Balkan Funk
Dubioza Kolektiv · Other Songs - Dubioza Kolektiv
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funk soul brother
right about now
funk soul brother
Balkan funk
Kako vodja svira
ja moram da plesem
moj zivot je blank
to je Balkan funk
Katrana i dima
da pluca se lijepe
ne udisem zrak
to je Balkan funk
Volim puno rakije
kad sjednem za sank
bez dna je moj tank
to je Balkan funk
Zapjevam kad silazim
iz sela u grad
i smrdim k'o skank
to je Balkan funk
Ref. 4x
Check it out, man
bili-bam, ragga man
he's with the half brains on
critical sound
(2x)
Break with that man
silly man, bili-bam
you the half brains on
critical sound
(2x)
Ref. 2x
Balkan funk
Balkan Funk
Dubioza Kolektiv's 'Balkan Funk' stands as a defining track in the post-punk revival of the late 1990s, blending Balkan folk melodies with aggressive electronic rhythms. The song exemplifies the group's signature style, characterized by distorted guitars, driving basslines, and a fusion of traditional Yugoslav instrumentation with modern industrial sounds. Released during a period of intense cultural exchange and political tension in the region, the recording captures the raw energy and social commentary typical of Dubioza's discography. It remains a staple in the catalog of post-punk and alternative rock, influencing a generation of artists who sought to reinterpret regional folk traditions through a dark, electronic lens. The track's enduring popularity highlights the group's ability to create music that is both locally resonant and globally distinct.