Saša, Tin i Kedžo
| Company type | Boy band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Number of employees | 3 (members) |
Saša, Tin i Kedžo holds the distinction of being Croatia's inaugural boy band, though it has since dissolved. The trio—Saša Lozar, Tin Samardžić, and Damir Kedžo—all reached the finals of the 2003 reality competition Story Supernova Music Talents broadcast on Nova TV.
The group was assembled towards the end of the show, driven by their strong appeal among Croatian youth. Despite initial hesitations, the members were contractually obligated to join the ensemble. They produced a single hit track titled 365 and embarked on a tour along the Adriatic coast during the summer of 2004. Unfortunately, after completing only 10 out of 29 planned performances, the tour was terminated due to conflicts with their management team.
Their only studio album, Instant, was launched in 2004 under Croatia Records. It comprised thirteen songs primarily composed by Boris Đurđević and Faruk Buljubašić. Critics generally responded unfavorably to this release.
In early 2005, the band took part in the HRT Dora contest, which serves as Croatia’s pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. Following a decline in their popularity and complications from the tour, the group eventually parted ways.
Saša Lozar
Born on 12 February 1980, Saša Lozar was one of four finalists competing for the grand prize in the final round of the talent series. He embarked on a solo music journey in 2007 with his debut album 1 dan, which features ten tracks rooted in soul music.
Tin Samardžić
Tin Samardžić, born in 1979, chose not to pursue a career in music after the band's dissolution. By 2013, he had transitioned into hospitality management and was employed as a hotel manager in Supetar.
Damir Kedžo
Damir Kedžo entered the world on 24 May 1987 and continued his path in music following the band’s breakup. He won top honors at the 2007 MIK festival (Melodije Istre i Kvarnera) including best vocal performance. In 2008, he released a solo album and later competed in Croatia’s national selection for Eurovision 2011. He also secured victory at the 2015 New Wave contest.
On 23 December 2019, Kedžo was revealed as one of sixteen contenders for Dora 2020, Croatia’s national selection event for Eurovision Song Contest 2020, performing the song "Divlji vjetre". He emerged victorious with a total of 31 points and was set to represent Croatia in Rotterdam; however, the competition was canceled on March 18, 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Discography
- 2004 - Instant