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== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Baja was born on 13 October 1966 in the village of Gubin, which is in current day Bosnia and Herzegovina.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080506023950/http://www.knindza.info/viewpage.php?page_id=2 "Lična karta"]. ''Knindza.info''. Archived link.</ref>
Baja was born on 13 October 1966 in the village of Gubin, which is in current day Bosnia and Herzegovina.<ref name=":0">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080506023950/http://www.knindza.info/viewpage.php?page_id=2 "Lična karta"]. ''Knindza.info''. Archived link.</ref> While attending school, Baja claims that his Serbian language teacher, Milan Poparić influenced him heavily and introduced him to poetry. He started writing songs, reciting acting and singing at a young age. He attended high school in Bačka Palanka and ended up moving to Belgrade two years later. After graduating from high school he started working at the IMT tractor factory in Belgrade, then briefly worked at the then "Tito" shipyard before finishing his mandatory military service in Livno. At the end of his military service, he started working at the Belgrade airport.
 
While attending school, Baja claims that his Serbian language teacher, Milan Poparić influenced him heavily and introduced him to poetry. He started writing songs, reciting acting and singing at a young age.
 
He attended high school in Bačka Palanka and ended up moving to Belgrade two years later.
 
After graduating from high school he started working at the IMT tractor factory in Belgrade, then briefly worked at the then "Tito" shipyard before finishing his mandatory military service in Livno. At the end of his military service, he started working at the Belgrade airport.


Baja became interested in singing when his friend from Surčin held a celebration, to which Baja was invited, and he was offered a microphone to sing as part of the event. His performance would earn him a tip that was five times greater than his airport salary, saying to himself "Baja, you won't wake up early anymore".  
Baja became interested in singing when his friend from Surčin held a celebration, to which Baja was invited, and he was offered a microphone to sing as part of the event. His performance would earn him a tip that was five times greater than his airport salary, saying to himself "Baja, you won't wake up early anymore".  
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Baja would soon perform in cities like Sarajevo at the restaurant "Holidej" in Čengić vila, which was owned by a cousin of [[Lepi Mića]], sharing the stage with artists like [[Ljubiša Vasiljević]].
Baja would soon perform in cities like Sarajevo at the restaurant "Holidej" in Čengić vila, which was owned by a cousin of [[Lepi Mića]], sharing the stage with artists like [[Ljubiša Vasiljević]].


1989 would be the year he contributed to writing the [[Tromeđa]] album "[[Izvorne pjesme Dalmacije, Like i Krajine]]", which included the legendary song "[[Nema raja bez rodnoga kraja]]". Later in the year Baja wanted to compete in the music competition "Prvi glas Livna", but was denied when the judges found the song [[Nema raja bez rodnoga kraja]] was already on an album and that Baja was a professional musician. He was still allowed to perform it, along with another song song "[[Nemoj me lagati mila]]", just not enter the competition.<ref>[https://archive.vn/Q2pRm Baja Mali Knindža Biography]. ''Biografija.org.'' Archived link.</ref><ref>[https://archive.vn/J0KnL "Ispovijest Mirka Pajčina"]. ''Medium.com.'' Archived link.</ref>
In 1989, he contributed to writing the [[Tromeđa]] album [[Izvorne pjesme Dalmacije, Like i Krajine|''Izvorne pjesme Dalmacije, Like i Krajine'']], which included one of their biggest hits, "[[Nema raja bez rodnoga kraja]]". Later in the year, Baja wanted to compete in the music competition "Prvi glas Livna", but was denied when the judges found out that Baja was a professional musician and the song, "[[Nema raja bez rodnoga kraja]]" was already on an album. He was permitted to perform the song along with another song "[[Nemoj me lagati mila]]", but could not compete.<ref>[https://archive.vn/Q2pRm Baja Mali Knindža Biography]. ''Biografija.org.'' Archived link.</ref><ref>[https://archive.vn/J0KnL "Ispovijest Mirka Pajčina"]. ''Medium.com.'' Archived link.</ref>
 
When the breakup of Yugoslavia started, Baja's songs turned patriotic, and he set out to make an album about the conflict. He managed to gather just enough money to record his own first album, but somehow lost it all on the way to the studio. Now in debt and in search of a record label to take him, he eventually found [[Jugodisk]] after being rejected by [[PGP RTS]]. Finally published in early 1992, his album "[[Ne Dam Krajine (Album)|Ne dam Krajine]]" would become very successful, and Baja was catapulted into fame.
 
His second album, "[[Stan'te paše i ustaše]]", released by [[Nina Trejd]] in mid-1992, sold 300.000 copies and featured the songs "[[Božić je]]", "[[Morem plovi jedna mala barka]]" and "[[Pevaj Srbijo]]", which would turn into his most popular and most recognizable songs.
 
