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'''Luka Ivanović''' ([[Serbian cyrillic]]: Лука Ивановић; born 1992.), known as '''Luke Black''', is a [[Serbia]]n pop musician and performer. His debut single ''D-Generation'' is out on 24 February on [[Universal Music Group]]. Official video for ''D-Generation'' premiered on [[MTV Adria]],<ref> |
'''Luka Ivanović''' ([[Serbian cyrillic]]: Лука Ивановић; born 1992.), known as '''Luke Black''', is a [[Serbia]]n pop musician and performer. His debut single ''D-Generation'' is out on 24 February on [[Universal Music Group]]. Official video for ''D-Generation'' premiered on [[MTV Adria]],<ref>[http://mtv.rs/tv/mtv-premijera/dvostruka-mtv-premijera-the-frajle-i-luke-black MTV Adria | Premiere]</ref> and just few hours later on his official [[Vevo]] channel. Luke Black is the first solo artist from [[Serbia]] to have an exclusive contract with [[Universal Music Group]]. His first EP is set to be released in Spring 2015.<ref>[http://www.b92.net/kultura/vesti.php?nav_category=271&yyyy=2015&mm=02&nav_id=961712 B92.net | Luke Black D-Generation]</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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'''Luke Black''' was born in [[Čačak]], [[Republic of Serbia| |
'''Luke Black''' was born in [[Čačak]], [[Republic of Serbia|Serbia]], and he has been making original music for over 10 years. He started writing songs at 12, and at 16 he started composing and writing music. In that period he recorded six albums that only his closest friends had a chance to hear. Two years later he moved to [[Belgrade]] to study English Language and Literature. |
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== Career== |
== Career== |
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===Early years=== |
===Early years=== |
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His first public live performance was in May 2014 at the ''Gruvlend Festival'' when he presented his single ''D-Generation'' for the first time. That's when he was noticed by the representatives of [[Universal Music Group]] who called him to their office in [[Belgrade]] in order to start working with him. Apart from making his music he also does production and direction of his performances and music videos. Looking for his artistic expression, he experiments and tries out new and unexpected forms and styles. Before signing with [[Universal Music Group]], he released single ''Nebula Lullaby'' in November 2014, independently via online digital music distribution service [[Spinnup]]. Luke Black wrote this song with Kristijan Majić, and the song was recorded over popular [[VoIP]] service [[Skype]]. |
His first public live performance was in May 2014 at the ''Gruvlend Festival'' when he presented his single ''D-Generation'' for the first time. That's when he was noticed by the representatives of [[Universal Music Group]] who called him to their office in [[Belgrade]] in order to start working with him. Apart from making his music he also does production and direction of his performances and music videos. Looking for his artistic expression, he experiments and tries out new and unexpected forms and styles. Before signing with [[Universal Music Group]], he released single ''Nebula Lullaby'' in November 2014, independently via online digital music distribution service [[Spinnup]]. Luke Black wrote this song with Kristijan Majić, and the song was recorded over popular [[VoIP]] service [[Skype]]. |
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=== Single ''D-Generation'' === |
=== Single ''D-Generation'' === |
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'''Luke Black''' is the author of the single ''D-Generation'', which was created during the year 2014. The label ''Gruvlend'' first digitally released the song, and later the radio stations picked up the song and music editors began putting it on the top charts. At the end of 2014, [[Radio B92]] included ''D-Generation'' as a potential candidate for their Single of the Year in their online poll.<ref> |
'''Luke Black''' is the author of the single ''D-Generation'', which was created during the year 2014. The label ''Gruvlend'' first digitally released the song, and later the radio stations picked up the song and music editors began putting it on the top charts. At the end of 2014, [[Radio B92]] included ''D-Generation'' as a potential candidate for their Single of the Year in their online poll.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/lukeblackmusic/posts/846362882073776 Radio B92 | Nomination for single 2014]</ref> |
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''D-Generation'' is a melancholic |
''D-Generation'' is a melancholic electropop anthem inspired by the (de)generation of the modern society. As Luke Black himself says in the interview for the [[Serbia]]n music portal MjuzNews, the song represents the generation D, a society within a society that does not fit in any moods. "''D-Generation'' is proud of the false image they created for themselves, the image which is forced by the rules of the new age in which they grew up. They stay true to that image religiously in order to achieve the feeling of acceptance, even though they don't believe in it."<ref>[http://www.mjuznjuz.com/domaca-scena/luke-black-intervju-povodom-sjajnog-debija-sa-pesmom-d-generation MjuzNews | Luke Black: Interview]</ref> |
