User:HellCatYeah/Azra Hasimović

 Azra Bakaj  (Serbian Cyrillic: Азра Бакај, or betterly known as Azra Hasimovic before getting married) (born 23 May 1983) is a Bosnian Turbo-folk and Techno, Electronic dance music singer.

Biography
Hasimović was born in Bijeljina to Bosnian Muslim parents. Hasimović lived a normal childhood until the breakout of the Bosnian war. Her family managed to flee out of the country to Hannover, Germany unharmed.

Hasimović and her family moved to Hannover. While living there, Hasimović met her future producer and songwriter who helped jump start her career. Living as a teen in Hannover, Hasimović was a regular at many karaoke bars and discotheques. Hasimovic attended Hauptschule, and graduated in 1999. Just before Hasimović signed onto Flash Enertainment, her mother died from ovarian cancer in 1999.

Early career: Suze (1999)

Hasimović was signed onto Flash Entertainment after her producer/songwriter got her a gig at one of their events. One of first songs that Hasimovic performed was “Suze” which Hasimović wrote herself after her mother’s death.

Kad me vjetar odnese (2000):

In 2000, Hasimović went into the studio to record her debut album “Kad me vjetar odnese” Recording was finished in two months and 14 tracks were recorded. The album was well received among fans in Germany and started a fan base for Hasimović in some of the ex-Yugoslav states, primarily Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia. Some of the hits off the album were “Otvorena ali za tebe zatvorena”, “Zatvor ljubavi” and “Moje plavo nebo”

Daj meni mrak, ja ću ti dat moje suze (2001)

After receiving much attention from the previous album, Hasimović released a second album “Daj meni mrak, ja cu ti dat moje suze” The album contained 12 tracks, which half of them were written by Hasimovic herself. The album got much attention in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia and became an instant hit in Germany, which lead to Hasimovic appearing in many music festivals in both Bosnia and Livno. “Nije meni lako”, “Tvoje srce” and “Dosta mi je tvoje igre” were hits off the album. Veze što su slatke ko med (2002)

Hasimović released her third album in 2002. “Veze što su slatke ko med” was recorded in 3 months and contained 13 tracks including 2 bonus tracks if purchased at specific stores. Hasimović recorded the album in her hometown of Bijeljina and did a free concert in the area promoting the album. “Veze što su slatke ko med” received the same attention as Hasimović’s previous album. Popular hits off the album were “Nema više noć”, “Nemoj se meni vračati” and “Bila tude, probala, ništa nevalja”

Slatkiši (2003)

“Slatkiši” was released in 2003. Hasimović claimed that this would be her last album before she went on a vacation. Slatkiši contained 12 tracks and a bonus music video and behind the scenes clip. Hits of the album were “Nemogu vjerovat” and “Hajmo po pivo”

Biće dobro, samo pokušaj (2005)

After a two year break, Hasimović came back into the light with a new album with a more mainstream sound. Hasimović also opted to work with more experienced producers in Pop. 15 tracks were produced in the 5 month period that it took to complete the album. Hasimović promoted the album on FE Morning show and did a tour around the country. Hits off the album were “Lijepe smeđe oči” and “Miniče” Vidi me sada (2006)

“Vidi me sada” was released only in Bosnia, Serbia and Croatia. The album featured some of the most known songwriters and producers in the Balkans. A total of 18 tracks were produced and Hasimović did a heavy tour in Europe. The album kept Hasimović in the spot light for quite a while. Hits off the album were “Ne gledaj me gade”, “Nema ništa za tebe” and “Crvene jabuke”

Nama samo treba mir (2010)

Hasimović’s seventh album was released in late December 2010. Hasimović worked with famous producers in both Germany and Bosnia, recording the album was split between studios in Bosnia and Germany. Recording was completed in Livno. 14 tracks were recorded. Hasimović did light tours and promotions a week before the album was released. For her next album Hasimović stated she would like to work with famous Bosnian rappers such as Edo Maajka and Frenkie.

Discography:

Kad me vjetar odnese (2000) (When the wind takes me away)

Daj meni mrak, ja ću ti dat moje suze (2001) (Give me darkness; I’ll give you my tears)

Veze što su slatke ko med (2002) (Relationships that are sweet like honey)

Slatkiši (2003) (Sweets)

Biće dobro, samo pokušaj (2005) (It’ll be good, just try)

Vidi me sada (2006) (Look at me now)

Nama samo treba mir (2010) (We only need peace)

Personal life:

Hasimovic got married to footballer Edin Ibrahimović in 2001. In 2004 Hasimović filed for divorce, stating that Ibrahimović was abusive and had an alcoholic addiction that he refused to get hospitalised for. The divorce was completed in late-2004. Hasimović's sporadic and short relationships have always been covered by the press. From 2004-2005 Hasimovic had an on and off relationship with Faruk Ihtijarević. Later in 2006 was in a relationship with her ex-boyfriend from high school Almir Karić. Hasimovic was engaged to Milan Jovanović between late-2007 and early-2008. The pair later that year went their separate ways. However, in June 2009 both Hasimović and Jovanović confirmed that they were seeing each other and were once again engaged; however the pair broke it off in February 2010. In 2010 Hasimović was engaged to Albanian footballer Elis Bakaj. The two tied the knot in a small wedding that went along in Istanbul on the 25 of June 2012. On the 28th of June, Hasimović anounced that she officially took up her husband's surname and will be now known as 'Azra Bakaj'. The two now reside in Tirana, Albania.