Despite this success, Baja had a strained relationship with the media. His 1992 [[Poselo]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z95oRMym94A performance of "Pevaj Srbijo"] was cut from TV broadcasting and only ever had a few select appearances on radio and TV.<ref>[https://archive.is/fSQqQ 13.01.2021 Interview]. ''Informer.rs.'' Archived link.</ref>


In February 1993 Baja would release his best selling album, "[[Živeće ovaj Narod|Živeće ovaj narod]]", which would go on to sell 700,000 copies<ref>[http://baja-mali-knindza.com/licna%20karta.html "Karijera"]. ''Baja-mali-knindza.com.'' Archived link.</ref> and carry popular and controversial songs like "[[Ne volim te Alija]]".
When the breakup of Yugoslavia started, Baja's songs turned patriotic, and he set out to make an album about the conflict. He managed to gather just enough money to record his own first album, but somehow lost it all on the way to the studio. Now in debt and in search of a record label to take him, he eventually found [[Jugodisk]] after being rejected by [[PGP RTS]].  


1993 would also have Baja's first release of a live performance entitled "[[Sve za Srpstvo, Srpstvo nizašta]]".
In 1992, he released his debut album ''[[Ne dam Krajine]]''. Upon release, it would become very successful, catapulting Baja into the mainstream. In mid-1992, he would go to Nina Trade and release [[Stan'te paše i ustaše|''Stan'te paše i ustaše'']] and would go onto sell 300,000 copies. Despite his mainstream success, Baja had a strained relationship with the media. His 1992 [[Poselo]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z95oRMym94A performance of "Pevaj Srbijo"] was cut from TV broadcasting and only ever had a few select appearances on radio and TV.<ref>[https://archive.is/fSQqQ 13.01.2021 Interview]. ''Informer.rs.'' Archived link.</ref>


Around September of 1993 Baja would appear in interviews and [[Baja Mali Knindža concerts|start touring]] for his upcoming album "[[Još se ništa ne zna]]". Baja's duet with [[Bora Đorđević]], "[[Ćuti ćuti ujko]]", as well as "[[Vratiće se Novak]]", a song about his brother [[Novak Pajčin|Novak Pajčin,]] are some of the songs featured on the album. Još se ništa ne zna became one of Baja's most popular albums and would be the start of his work with [[SuperTon]].
In February 1993, Baja would release his best-selling album, [[Živeće ovaj narod|''Živeće ovaj narod'']],<ref>[http://baja-mali-knindza.com/licna%20karta.html "Karijera"]. ''Baja-mali-knindza.com.'' Archived link.</ref> and a live album, [[Sve za Srpstvo, Srpstvo nizašta|''Sve za Srpstvo, Srpstvo nizašta'']].


Shortly after, Baja's first VHS, "[[Najveći hitovi (Baja Mali Knindža VHS)|Najveći hitovi]]" would be released featuring his more popular songs in music video form. Notably, a second music video for the song [[Ne dam Krajine (Song)|Ne dam Krajine]], along with an [[SRTV Knin]] video for [[Vrati se Vojvodo]] can be found on the VHS.
In September 1993, Baja would appear in interviews and [[Baja Mali Knindža concerts|start touring]] for his upcoming album, [[Još se ništa ne zna|''Još se ništa ne zna'']]. Upon release, ''Još se ništa ne zna'' became one of Baja's most popular albums and would be the start of his work with [[SuperTon]]. Shortly after the release of the album, Baja's first VHS, which featured music videos to his more popular songs, [[Najveći hitovi (Baja Mali Knindža VHS)|''Najveći hitovi'']] would be released.


Baja also wrote many songs for other singers of this genre. "[[Koridor slobode (Album)|Koridor slobode]]" by [[Gordan Krajišnik]] and "[[Ne daj se Srbijo moja (Album)|Ne daj se Srbijo moja]]", among others, credit Baja for lyrics and music.
Baja also wrote many songs for other singers of this genre. "[[Koridor slobode (Album)|Koridor slobode]]" by [[Gordan Krajišnik]] and "[[Ne daj se Srbijo moja (Album)|Ne daj se Srbijo moja]]", among others, credit Baja for lyrics and music.


With 1993 coming to an end, he would release two albums, "[[Rat i mir (Album)|Rat i mir]]" and "[[Kockar bez sreće (Album)|Kockar bez sreće]]".
With 1993 coming to an end, he would release two albums, "[[Rat i mir]]" and "[[Kockar bez sreće]]".


