Fazlija (singer)
Fazlija | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fadil Fazlija 15 July 1972 |
| Genres | Turbo-folk, folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Lazarević, VIP Production, Gold Music |
Spouse | Ajka Kovačević |
Fadil Fazlija (born 15 July 1972), known professionally as Fazlija, is a Bosnian-Romani turbo-folk singer.[1][2] He achieved international fame in 2021 when his 2016 song "Helikopter" went viral on TikTok – garnering attention from international celebrities – such as the Kardashian family, Britney Spears, and footballers of Real Madrid.[3]
Music career
Fazlija began his music career in 1997 with his first Studio album "Prosjak i kraljica" who was produced by Samir Mujagić and released by label "Lazarević". He received wider recognition for his song "Helikopter" in 2021, which became a popular trend on TikTok, and later on hit the charts in other countries.[4] The song ranked 70 in the charts in Austria in November 2023.[5]
References
- ^ "Fazlija - Age, Bio, Family". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved 17 February 2026.
- ^ "Fazlija". Last.fm. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Bh. pjevač Fazlija koji je pjesmom "Helikopter" poharao svijet, postao ambasador kulture u Austriji". N1 (in Bosnian). 24 October 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
- ^ "Bizarka dneva: pesem bosanskega pevca hit med Američani". N1 (in Slovenian). 30 November 2021. Retrieved 2 January 2025.
- ^ "Fazlija - Helikopter". Austrian Charts. Retrieved 9 September 2025.