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Wikipedia article


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| type = single

| artist = Gru

| album = Gru 2

| B-side = Leto

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| recorded = 1996

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| genre = Funk, Pop Hip hop

| length = 3:24

| label = Jugodisk, Komuna

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| prev_title = Da li ima pravo?

| prev_year = 1995

| next_title = I dalje me ele

| next_year = 2010

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"'Biu tu'" (I'll Be There) is a song recorded by Serbian recording artist Gru for his second studio album, 'Gru 2'. The certified gold album sold 4 million copies, making it the most commercially successful albums in the Balkans. The song reached number one in Serbia in 1996 for 7 consecutive weeks, and in Montenegro for 5 weeks. 'Biu tu' won Andonov a Serbian Oscar of Popularity in 1996, in the Best Singles category.

Recorded at Studio Pu on behalf of the labels City Records and later Komuna, it was produced by Andonov and musician Marko Kon. Written by Andonov and vocalist Leontina Vukmanovi, the song also attributed vocals from the songwriters. Due to the song rising Gru to prominence in Eastern Europe, the song is credited as his signature song.

Lyrics



The lyrics of 'Biu tu' have been the subject of controversy, due to them discussing prostitution. The central motive of the song is an individual's booty call with a prostitute. Linguist and critic Danilo Jankovi described the song's lyrics as "a vignette heavily hinted by prostitution.

Written with dominantly Serbian lyrics, its refrain is repeated three times after the C phrase, once in English, once in Spanish and once in French. According to Andonov, the song portrays non-classic love, more centered around the hedonistic aspects of love.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-OUXsSRsxo|Gru INTERVJU: Gru - Ponovo ivimo devedesete, plaim se da ovde nikada nee biti bolje! (13.10.2018) on YouTube]

Music video



'Biu tu', in harmony with its lyrics, was accompanied with a provocative music video, directed by Dejan Ivankovi and Sran Babovi. The video begins with Andonov playing basketball in his backyard alongside Niggor, Marko Kon, Vladimir Ili and Sky Wikluh. Andonov is later displayed in his living room, drinking lemonade, near his landline, calling a prostitute. Suddenly, 5 prostitutes are summoned in Andonov's living room, dancing and singing. The prostitutes were interpreted by the Cindy models, who later reprise their role in the 'Biu tu (20 godina kasnije)' music video.

Biu tu / 20 godina kasnije



'Biu tu / 20 godina kasnije' (I'll Be There / 20 Years Later) is a rendition of the song released in 2015. The single features hip-hop artist Gazda Paja, who replaced Vukmanovi's vocals. The music video was produced by IDJ Videos.

Track listing



;Maxi single

# "Biu tu" (Radio Version) 4:20

# "Biu tu" (Radio Club Remix) 3:45

# "Biu tu" (Instrumental) 3:17

Accolades



References



Category:Gru (rapper) songs

Category:1996 songs

Category:Macaronic songs

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