Jovan Jovanov
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Jovan Jovanov Јован Јованов | |
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| Also known as | Jay Jay |
| Born | 27 May 1981 Skopje, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Origin | North Macedonia |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, pop rock, dance, hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Global Music Entertainment, Global Music Records, Jovanov Records |
| Website | www |
Jovan Jovanov is a Canadian-Macedonian Music Producer, Record Engineer and Songwriter of pop, R&B, house, hip-hop. Now based in Toronto, Ontario, Jovanov is working with Canadian artists such as Alx Veliz, NorthSideBenji, Liron and many others. Jovanov has composed, written and produced over 500 songs and received many awards and acknowledgements. Internationally his hits have over 150 million views on YouTube.[1]
His songs have represented Macedonia on the Eurovision Song Contest in 2004[2] and 2009,[3] and on the Junior Eurovision Song Contest in 2007. He also arranged Vlatko Ilievski's song for the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.[4]
Jovanov has won three first prizes on the Macedonian festival MakFest, with his compositions "Magija", performed by the music group Magija (1998), "Ti me sakash", performed by Jovan Jovanov and Maja Sazdanovska (2005), and "Ne planiram", performed by Lambe Alabakovski (2010). He has also won two second prizes on MakFest for the compositions "300 godini", performed by Adrian Gaxha (2005) and" Bez tebe tivko umiram", performed by Next time (2008). Moreover, he is the winner of third prizes for the compositions "Da te vidam pak", performed by Jovan Jovanov (2003), "Se na svoe mesto", performed by Zoran Stamenkovski (2006) and "Nekade posle 2" performed by Elvir Mekic (2007).[5]
Early life
Jovanv was born in Skopje on 27 May 1981. He began his music education when he was six years old. He plays the piano, guitar, and percussion instruments.[1] At the age of 17 he started working with other artists and opened his own recording studio.
Education
Jovanov finished high school at СУ "Илија Николовски Луј" - Скопје, graduated from music academy Факултет за музичка уметност - Скопје and is studying at the Los Angeles Film School.
Career
Магија(Magic)
In 1998, Jovanov formed boyband "Magija"(Magic). (1998-2001) in Macedonia. Their songs included "Магија"(Magic), Ди-џеј (DJ), "Светло се Гасне" (light goes out), and "Низ оган да минувам "(tell me to go through fire).
Recording Studio and Label "Jovanov Records"
In 2001, Jovanov opened his own recording studio "Jovanov Records". He has cooperated with many well-known musicians of the Balkan region including Tose Proeski, Emina Jahovic, Lambe Alabakovski, Adrian Gaxha, Slatkaristika, Tony Zen, Elvir Mekic, Bojan Marovic, Slađa Delibašić, Next time, Vlatko Ilievski, and Victoria Loba. In 2007, he opened his own label "Jovanov Records". His company worked with promotion of new artists and their career planning. He became a manager of Elvir Mekic, Slatkaristika, Tony Zen, and Next time.
Artist Career (2004-2009)
Jovanov recorded and released two CDs, "Na moj Nacin" (On May Way), "Into mi trebas" (I need Immediately) and performed in numerous concerts and performances around Macedonia.[1]
Festival Director Makfest (2011-2012)
Jovanov was for two years director of the biggest festival of pop music in Macedonia - "MakFest" held in Stip. Makfest has produced more than 1,000 songs, many of which were hits.[5]
Global Music Records (2013–present)
Global Music Records is an international record label founded by Macedonian-Canadian awards winning record producer Jovan Jovanov well known as Jay-Jay. Together with his brother Ivan Jovanov IWAYO are the label's main producers.[6]
Jovan Jovanov founded Global Music Records, with originally named Jovanov Records in 2001. Global Music Records has been working with many famous singers from Europe such a Slatkaristika, Adrian Gaxha, Elvir Mekic, Ivan Jovanov Iwayo, Simona Poposka, Victoria Loba etc.[6]
Global Music Entertainment Corp - Toronto, Canada (2017–present)
The G.M.E. is[7] was founded by Award Winning Producer Jovan Jovanov. Global Music Entertainment have a team of expert industry professionals and have a blue print plan for an aspiring singer to break into the music industry as an independent or signed recording artist.
