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Robert Pešut () (born December 1,
1965 in
Ljubljana,
SR
Slovenia, Yugoslavia),
known as Magnifico, is one of the most celebrated Serbian-Slovenian
singers.
Pešut's ancestors were "USKOKI" Serbian frontier
guards who separated Christian-practising territory from the
Ottoman
Empire in a region of modern Croatia. His
musical path started with music group U'redu, with whom he recorded
his first album, Let's dance (1992). After that, he
embarked on a solo career, recording six albums in twelve years.
Many of his songs have become a key part of Slovenian music
history. Some of them are Silvija (participating on Slovenia's
pre-selection for Eurovision
1998), Kdo je
čefur, 24.000 poljubov and Hir aj kam hir aj go (the latter also
being a hit in some other countries such as Italy and the former
Yugoslav republics).
Throughout his career, he has combined disco,
Balkan, funk and electronic music, creating a new and successful
style. He has collaborated with other Slovenian groups, such as
Sestre, and
most recently Turbolentza,
another Slovenian band. The band is featured in his latest music
video, 'Giv mi mani'.
Magnifico's controversial dressing style,
performances, and quotes have gained him fame and notoriety in
Slovenia
and in other countries as well.
Magnifico is currently on a contract with
Sony.
He has also starred in Slovenian movies, such as
Stereotip, Kajmak
in marmelada, Poker and Porno film.
Discography
Selected discography includes:- Let's Dance (with U'redu), 1992
- Od srca do srca, 1993
- Kdo je čefur, 1996
- Stereotip (soundtrack), 1997
- Sexy Boy, 1999
- Komplet (hit songs), 2001
- Export-Import, 2003
- Grande Finale, 2007
External links
magnifico in French: Robert Pešut
Magnifico
magnifico in Slovenian: Robert Pešut
Magnifico