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Together with a young artist Vasilije Vujović (VASSO), Luke Black envisioned the concept for the music video, which follows this single, which was shot during 2014 in [[Subotica]]. His premiere of the music video on an international platform [[Vevo]] officially announced the collaboration between him and [[Universal Music Group]] and his first EP release. The debut single ''D-Generation'' was digitally re-released on 24 February worldwide<ref> |
Together with a young artist Vasilije Vujović (VASSO), Luke Black envisioned the concept for the music video, which follows this single, which was shot during 2014 in [[Subotica]]. His premiere of the music video on an international platform [[Vevo]] officially announced the collaboration between him and [[Universal Music Group]] and his first EP release. The debut single ''D-Generation'' was digitally re-released on 24 February worldwide<ref>[http://www.universalmusic.fr/luke-black/video-clip/luke-black-D-Generation/ UMG France | Luke Black]</ref> except for US where the release date is 10 March. ''D-Generation'' digital re-release includes remastered version of the original single and three remixes by MKDSL, Jan Nemeček and Luminous. Song debuted No. 9 in the Top 20 on the [[MTV Adria]] Regional Chart<ref>[http://mtv.rs/top-liste/domacica MTV Adria | Regional Chart]</ref> and among the top 50 on the music service [[Deezer]] in Serbia. Single also debuted at No. 22 on the ''Gradski Radio 'Top Chart – Tvoj Hit Na Prvom Mestu''.<ref>[http://www.gradskiradio.rs/top_lists/5/Tvoj%20hit%20na%20prvom%20mestu%20-%20TOP%20CHART Gradski Radio | Top Chart – Tvoj Hit Na Prvom Mestu]</ref> |
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===Single ''Holding On To Love''=== |
===Single ''Holding On To Love''=== |
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The song was created near the end of 2014 and it is published by [[Universal Music Group]]. It premiered on May |
The song was created near the end of 2014 and it is published by [[Universal Music Group]]. It premiered on May 29, 2015 on Luke Black’s official [[Vevo]] channel, and it premiered on [[Radio B92]] the same day.<ref>[http://www.b92.net/kultura/vesti.php?nav_category=271&yyyy=2015&mm=05&dd=29&nav_id=997920 B92 net | Luke Black has a new singl]</ref> On June 2 the song was released in United States, Canada and Mexico.<ref>Elle.rs | Luke Black: Novo ime na domaćoj muzičkoj sceni koje zvuči SVETSKI! [http://www.elle.rs/lifestyle/elle-zivot/12989-elle-preporuka-luke-black-novo-ime-na-domacoj-muzickoj-sceni-koji-zvuci-svetski.html]</ref> |
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''Holding On To Love'' is a song full of emotions, interesting beats, phrases and powerful chords. “It is a song about addiction masked in the word ‘love’. It does not apply just to your loved one, but anyone or anything you cheris and desire, and it is filled with feeling of guilt because you lost that thing that matters to you “<ref> |
''Holding On To Love'' is a song full of emotions, interesting beats, phrases and powerful chords. “It is a song about addiction masked in the word ‘love’. It does not apply just to your loved one, but anyone or anything you cheris and desire, and it is filled with feeling of guilt because you lost that thing that matters to you “<ref>[http://www.mjuznews.rs/domaca-scena/izasao-luke-black---holding-on-to-love MjuzNews | Izašao Luke Black - “Holding On To Love“]</ref> |
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== Discography== |
== Discography== |
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* '''''Holding On To Love''''', ([[Universal Music Group]], 2015) |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 16:37, 21 June 2015
Luke Black | |
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Also known as | Luka Ivanović |
Born | 1992 Čačak |
Origin | Serbia |
Genres | Pop, electropop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician, performer |
Instrument(s) | vocals, piano |
Years active | 2014–present |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Website | lukeblackmusic |
Luka Ivanović (Serbian cyrillic: Лука Ивановић; born 1992.), known as Luke Black, is a Serbian pop musician and performer. His debut single D-Generation is out on 24 February on Universal Music Group. Official video for D-Generation premiered on MTV Adria,[1] and just few hours later on his official Vevo channel. Luke Black is the first solo artist from Serbia to have an exclusive contract with Universal Music Group. His first EP is set to be released in Spring 2015.[2]
Early life
Luke Black was born in Čačak, Serbia, and he has been making original music for over 10 years. He started writing songs at 12, and at 16 he started composing and writing music. In that period he recorded six albums that only his closest friends had a chance to hear. Two years later he moved to Belgrade to study English Language and Literature.
