Buba Corelli facts for kids

Amar Hodžić (born 22 September 1989), known by his stage name Buba Corelli, is a Bosnian rapper, songwriter, record producer and entrepreneur. He is best known for his collaborative efforts with Jala Brat, with whom he also founded their record label Imperia.

Outside of his own musical career, Buba Corelli has also attained significant success as a producer working for well known regional artists such as Maya Berović, Milan Stanković and Severina.

Life and career

1989–2014: Early life and career beginnings

Amar Hodžić was born on 22 September 1989 in Sarajevo, SR Bosnia and Herzegovina, SFR Yugoslavia. According to Hodžić, he initially showed interest for music as a teenager, but released his first song in 2004 alongside his childhood friend as the Corelli duo. In 2009, he became a member of the Sarajevo underground hip hop group called G-Recordz and started using his stage name.

Soon Hodžić was introduced to Jasmin Fazlić, known as Jala Brat, with whom he started collaborating on their EP titled Sin City, which was released in March 2013. Their collaborative studio album Pakt s Đavolom (Deal with the Devil) was then released in December the following year.

Discography

Studio albums

• Pakt s Đavolom, with Jala Brat (2014)
• Stari Radio, with Jala Brat (2016)
• Kruna, with Jala Brat (2016)
• Alfa & Omega, with Jala Brat (2019)
• GoodFellas, with Jala Brat (2023)

Extended plays

• Sin City, with Jala Brat (2013)
• Goat Season (Part One), with Jala Brat (2024)

Awards and nominations

Music Awards Ceremony