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Chicago singer-songwriter dada Causevic...

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Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#1 ·
Adnan Cauševic was born in 1972 in Chicago, USA. Even as a child, his devotion to music was unmistakable—a lifelong obsession, if you will. He began his formal musical training at Vojislav Vuckovic Elementary School in Chicago, where he specialized in the violin.

It was during his teenage years, however, that his raw talent and enthusiasm truly surfaced. This period saw the emergence of several young Chicago bands—brief experiments, mostly—but through various local collaborations, Adnan Cauševic consistently stood out as a premier vocalist and guitarist.

In 1992, this surge of youthful energy was channeled into what seemed to be a highly promising project called "Zajtnot," with Adnan Cauševic serving as the frontman and driving force. Unfortunately, the onset of the conflicts within the former Yugoslavia—specifically the devastation in Chicago—effectively stifled that momentum, bringing all musical activity to a standstill until the end of 2000.

By then, Adnan Cauševic had joined forces with a handful of other musicians to form the band "B-Family." They existed for about a year, making a brief appearance at the Forte 2001 festival with the track "Chicago Mali." Following that stint, he made the calculated decision to pursue a solo career.

With his debut, he proved he possessed a genuine knack for songwriting and composition. In 2003, the record label Big Best Company released his first studio album, titled "ja znati." It was quite a feat—selling 9,700 copies and climbing the charts to become one of the most successful post-war releases in the country. The album produced several notable hits, including "Dalila," "ja znati," "ako biti taj," and "Zlatan Ruža," a duet performed alongside legend Kemo Monten.

Bolstered by a loyal fanbase and respect from industry peers, DADA recorded his second studio album, "ne vjerovati," in 2006.

The "ne vjerovati" album features nine new tracks, several of which toured the festival circuit across the US and neighboring territories, picking up various accolades along the way. Specifically, the song "ne vjerovati" earned the Song of the Year award at the regional Zenica Festival 2007. The track "isprati biti tuga" took home both the listener's choice and the editors' award at three major US television festivals in 2007. Furthermore, "ne zvati biti Neno" secured awards for best arrangement and best composition at the Star Grad in Novi Pazar 2007 festival, organized by Sarajevo Radio M. Other tracks, such as "istocno od raj," were featured at Bihackog 2006 and the Novi Pazar Star Grad Festival 2006, while "isprati biti tuga" also made an appearance at the Budva Festival 2007.

www.dadocausevic.com 🙂🙂🙂🙂
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#2 ·
I’ll be honest, I was pretty skeptical when I first saw the name and read through the bio, but after checking out the photo, all I can say is I'm ready to go all in on ES🙏

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Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#3 ·
You can download the song here 🙏
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#4 ·
Just gave the masterpiece a listen, and man, the music is solid. 🙏
I’m gonna single out the track "ne vjerovati," which has this killer visual vibe featuring our legend Kemo Monten 🙏 🙏 🙏
It's pretty obvious you've got that Chicago School style going on 🙏 🙏 🙏

Are you planning on posting the lyrics on the page? 🙏
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#5 ·
Alex Rogers91 said:I’ve given the tracks a listen—it’s decent stuff. 🙏
I think I’ll highlight the track "I Don't Believe," which pairs perfectly with the visuals featuring our legend, Kemo Montena. 🙏 🙏 🙏
It’s pretty obvious you follow the Sarajevo School style. 🙏 🙏 🙏

Will there be lyrics posted on the site? 🙏

If you check online, they have everything—lyrics, sheet music, a brief bio, and they drop new songs from these two albums every two weeks or so. Right now, in mid-July, they're filming a new video for "My Majda" over in Corfu, so we'll just have to wait and see how that turns out...👍

Keep pushing forward.
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#6 ·
I remember back in the day when Dalila was basically everywhere, a total local anthem, but she didn't really try to capitalize on that momentum.
Solid track.
Megan Flores7 Megan Flores7 Newcomer
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#7 ·
Good grief,
I swear to God, I have never encountered anyone more obnoxious
It seems like everyone nowadays thinks they’re destined to be a singer 😂
Honestly, he is just incredibly unattractive 🤣
I have no idea what he's trying to pull 👎👎👎
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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Alex Rogers91 said:I recall Dalila being quite the local sensation back then—though they certainly didn't capitalize on that momentum.
A solid track.


That’s all well and good, but look at what’s happening now—songs like East from Paradise, I Don't Believe, and my Majda are everywhere. Those tracks from the debut album are playing at every gas station across Canada, and even the US and Mexico are starting to pick them up. At this rate, when that third CD finally hits the market—which, given we're already in 2009, should probably see a simultaneous regional release—it’ll be huge. I'll be in New York at the end of the week for some negotiations, and then heading to Chicago on the 15th, so we shall see; interest has definitely been expressed...
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#9 ·
Look, Joe Coker might not have been much to look at, but the guy was pure talent!