Career
Early years
His first public live performance was in May 2014 at the Gruvlend Festival when he presented his single D-Generation for the first time. That's when he was noticed by the representatives of Universal Music Group who called him to their office in Belgrade in order to start working with him. Apart from making his music he also does production and direction of his performances and music videos. Looking for his artistic expression, he experiments and tries out new and unexpected forms and styles. Before signing with Universal Music Group, he released single Nebula Lullaby in November 2014, independently via online digital music distribution service Spinnup. Luke Black wrote this song with Kristijan Majić, and the song was recorded over popular VoIP service Skype.
Single D-Generation
Luke Black is the author of the single D-Generation, which was created during the year 2014. The label Gruvlend first digitally released the song, and later the radio stations picked up the song and music editors began putting it on the top charts. At the end of 2014, Radio B92 included D-Generation as a potential candidate for their Single of the Year in their online poll.[3]
D-Generation is a melancholic electropop anthem inspired by the (de)generation of the modern society. As Luke Black himself says in the interview for the Serbian music portal MjuzNews, the song represents the generation D, a society within a society that does not fit in any moods. "D-Generation is proud of the false image they created for themselves, the image which is forced by the rules of the new age in which they grew up. They stay true to that image religiously in order to achieve the feeling of acceptance, even though they don't believe in it."[4]
Together with a young artist Vasilije Vujović (VASSO), Luke Black envisioned the concept for the music video, which follows this single, which was shot during 2014 in Subotica. His premiere of the music video on an international platform Vevo officially announced the collaboration between him and Universal Music Group and his first EP release. The debut single D-Generation was digitally re-released on 24 February worldwide[5] except for US where the release date is 10 March. D-Generation digital re-release includes remastered version of the original single and three remixes by MKDSL, Jan Nemeček and Luminous. Song debuted No. 9 in the Top 20 on the MTV Adria Regional Chart[6] and among the top 50 on the music service Deezer in Serbia. Single also debuted at No. 22 on the Gradski Radio 'Top Chart – Tvoj Hit Na Prvom Mestu.[7]
Single Holding On To Love
The song was created near the end of 2014 and it is published by Universal Music Group. It premiered on May 29, 2015 on Luke Black’s official Vevo channel, and it premiered on Radio B92 the same day.[8] On June 2 the song was released in United States, Canada and Mexico.[9]
Holding On To Love is a song full of emotions, interesting beats, phrases and powerful chords. “It is a song about addiction masked in the word ‘love’. It does not apply just to your loved one, but anyone or anything you cheris and desire, and it is filled with feeling of guilt because you lost that thing that matters to you “[10]
Discography
Singles
- Nebula Lullaby, (independently, Spinnup, 2014)
- D-Generation, (Universal Music Group, 2015)
- Holding On To Love, (Universal Music Group, 2015)
References
- ^ MTV Adria | Premiere
- ^ B92.net | Luke Black D-Generation
- ^ Radio B92 | Nomination for single 2014
- ^ MjuzNews | Luke Black: Interview
- ^ UMG France | Luke Black
- ^ MTV Adria | Regional Chart
- ^ Gradski Radio | Top Chart – Tvoj Hit Na Prvom Mestu
- ^ B92 net | Luke Black has a new singl
- ^ Elle.rs | Luke Black: Novo ime na domaćoj muzičkoj sceni koje zvuči SVETSKI! [1]
- ^ MjuzNews | Izašao Luke Black - “Holding On To Love“