Jelena Rozga

Jelena Rozga, born on August twenty-third, nineteen seventy-seven, in Split, Croatia, is a celebrated Croatian pop, folk, and electropop singer. Her artistic journey began in childhood as a ballet dancer, but she gained prominence in nineteen ninety-six when she became the lead singer of Magazin, a renowned pop band in the former Yugoslavia. Rozga's tenure with the band lasted until two thousand six, during which they released five studio albums and numerous hit singles, including the beloved tracks 'Ginem', 'Minut' srca tvog', and 'Minus i plus'.

In two thousand six, Rozga embarked on a solo career with her debut album 'Oprosti Mala' (English: 'Forgive me Little One'), which achieved remarkable commercial success and solidified her status as a solo artist. The album topped the Croatian Albums Chart and featured popular singles such as 'Gospe moja' (English: 'My Lady') and 'Ne zovi me Marija' (English: 'Don't Call Me Marija'). Her second studio album, 'Bižuterija' (2011; English: 'Bijouterie'), continued her success, producing hit singles and leading to her first headlining tour, 'The Bižuterija Tour', making her the first Croatian female artist to sell out a concert at the Spaladium Arena.

Rozga's third studio album, 'Moderna žena' (English: 'Modern Woman'), released in two thousand sixteen, featured some of her most iconic singles, including 'Nirvana' and 'Kraljica' (English: 'Queen'). This album not only topped the Croatian Albums Chart but also received a gold certification, becoming the best-selling album of the year in Croatia. In November two thousand twenty-two, she released her first acoustic compilation album, 'Minut Srca Mog', and launched the regional 'Minut Srca Mog Tour' to promote it, further showcasing her enduring popularity.

Beyond her music career, Rozga has briefly explored acting and voiceovers. She is widely regarded as one of Croatia's most famous singers, having earned gold certifications for three of her solo albums and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Grand Prix award at the Split Festival. Her influence extends beyond Croatia, enjoying significant popularity in Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Slovenia.