Gramophonedzie

Marko Milićević, professionally known as Gramophonedzie, commenced his career in music in 2000. His foundational training included participation in the Irish RedBull Music Academy, an experience he identifies as a turning point in his career. He further pursued formal education, completing a degree in Sound Design at Belgrade University. This academic background, combined with his early exposure, laid the groundwork for his development as a DJ and producer with a distinct focus on funky music, live instrumentation, and vocal elements.

Milićević established himself in the Serbian music scene by producing theme songs for Balkan versions of the television series “Big Brother.” His technical skills were also applied to creating soundtracks for commercials, films, and television, in addition to producing for various Serbian bands. His breakthrough moment arrived in 2010 with the release of “Why Don’t You,” a jackin’ house track that sampled Peggy Lee’s “Why Don’t You Do Right.” This single achieved commercial success, reaching number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and charting in Belgium and the Netherlands. The track has garnered over 8.5 million views on YouTube and received considerable radio play across Europe.

Following the success of “Why Don’t You,” Gramophonedzie expanded his discography with numerous productions and remixes on labels such as Gotta Keep Faith, Yakuza, Guesthouse, Nocturnal Groove, and his own Disko Zoo imprint. Notable releases include “Brazilian” and “Outta My Head.” He has also contributed remixes for artists such as Professor Green and Joey Negro. In recognition of his work, he was honored with the “Best Adria Act” award at the 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards and was nominated for “Best European Act.” As a touring DJ, he has played internationally in Europe, Australia, Brazil, the U.S., Dubai, Russia, and Indonesia.