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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'']]. The album would go onto sell 300,000 copies and received a Platinum award at Hala Borik Banja Luka in 1997. 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> | 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'']]. The album would go onto sell 300,000 copies and received a Platinum award at Hala Borik Banja Luka in 1997. 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> | ||
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'' | 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'']]. | ||
[[File:Stand sa kasetama u Knez Mihajlovoj Kad je izasao najprodavaniji album u istoriji Srpske muzike 1992 godina.jpg|left|thumb|253x253px|Baja at a cassette stand in Knez Mihajlovo circa 1993.]] | [[File:Stand sa kasetama u Knez Mihajlovoj Kad je izasao najprodavaniji album u istoriji Srpske muzike 1992 godina.jpg|left|thumb|253x253px|Baja at a cassette stand in Knez Mihajlovo circa 1993.]] | ||
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In 2006, Baja released [[Za kim zvona zvone|''Za kim zvona zvone'']]. From ''Za kim zvona zvone'' onward, Baja's albums would incorporate elements of folk and pop. Renome would release [[Baja Mali Knindža i prijatelji]] which featured Baja and other folk artists who performed at [[Svijet Renomea]] the previous year. | In 2006, Baja released [[Za kim zvona zvone|''Za kim zvona zvone'']]. From ''Za kim zvona zvone'' onward, Baja's albums would incorporate elements of folk and pop. Renome would release [[Baja Mali Knindža i prijatelji]] which featured Baja and other folk artists who performed at [[Svijet Renomea]] the previous year. | ||
In 2007, he released [[Gluvi barut|''Gluvi barut'']] which had more emphasis on pop (which was common for the industry time of the release) and would be the last album published by Renome. Another compilation, ''[[Best of Baja Mali Knindža]]'' was also released. | In 2007, he released [[Gluvi barut|''Gluvi barut'']] which had more emphasis on pop (which was common for the industry time of the release) and would be the last album published by Renome. Another compilation, ''[[Best of Baja Mali Knindža]]'' was also released. While Baja would occasionally return to Renome to help with songwriting, he would go to BN Music after 2008. | ||
In 2010, he would release his first BN Music album [[Idemo malena|''Idemo malena'']] and would feature autotuned vocals. After the death of his cousin, Kseniji Pajčin, Baja wrote a song titled "Spavaj, kraljice" in her memory.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20150122222402/http://www.kurir.rs/baja-mali-knindza-placem-za-sestrom-ksenijom-clanak-65212 Plačem za sestrom Ksenijom]". Kurir. 27 December 2010. Archived from [http://www.svet.rs/najnovije-vesti/baja-mali-knindza-posvetio-pesmu-kseniji-pajcin...  Originalno objavljeno na stranici www.svet.rs/najnovije-vesti/baja-mali-knindza-posvetio-pesmu-kseniji-pajcin the original] on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2023.</ref> The song would never receive an official release as Baja never intended to ever record it citing turmoil and grief. Despite this, the song was recorded and subsequently uploaded to the internet where it would go viral.<ref>"[https://archive.ph/4fwzd NAJTUŽNIJA PESMA BAJE MALOG KNINDŽE POSVEĆENA JE KSENIJI PAJČIN Nikad je nisam snimio, ne pevam je! To je nešto moje što me boli... (VIDEO)]." Alo!. 16 March 2021. Archived from [https://www.alo.rs/vip/vip/baja-mali-knindza-ksenija-pajcin-pesma/395834/vest the original]. Retrieved 26 July 2023.</ref> Around this time, Baja would stop singing overly nationalistic songs at live performances. He would also begin be accompanied by the rock band, [[Minđušari]], in live performances, contrary to a typical set-list that featured a local band. He still tours with them occasionally with the most recent appearance being in 2022.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3-ZZeXZ9Ps Baja Mali Knindza - VELIKA SALA SPENS - 18.11.2022. (PROMO)]". 9 November 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2023. | In 2010, he would release his first BN Music album [[Idemo malena|''Idemo malena'']] and would feature autotuned vocals. After the death of his cousin, Kseniji Pajčin, Baja wrote a song titled "Spavaj, kraljice" in her memory.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20150122222402/http://www.kurir.rs/baja-mali-knindza-placem-za-sestrom-ksenijom-clanak-65212 Plačem za sestrom Ksenijom]". Kurir. 27 December 2010. Archived from [http://www.svet.rs/najnovije-vesti/baja-mali-knindza-posvetio-pesmu-kseniji-pajcin...  Originalno objavljeno na stranici www.svet.rs/najnovije-vesti/baja-mali-knindza-posvetio-pesmu-kseniji-pajcin the original] on 22 January 2015. Retrieved 26 July 2023.</ref> The song would never receive an official release as Baja never intended to ever record it citing turmoil and grief. Despite this, the song was recorded and subsequently uploaded to the internet where it would go viral.<ref>"[https://archive.ph/4fwzd NAJTUŽNIJA PESMA BAJE MALOG KNINDŽE POSVEĆENA JE KSENIJI PAJČIN Nikad je nisam snimio, ne pevam je! To je nešto moje što me boli... (VIDEO)]." Alo!. 16 March 2021. Archived from [https://www.alo.rs/vip/vip/baja-mali-knindza-ksenija-pajcin-pesma/395834/vest the original]. Retrieved 26 July 2023.</ref> Around this time, Baja would stop singing overly nationalistic songs at live performances. He would also begin be accompanied by the rock band, [[Minđušari]], in live performances, contrary to a typical set-list that featured a local band. He still tours with them occasionally with the most recent appearance being in 2022.<ref>"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3-ZZeXZ9Ps Baja Mali Knindza - VELIKA SALA SPENS - 18.11.2022. (PROMO)]". 9 November 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2023. | ||
