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Vlatko Ilievski
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Влатко Илиевски
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| Birth name | Vlatko Ilievski |
| Born | 2 July 1985 Skopje, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Died | 6 July 2018 (aged 33) Skopje, Macedonia |
| Genres | Pop, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Years active | 2000–2018 |
| Labels | Plan B Production |
Vlatko Ilievski (Macedonian: Влатко Илиевски; born July 2, 1985 – died July 6, 2018) was a singer and actor from North Macedonia. He was known for his pop rock music. Vlatko represented his country, then called FYR Macedonia, in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with his song "Rusinka". He also tried to represent Macedonia in 2010. Before starting his solo career, he was part of a rock band called "Moral". Vlatko studied acting and finished his studies in 2010.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Vlatko Ilievski was born in Skopje, which was then part of Yugoslavia and is now the capital of North Macedonia. When he was 12 years old, he started learning to play the guitar. He also began singing in local bands around Skopje. In the year 2000, he performed at the Macedonian Rock-Fest with his band "Made in Macedonia". His band won two awards at this festival.
Music Career
Vlatko Ilievski had a successful music career, first with a band and then as a solo artist.
Joining the Band Moral
In 2000, a Macedonian rock band named Morality (Морал) asked Vlatko to join them. In 2001, they started recording songs together. By 2003, they finished their album, which was called "Koga Patuvam". Some of their songs included "Панично те сакам" and "Скопје". In 2005, Vlatko's band Morality got to open for the famous rock band Deep Purple at their concert in Skopje.
Solo Music Journey
Vlatko began his solo music career in 2007. He became famous for many songs, including:
- "Небо" (performed at Ohrid fest 2008)
- "Уште си ми ти"
- "Со Други Зборови" (performed at the "Skopje 2008" contest)
- "Не те можам" (a duet with Dani at Makfest 2008)
- "Најбогат на свет" (which won an award at RadiskiFestival in 2009)
- "За љубов се пее до крај" (a duet with Risto Samardžiev that won an award at Ohrid Fest 2009)
Vlatko held his first solo concert on June 5, 2010. It took place at the Boris Trajkovski Sports Center in Skopje. This is one of the biggest venues in North Macedonia. About 10,000 people came to watch him perform. He sang some songs with Tamara Todevska and was joined on stage by his old band members.
Vlatko also took part in Skopje Fest 2015. This event was the national selection to choose who would represent Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015. He sang a duet called Sever-Jug with Risto Samardžiev.
Music Albums
Vlatko Ilievski released two solo albums during his career.
First Album: In Other Words
His first album was called Со други зборови (which means "In Other Words"). It had 10 songs:
- Со други зборови
- И премногу добро
- Сите ми се криви
- Така требало да биде
- Уште си ми ти
- Не те можам (featuring Dani Dimitrovska)
- Гушни ме (featuring Tamara Todevska)
- Од утре не
- Небо
- Скитник
Second Album: Richest in the World
Vlatko's second solo album was titled Најбогат на свет (meaning "Richest in the World"). This album also featured 10 songs:
- Среќа
- Пред да те знам
- И ти и јас
- Се што сакав по тебе
- Пак на старо
- Најбогат на свет
- Есен
- За љубов се пее до крај (featuring Risto Samardžiev)
- Не плачи, извини
- Небо (unplugged version)
Death
Vlatko Ilievski passed away on the evening of July 6, 2018. He was found in his car in Skopje, North Macedonia.
See also
- In Spanish: Vlatko Ilievski para niños
