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Baby Lasagna

Baby Lasagna
Baby Lasagna performing "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" in Eurovision, 2024
Baby Lasagna performing "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" in Eurovision, 2024
Background information
Birth nameMarko Purišić
Born (1995-07-05) 5 July 1995 (age 29)
Rijeka, Croatia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
Years active2011–present
Labels
Formerly ofManntra

Marko Purišić (pronounced [ˈmarko ˈpuriʃitɕ], born 5 July 1995), known professionally as Baby Lasagna, is a Croatian singer-songwriter and music producer. He represented Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim", where he finished in second place overall with 547 points and first in the public vote, becoming Croatia's highest-scoring Eurovision entrant since its debut as an independent country in 1993.

Early life

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Marko Purišić was born on 5 July 1995 in Rijeka, Croatia and grew up in Umag.[2] He has a younger brother named Martin, who is also a musician and performed as a member of Mono Inc. until June 2024.[3][4]

Coming from a family in which his mother and several other family members work as teachers, Purišić expressed that he would have most likely become a teacher too if he had not decided to pursue a musical career instead.[5] He did, however, work as a children's assistant in elementary school for a year until quitting to study public relations at the VERN University in Zagreb.[5] Purišić had previously also studied tourism in Buje and sound engineering in Ljubljana.[5] He also studied Multimedia at the University North in Varaždin.[6]

Career

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From 2011 to 2016 and from 2018 to 2022, Purišić served as the guitarist for Manntra, a Croatian rock band.[7] While still a member of the band, they participated in Dora 2019, securing the fourth position with the song "In the Shadows" with a total of 12 points.[8] Following his tenure with the group, he transitioned to pursue a solo career in 2023.[9] On 21 October 2023, Purišić released his debut single "IG Boy" under the pseudonym Baby Lasagna through Molly Studios.[10] Two months later, in December 2023, his second single "Don't Hate Yourself, But Don't Love Yourself Too Much" was released.[11]

Purišić performing with Manntra in 2018

Purišić was among the participants of Dora 2024, the Croatian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, with the song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim";[12] he advanced from his semi-final on 23 February 2024 and ultimately won the final on 25 February.[13] The song debuted at number 24 on the HR Top 40 chart, making it Purišić's first chart entry in Croatia;[14] following his Dora triumph, it peaked at number one,[15] as well as debuted and peaked at number two on Billboard's Croatia Songs chart.[16] On 23 March, Purišić served as a presenter at the 31st Porin Awards.[17] On 8 April, Purišić revealed that Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT) was producing a television documentary about his life and journey to Eurovision, which was set to air before his semi-final performance on 7 May.[18] On 11 May in the Eurovision grand final, Purišić won the televote but finished second overall, behind Switzerland's Nemo and their song "The Code".

On 15 May, Purišić sold out three concerts at ŠRC Šalata, scheduled for 12–14 September, within minutes.[19] He also performed at the Sea Star Festival in his native Umag on 25 May.[20]

Other projects

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In 2022, Purišić played a significant role in co-writing several tracks for Mono Inc.'s 12th studio album, Ravenblack. contributing to the album's success as it reached the number one spot in Germany, marking the band's highest-peaking album to date.[21] Notably, many of the songs penned by Purišić were selected as singles, including "Princess of the Night", "Empire", "Heartbeat of the Dead", "Lieb mich", and "At the End of the Rainbow".[22]

Artistry

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Purišić came up with his stage name in an eureka moment while searching for a market in Novigrad to buy water and take a headache pill.[23][24] His visual presentation was described as "sometimes goth, and sometimes an emo reinterpretation of Mattel's famous Ken doll" by N1 Hrvatska's Bruno Šlat.[25]

Purišić cites Rammstein, Twenty One Pilots, Electric Callboy, and Tonči & Madre Badessa as his musical influences.[26][25][27] His music has been described as a mixture of pop punk, techno, metal, and house.[1][28][29] Purišić's musical style revolves around autobiographical storytelling, delving into his personal experiences, while also addressing broader societal issues, particularly those affecting his homeland.[30][31] Noteworthy examples include "Rim Tim Tagi Dim", a poignant narrative depicting a young boy's journey from Croatia in search of a brighter future in another country.[30]

Personal life

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He is Catholic. In an interview for Bitno.net, he named Padre Pio and Paul the Apostle as his spiritual role models.[32] He is married to Elizabeta Ružić who encouraged him to start a solo music career.[33]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details
Demons and Mosquitoes
  • Released: TBA
  • Label: Virgin
  • Formats: TBA

