In 1998, the emerging Serbian record label Grand Production released the self-titled album , a collection that became a staple of the pop-folk genre during that era. One of the most enduring tracks from this album is "Bidai" , a soulful Serbian-language song that reflects the deep, emotional folk style Boža Nikolić is known for. The Story of the Album
Boža Nikolić – Cassette (Album), 1998 [r12517063] - Discogs boza_nikolic_bidai_audio_1998_grand_production
: Responsible for the arrangements on most tracks. In 1998, the emerging Serbian record label Grand
The album features 10 tracks, totaling approximately 35 minutes of music: Bidai Ko Te Noćas Ljubi Ej Kafano Didala Šta Traži Taj Barbara Otišla Je Prijatelju San Acvaba Prala The album features 10 tracks, totaling approximately 35
The album was released on January 1, 1998, marking one of the early successes for Grand Production. Recorded at a time when the "turbo-folk" and pop-folk scene was rapidly evolving in Yugoslavia, the project brought together several key collaborators:
: Heavy reliance on acoustic instrumentation, particularly the violin, to convey its melancholic tone.
The album's visual identity was crafted by designer Dragan ŠuhART, with photography by Z. Kuzmanović Munja, capturing the aesthetic of the late 90s Balkan music scene. Today, the album is available for streaming on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music .