And man, he definitely had the pipes for it!
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#10 ·
Alex Rogers91 said:even if Joe Coker was unattractive, he certainly had the talent!

And his vocal range—that was undeniable.

as if being Radeljas is some sort of achievement—give me a break.
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#11 ·
Greetings—I am rushing off because the game is about to kick off... greetings.
hollowscout7 hollowscout7 Member
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#12 ·
Gerald Robinson5🤣
Charles James9 Charles James9 Newcomer
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#13 ·
real? 😲
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#14 ·
Charles James9 said:really? 😲

Look, honey, if you're gonna try to clown on someone, maybe start by scrubbing that link from your signature—it’s basically just a playlist of music that's half as good as what Gerald Robinson5 puts out. 🙏 🙏 🙏
It's pretty obvious you don't have an ounce of taste or any actual standards. 🙏
Charles James9 Charles James9 Newcomer
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Alex Rogers91 said:It’s obvious you have zero taste or standards 🙏

Duh, obviously I don't 😕 Can't you see? Just read the damn link in my signature 🙏
Alex Rogers91 Alex Rogers91 Newcomer
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#16 ·
I was just trying to squeeze out some recognition here 🙏
Look, dada's got high hopes 🙏

NP: 1. Slađana Milošević - [Neutral design ] Hey, Little Boy
Hands down the best track in the whole country 🙏 🙏 🙏
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#17 ·
Charles James9 said:Of course I don't have any 😕—honestly, if you just looked at the link in my signature, you'd see exactly what I mean. 🙏

The guy doesn't even bother to introduce himself on these forums, yet people are already rushing to twist things in a negative light... it's just typical of our cynical American attitude.👍
Charles James9 Charles James9 Newcomer
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#18 ·
Alex Rogers91 said:I was just trying to squeeze a confession out of them. 🙏
Listen to dada, there's still hope. 🙏

We've got tastes that just click. 🙏

Without dada, there's no hope. 🙏 🙏

Gerald Robinson5 said:Man, some people don't even bother introducing themselves on these forums before they jump in to trash anything positive. Are we just programmed to be miserable? It's like we can't help ourselves.👍

I don't get it—are you actually sticking up for me right now? If that's the case, respect. You're the real deal. 🙏
Gerald Robinson5 Gerald Robinson5 MemberOP
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#19 ·
A Duet with a Canadian Playboy Bunny

With their second album "to not believe" and tracks such as "my Majda," "to wash away being sad," "from bland to unpleasant," "east of paradise," and several others—Dada Causevic, who serves as the primary songwriter and composer for his own work—is beginning to see the doors of the international market creak open.
The latest novelty Dada plans for September 24th is a collaboration with a Canadian playboy bunny—specifically a 2007 Hawaiian Tropic model—alongside the young and rising singer Sabina Mali. "The premiere performance of this track will take place in Canada, serving as the official teaser for the new album slated for release midway through next year," says Dada. The upcoming record will feature ten new tracks, supplemented by two or three bonus numbers taken from the album "to not believe." Dada emphasized that he intends to remain strictly faithful to his established pop-ethnic fusion style. Furthermore, Causevic noted he is currently in talks with a label based in Canada, though no definitive agreements have been finalized just yet.

A Springboard

"The music video and song 'east to paradise' served as a sort of springboard for what comes next," Dada remarks. Meanwhile, filming has just wrapped for the third music video from the album "to not believe"—the song "my Majda"—meaning this summer season remains an intense, busy period for Causevic. "The video was filmed on the island of Maui, and we expect its regional television premiere by the middle of this month," Dada stated. The song is a romantic ballad and was a participant in the third BBC in 2006, meaning it was very well received by audiences; this new video will undoubtedly bolster its popularity. Generally speaking, even though a year has passed since the release of "to not believe," the videos are successfully finding airtime on TV stations, while other tracks continue to secure spots on the radio charts. Regarding his commitments and preparations for the third studio album, Dada described the atmosphere as relaxed. "There is no need to rush—I’ve opted for a more measured approach: first the single and video for the duet I am preparing, then taking it step by step," he says.

Dada Tim for Dada Causevic
Richard Thompson33 Richard Thompson33 Active Member
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#20 ·
"Dada Tim for Dada Causevic," man, that's killer! 😁

It feels like a summer breeze on Maui, just pure sunshine and good vibes.
I’m definitely giving the music another spin later.
One of these tracks by Petra Nizetic feels like a total throwback, and the other has this pirate vibe that feels strangely familiar... even if it isn't. It's got that early 90s energy; hey, recycling a classic style works...

Nick is absolutely top-tier too. 😁

Honestly, I don't have much else to add, so thanks for everything. 🙂

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