidad at BITEF theater, with the song "Ja hoću mambo" achieving nationwide popularity. Additionally, they composed the soundtrack for the play Beogradske priče, further establishing their cultural presence.
Albums and dissolution (1994–1999)
Their debut album, Sviraj dečko, was released in 1994 through B92 and DE Production. It featured prominent tracks such as "Koliko," "Grizi metak," and "Skidam se," with guest contributions from pianist Veljko Nikolić "Papa Nik" and percussionist Marko Milivojević. The song "Sve ili ništa" also appeared on B92's compilation Radio Utopia (B92: 1989-1994).
At the start of 1995, drummer Miladin Radivojević was replaced by Goran Milošević. The revamped lineup performed at the Summertime Jazz and Blues festival in Belgrade to promote their single "Zajedno," a rendition of Croatian band Film’s track, coupled with their original "Znaj." This release featured guest artists Srđan Todorović and trombonist Borislav Veličković.
Plejboj composed the soundtrack for the film Do koske, blending energetic instrumentals with Latin music elements. The album included a remix of "Grizi metak" and the song "Kokain," which featured rapper Bane Brujović Grumbowski. This track was later included on Sunshine’s single "Kokane" and appeared on the 2007 compilation Fight The Devil.
Between January and March 1997, they recorded their sophomore album, Overdrive, issued by PGP-RTS and DE Production. This record incorporated brass and string arrangements performed by Nice Girls string quartet and Fat Cats trumpet section. Guest appearances included Ivan Đorđević "Ivek" from Kazna Za Uši providing backing vocals and Mihajlo Krstić performing a bass solo.
That same year, Plejboj appeared in the movie Geto - Tajni život grada, although its soundtrack was never officially released.
Their songs were featured on several compilations such as Radio BOOM 93's releases, B92's Ovo je zemlja za nas?!? and Radio Index's Nas slušaju svi, mi ne slušamo nikoga! They recorded a cover of Šarlo Akrobata’s "Sad se jasno vidi" for the tribute album Korak napred 2 koraka nazad, which became their last recording before disbanding during the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia.
Reunions and comeback (2006, 2007, 2012 – present)
In 2006, Plejboj was slated to open for the Rolling Stones in Belgrade alongside Alice Cooper; however, after the concert’s cancellation, they instead performed at the Novi Sad Exit Festival. The band reunited once more in 2007 for an appearance at the Jelen Pivo Live festival.
In July 2012, Plejboj officially resumed activity with a performance at Belgrade Beer Fest. Later that year in October, they released their comeback single "Nemam vremena" ("I Have No Time"). Following this were singles like "Daj nešto" ("Give Something") in February 2013 and "Nije lako" ("It's Not Easy") in December 2014—the latter accompanied by a video featuring model Anđelija Vujović.
Legacy
In 2011, the track "Ko je ko" ("Who Is Who") by Plejboj was honored by the listeners of Radio 202 as one of the top 60 songs produced by PGP-RTB/PGP-RTS throughout a span of sixty years.
Studio albums
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| Sviraj dečko | 1994 |
| Muzika iz filma 'Do koske' | 1997 |
| Overdrive | 1997 |
Singles
| Title | Year |
|---|---|
| "Zajedno" / "Znaj" | 1995 |
| "Kokane" (featuring Sunshine) | 1997 |
| "Nemam vremena" | 2012 |
| "Daj Nesto" | 2012 |
| "Nije Lako" | 2014 |
Other appearances
| Song | Compilation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| "Sve ili ništa" | Radio Utopia (B92: 1989-1994) |
1994 |
| "Zajedno" | Nas slušaju svi, mi ne slušamo nikoga! |
1997 |
| "Zajedno" | Ovo je zemlja za nas?!? | 1997 |
| "Sad se jasno vidi" | Korak napred 2 koraka nazad |
1999 |
| "Kokane" | Fight The Devil | 2007 |
See also
References
- EX YU ROCK enciklopedija 1960-2006, Janjatović Petar;