The G.M.E. is a unique all-in-one artist development facility that will prepare aspiring singers for a career in the music business. It is the leading source of training for artists in the music industry in Toronto, and a model for industry training nationwide. A place you can call your own, the center provides artist development programs, A & R consultations, marketing, social media and branding assistance, a recording studio, master vocal classes, performance and stage training, choreographers, song writing and music lessons to bring out the creative artist in you.[7]
Global Music Entertainment Corp is owner of Global Recording Studio Toronot[8]
Discography
The most viewed songs on YouTube
| Title | Artist | Credits | Views | Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E di qe don | Florian Beqiri | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 30.000.000 + | 2014 | ||
| Kjo Zemer | Adrian Gaxha ft. Florian Beqiri | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 15.000.000 + | 2013 | ||
| Oj ti qike | Adrian Gaxha & Florian Beqiri | Songwriter, Music Producer | 13.000.000 + | 2014 | ||
| Tik Tak | Slatkaristika feat Krisko | Songwriter, Music Producer | 11.000.000 + | 2016 | ||
| Syn | Florian Beqiri feat. Lindon | Songwriter, Music Producer | 10.500.000 + | 2015 | ||
| Welcome to Prishtina | Adrian Gaxha ft. Florian Beqiri and Skivi | Songwriter, Music Producer | 8.000.000 + | 2013 | ||
| 5 minuta | Elvir Mekic ft. Slađa Delibašić | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 6.500.000 + | 2008 | ||
| Olabavi me | Slatkaristika | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 6.200.000 + | 2012 | ||
| Taj ti ne lici | Elvir Mekic ft Juice (Serbian rapper) | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 5.500.000 + | 2009 | ||
| Dimi Dzam | Slatkaristika feat. Ferus Mustafov & Tyzee | Songwriter, Music Producer | 5.000.000 + | 2014 | ||
| Nesanica | Emina Jahovic | Songwriter, Music Producer | 4.000.000 + | 2014 | ||
| Da poletam | Slatkaristika | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 3.700.000 + | 2010 | ||
| Fm | Slatkaristika | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 3.100.000 + | 2009 | ||
| Regeton | Tyzee Драган Величковски | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 2.700.000 + | 2013 | ||
| Shopping | Slatkaristika | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 2.500.000 + | 2009 | ||
| Duplikat | Slađa Delibašić | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 2.500.000 + | 2012 | ||
| Doma si e doma | Tyzee Драган Величковски | Songwriter, Music Producer | 2.400.000 + | 2014 | ||
| Klasika | Slatkaristika | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 2.300.000 + | 2011 | ||
| Dobro da e | Slatkaristika ft. Iwayo | Songwriter, Music Producer | 2.100.000 + | 2013 | ||
| Itno Mi Trebas | Jovan Jovanov ft.Lambe & Toni Zen | Songwriter, Music Producer, Mixing | 1.400.000 + | 2008 | ||
| As of 19 January 2019 | ||||||
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Ref. ! |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MakFest First prize | Аudience award | Song Magija (singer, songwriter & producer) | [9] |
| 1999 | 12 Velicenstveni | Bend of the year | Bend Magija (singer) | |
| 2000 | Zlatna Buba Mara na popularnosta | Bend of the year | Bend Magija (singer) | [10] |
| 2001 | Skopje Fest Second prize | Аudience award | Song Tik Tak (songwriter & producer) | |
| 2003 | MakFest Third prize | Аudience award | Song Da te vidam pak (singer, songwriter & producer) | [5] |
| 2004 | North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest Winner | The Best Song | "Life"Tose Proeski (songwriter & producer) | [11] |
| 2004 | Sunčane Skale Third prize | Аudience award | Edinstvena (songwriter & producer) | [12] |
| 2005 | Ohrid Fest Third prize | Breakthrough Artist | Najdi malku vreme (songwriter & producer) | |
| 2005 | MakFest First prize | Audience Award | Ti Me Sakas Znam (Songwriter & producer) | [9] |
| 2005 | MakFest Second prize | Audience Award | 300 Godini Adrian Gaxha (Singer, songwriter & producer) | [5] |
| 2006 | MakFest Third prize | Audience Award | Se na svoe mesto (Songwriter & producer) | [5] |
| 2007 | Ohrid Fest First prize | Jury Award | Opasno Elvir Mekic (songwriter & producer) | |
| 2007 | MakFest Third prize | Audience Award | Nekade Posle 2 Elvir Mekic (Songwriter & producer) | [5] |
| 2008 | MARS Macedonia | Radio Hit of the year | Me ostavi sam da ziveam Next Time (Songwriter & producer) | [13] |
| 2009 | North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest Winner | The Best Song | Nešto što kje ostaneNext Time (songwriter & producer) | [11] |
| 2010 | MakFest First prize | Audience Award | Ne PlaniramLambe Alabakoski (songwriter & producer) | [5] |
| 2011 | North Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest Winner | The Best Song | RusinkaVlatko Ilievski (songwriter & producer) | [11] |
| 2011 | Sunčane Skale Third prize | Аudience award | Lazem Ljude (songwriter & producer) | [12] |
| 2013 | Skopje Fest First prize | Audience Award | Ke te cekam jasLambe Alabakoski (songwriter & producer) | |
| 2013 | MARS Macedonia | Radio Hit of the year | RegetonTyzee (Songwriter & producer) | [13] |
| 2016 | The USA Songwriting Competition | HONORABLE MENTION AWARDS | Say You Love Me LIRON (Songwriter & producer) | [14] |
References
- ^ a b c "Official website". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ http://www.eurovision.tv/page/history/by-year/contest?event=8/ Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ About Next Time Archived 27 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Eurovision, 12 May 2009. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ About Vlatko Ilievski Archived 27 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine Eurovision, 12 May 2011. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g "МАКФЕСТ – Фестивал на забавни мелодии МАКФЕСТ – ШТИП".
- ^ a b "Global Music Records - Record Label".
- ^ a b "Artist Development Center".
- ^ "Recording Studio Toronto | Ontario | Recording Studio". globalrstudio.
- ^ a b "Досегашни Победници".
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- ^ a b "Sunčane Skale 2012".
- ^ a b "Бојана и Билбилов во "Милениум"". Daily.MK - Вести.
- ^ Competition, USA Songwriting. "USA Songwriting Competition". www.songwriting.net.