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In 2012, he would release, [[Lesi se vraća kući|''Lesi se vraća kući'']]. While it would be his last album | In 2012, he would release, [[Lesi se vraća kući|''Lesi se vraća kući'']]. While it would be his last album published by BN, he would work within the company until 2015 where would release a single, ''[[Tetreb]]''. | ||
==== Official Youtube channel and self-published work (2014- present) ==== | ==== Official Youtube channel and self-published work (2014- present) ==== | ||
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==== Baja bend ==== | ==== Baja bend ==== | ||
In 1994, Baja partnered with arranger Goran Radinović as Goki i Baja bend. The pair would go onto produce three albums: ''[[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]]'', ''Život damo Krajine ne damo'', and ''Samotnjak''. After Radinović's departure from SuperTon in 1995, it would be rebranded to Baja bend. Baja bend would produce two more albums: Seobe in 1995 and Svrati posle snegova in 1996. Since then, Baja bend has been inactive. | In 1994, Baja partnered with arranger Goran Radinović as Goki i Baja bend. The pair would go onto produce three albums: ''[[Braća sa Dinare (Album)|Braća sa Dinare]]'', ''Život damo Krajine ne damo'', and ''Samotnjak''. After Radinović's departure from SuperTon in 1995, it would be rebranded to Baja bend. Baja bend would produce two more albums: ''Seobe'' in 1995 and ''Svrati posle snegova'' in 1996. Since then, Baja bend has been inactive. | ||
==== Braća sa Dinare ==== | ==== Braća sa Dinare ==== | ||
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== Other activity == | == Other activity == | ||
[ | While Baja's debut album was released in 1992, his start in the music industry would be in 1985 at Jugodisk primarily as a lyricist often credited as "M. Pajćin Baja". His first songwriting credit would be on the Borislav Ličanin song "Oko mene lepe žene" from the album of the same name. He would also write the song "Jasna je meni donijela sreću" for the 1986 album ''A oj Liko zavičajna sliko'' and "Kad se slože ravnice i brda" for the 1987 album of the same name. The 1990 album, ''Sve što imam, to mi je u lici'' would be the first album to feature the song "Nemoj me lagati, mila", predating its appearance in ''[[Rat i mir]]''. In 1989, Baja would contribute to one of Tromeđe's biggest hits, "Nema raja" as he was the primary lyricist for Tromeđa's ''Pjesme Dalmacije, Like i Krajine''. The song has since been covered by artists such as Bora Drljača, Minđušari, and Žare i Goci. He would contribute to the title track of the 1991 Milivoje Đurišić album ''Crnogorsko Srce'' before releasing his debut album. | ||
In 1993, Baja wrote songs for artists in PGP RTS, the label that, two years prior, refused to publish his debut album. He would write the song "Rastanak" with the music being composed and sang by Rođa Raičević in ''Tako Je Suđeno''. It would also be covered by Cakana in the same year, although Baja would not be credited. He would also write the lyrics for "Đetić bez mane" for the 1993 Miloje Bubanja album, ''Život teče dalje''. He would also write and compose "Čujem da me tražiš" and "Dosta je bilo lutanja" for Jane Kačar's "Smiluj se, bože", published by Produkcija "Južni Vetar". While at Nina Trejd, he would compose and produce Goran Krajišnik's debut album, ''Koridor slobode'' as well as contribute an early version of "Dražo" (titled "Ustani čiča Dražo") to the Boro Srbin album ''Ja sam Srbin''. Baja would also compose for Boban Zemunac's debut album, Ne daj se Srbijo moja and would feature an early version of "Neće biti granica na Drini". Its title track would use the tune of "Nemoj me lagati mila" and some elements in the instrumentals would appear in later Baja albums albeit slightly altered. | |||
While Baja only released one album in 1994, he would contribute to many albums that year. He would write the song "Princeza" for Srećko Ćosić (who would later guest star in Zbogom oružje and Plači voljena zemljo) for ''Maximalan'' which was also published by PGP RTS. He would write the song "Kapetan Dragan" for Bora Drljača on the album Nedam Krajine (whose title track is a cover of "Ne dam Krajine"), released by Melos and Master Music. He would write "Pismo" for the Mile Delije album, ''Siromah bez rodnog kraja,'' released by Master Music. He was the primary songwriter in the Gordan Krajišnik album, Život damo Krajine ne damo with "Nikad više zajedno" being the first and only appearance of the song in an album as it was solely performed live prior to its release. The song "Prsti sudbine" would appear again the next year in the Nina Kay album, ''Nisi Taj''. He would write for Rade Tešić's and Braća sa Dinare's debut albums both published by SuperTon. | |||
== Musical style == | == Musical style == | ||