[[Rat i mir (Album)|Rat i mir]] arguably contains Baja's most popular and controversial song, "[[Tata]]", featuring the opening line "My dad is a war criminal". It became quite popular among western audiences, decades after the war. [[Kockar bez sreće (Album)|Kockar bez sreće]] would, however, be a change from Baja's usual patriotic songs, as it was inspired by older, non-war material and became an album with love songs, similar in style to his mid 80s work. Kockar bez sreće is one of Baja's rarest albums today.
[[Rat i mir]] arguably contains Baja's most popular and controversial song, "[[Tata]]", featuring the opening line "My dad is a war criminal". It became quite popular among western audiences, decades after the war. [[Kockar bez sreće]] would, however, be a change from Baja's usual patriotic songs, as it was inspired by older, non-war material and became an album with love songs, similar in style to his mid 80s work. Kockar bez sreće is one of Baja's rarest albums today.


At the beginning of 1994, Baja would aid in writing the lyrics and music for [[Gordan Krajišnik|Gordan Krajišnik's]] second album, "[[Život damo Krajine ne damo (Album)|Život damo Krajine ne damo]]" and [[Rade Tešić|Rade Tešić's]] "[[Samotnjak (Album)|Samotnjak]]", but he would also form a band with his brother [[Novak Pajčin]] and friend [[Lujan]] with the name "[[Braća sa Dinare]]" (Brothers from Dinara).
At the beginning of 1994, Baja would aid in writing the lyrics and music for [[Gordan Krajišnik|Gordan Krajišnik's]] second album, "[[Život damo Krajine ne damo (Album)|Život damo Krajine ne damo]]" and [[Rade Tešić|Rade Tešić's]] "[[Samotnjak (Album)|Samotnjak]]". He would also form "[[Braća sa Dinare]]" (Brothers from Dinara) with his brother [[Novak Pajčin]] and a friend, [[Lujan Mihaljica|Luka Mihaljica]].
[[File:1993 Superton Catalog Sabor.jpeg|thumb|December 1993 release of [[Sabor]], showcasing a [[SuperTon]] ad for the [[Rat i mir]] and [[Kockar bez sreće]] release. "Happy new year 1994 wishes you SuperTon & Baja Mali Knindža".]]
[[File:1993 Superton Catalog Sabor.jpeg|thumb|December 1993 release of [[Sabor]], showcasing a [[SuperTon]] ad for the [[Rat i mir]] and [[Kockar bez sreće]] release. "Happy new year 1994 wishes you SuperTon & Baja Mali Knindža".]]
After their first self-titled album "[[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]]" in 1994, the second Baja VHS would release, called "[[Rat i Mir (VHS)|Rat i mir]]". It would feature Baja songs from the last two albums, as well as "[[Loš učenik]]" from the [[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]] album.
After their first self-titled album "[[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]]" in 1994, the second Baja VHS would release, called "[[Rat i Mir (VHS)|Rat i mir]]". It would feature Baja songs from the last two albums, as well as "[[Loš učenik]]" from the [[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]] album.
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In late 1994 Baja released the album "[[Pobediće istina]]", containing the songs "[[Pravoslavac]]" and "[[Lepo nam je reko Sveti Sava]]".
In late 1994 Baja released the album "[[Pobediće istina]]", containing the songs "[[Pravoslavac]]" and "[[Lepo nam je reko Sveti Sava]]".


Early 1995 saw the release of "[[Igraju se delije]]" and Braća sa Dinare's second album "[[Bila jednom jedna zemlja]]" in January, together with more writing contributions. "[[Nema laži, nema prevare]]" and "[[Desilo se čudo / idemo do kraja]]" both have contributions by Baja.
Early 1995 saw the release of "[[Igraju se delije]]" and Braća sa Dinare's second album "[[Bila jednom jedna zemlja]]" in January, together with more writing contributions. "[[Nema laži, nema prevare]]" and "[[Desilo se čudo / Idemo do kraja]]" both have contributions by Baja.


Shortly before the fall of Krajina in August 1995, Baja released the album "[[Idemo dalje]]", featuring the well-known songs "[[Oj, Alija nisi više glavni]]" and "[[Ponosan što sam Srbin]]".
Shortly before the fall of Krajina in August 1995, Baja released the album "[[Idemo dalje]]", featuring the well-known songs "[[Oj, Alija nisi više glavni]]" and "[[Ponosan što sam Srbin]]".
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==== Braća sa Dinare ====
==== Braća sa Dinare ====
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*''[[Plači voljena zemljo (Album)|Plači voljena zemljo]] (1996)
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*''[[Ja se svoga, ne odričem do groba (Album)|Ja se svoga, ne odričem do groba]] (1997)
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