VIDEO: Jakov Jozinović records duet with our music diva: 'We recognized ourselves in the song'

Legendary Croatian singer Jasna Zlokić and rising star Jakov Jozinović have joined voices for a new duet titled "Ljudi poput nas" (People Like Us), which premiered on Bravo! radio.

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Jasna and I recognized ourselves in the song, we put our souls into it, and from now on, we have released it for people to listen to.

What might seem like an unexpected collaboration has proven to be a natural fusion of two musicians from different generations. Both artists felt a deep connection to the song, pouring their emotions into it. They believe the duet has the potential to be a defining musical moment of the year.

The collaboration originated quite spontaneously following a meeting at the Cesarica awards ceremony. Jozinović approached Zlokić with great respect, and their brief conversation led to Zlokić contacting him a couple of weeks later. She mentioned that she couldn't forget his greeting and that he had stayed on her mind, expressing a desire to meet again.

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I approached her with great respect, we talked, and then a week or two later she called me and said she couldn't forget my greeting, that I stayed on her mind and that she would like us to meet.

Jozinović, who is only 20 years old, described the opportunity to collaborate with Zlokić as a tremendous honor and privilege. He admitted that just a year prior, he was only talking about legends, and now one of them was offering him a duet. He sees this as a significant boost for his career, emphasizing the honor of Zlokić, a prominent figure in domestic music, taking notice of him.

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We met for coffee in Zagreb, listened to the song, which Jakov really liked, and the collaboration was born. The song has always been the most important thing in every performer's career. It determines the longevity of existence. I really stand by my words that this is a beautiful song. It will be clear to people when they listen to the song what it is about, what we are singing about. They will experience it as it should be, each in their own way, as we have experienced it.

Zlokić, in turn, spoke highly of her young colleague. Although she wasn't initially familiar with Jozinović or his work, she quickly understood why he had gained such popularity in a short time. She stated that the song itself has always been the most crucial element in an artist's career, determining their longevity. Zlokić stands by her words, calling "Ljudi poput nas" a beautiful song that listeners will interpret in their own way, just as she and Jozinović have.

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Until a year ago, I only talked about legends, and then one of them calls you so young and offers you a duet. It can only be an honor and a privilege, and you accept it with open arms. This is a huge boost for me. That a Jasna Zlokić is paying attention to a 20-year-old Jakov is a great honor.