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CRO
[15] 		FIN
[34] 		GER
[35] 		IRE
[36] 		LTU
[37] 		NLD
[38] 		NOR
[39] 		SWE
[40] 		UK
[41] 		WW
[42]
"IG Boy" 2023 — — — — — — — — — — Demons and Mosquitoes
"Don't Hate Yourself, But Don't Love Yourself Too Much" — — — — — — — — — —
"Rim Tim Tagi Dim" 2024 1 4 50 26 4 41 33 6 36 139
"And I" 1 — — — — — — — — —
"Biggie Boom Boom" 1 — — — —[A] — — — — —
"Catch Me If You Can" — — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
Marcel Bezençon Awards 2024 Press Award "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" Won
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OUTmusic Awards Eurovision Song of the Year Third place
[45]
You're a Vision Award Most Remarkable Outfit Himself Won
[46]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Biggie Boom Boom" did not enter the AGATA Singlų Top 100, but peaked at number 84 on the TopHit Lithuanian Airplay.[43]

References

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  2. ^ Gearing Up For Eurovision - Baby Lasagna. 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ Stošić, Dino (27 February 2024). "Baby Lasagna ima brata koji se također bavi glazbom, a bio je s njim i na pozornici Dore" [Baby Lasagna has a brother who is also involved in music, and was with him on the Dora stage]. Večernji list. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ^ Gossen, Stephan (26 June 2024). "Mono Inc.:Val Perun verlässt Band" [Mono Inc.:Val Perun leaves band]. metal1.info. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ a b c Debeljak, Hrvoje (4 February 2024). "Baby Lasagna, favorit na Dori, radio je u školi kao asistent: 'Da se ne bavim glazbom, bio bih učitelj'" [Baby Lasagna, a favorite on Dora, worked at the school as an assistant: 'If I wasn't involved in music, I would be a teacher']. srednja.hr. Archived from the original on 1 May 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ "FOTO Panel rasprava "Budućnost pripada odvažnima" - i Baby Lasagna studirao na Sveučilištu Sjever - Varaždinske Vijesti". Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  7. ^ Angeleski, Zoran (5 January 2024). "Hoće li na Eurosong dečko iz Umaga". Istra 24 (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 10 February 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Rezervna pjesma postala je favorit: Tko je Baby Lasagna uz čiju pjesmu se već nabrijavaju obožavatelji Dore?". Fashion.hr (in Croatian). 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  9. ^ Fürst, Petra (4 January 2024). "Tko je Baby Lasagna, pjevač koji nastupa na Dori". Index (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Tko je Baby Lasagna, izvođač koji je dobio šansu na Dori umjesto Zsa Zse? Već je jednom se tamo natjecao". Večernji list (in Croatian). 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Evo tko je Baby Lasagna, izvođač upečatljivog imena koji je dobio priliku natjecati se za pjesmu Eurovizije umjesto Zsa Zse". Dnevnik (in Croatian). 5 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
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  13. ^ Mancheño, José Miguel (25 February 2024). "Baby Lasagna triunfa en el Dora y representará a Croacia en el Festival de Eurovisión 2024" [Baby Lasagna triumphs in Dora and will represent Croatia at Eurovision 2024]. ESCplus España (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ "Pjesme Dore 2024. ušle u radijsku rotaciju". top-lista (in Croatian). 22 January 2024. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  15. ^ a b Peak chart positions in Croatia:
  16. ^ "Croatia Songs (Week of March 9, 2024)". Billboard. 5 March 2024. Archived from the original on 9 March 2024. Retrieved 5 March 2024.
  17. ^ "Baby Lasagna stiže na Porin u ulozi prezentera: 'Osjećam malu tremu...'". Slobodna Dalmacija (in Croatian). 22 March 2024. Archived from the original on 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  18. ^ "Baby Lasagna: Volim doći kod roditelja i ne pričati o svemu što se sada događa" [Baby Lasagna: I like to visit my parents and not talk about everything that is happening right now]. Hrvatska Radiotelevizija (in Croatian). 8 April 2024. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 10 April 2024.
  19. ^ "Baby Lasagna rasprodao je i treći koncert! Ulaznice planule, a obožavatelji presretni". Večernji list (in Croatian). 15 May 2024. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  20. ^ "U Umag stižu Baby Lasagna, Ofenbach, John Newman, Hot Since 82, Deborah De Luca, Joker Out, Senidah, Buč Kesidi i mnogi drugi!". Sea Star Festival (in Croatian). 10 May 2024. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  21. ^ "Zsa Zsu zamijenio zanimljivi konkurent na Dori: Izvođač upečatljivog imena i osebujnog stila". Direktno (in Croatian). 5 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.[permanent dead link‍]
  22. ^ "Marko Purišić (Author)- Compositions". NoCut (in German). Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  23. ^ Milla, Samir (24 January 2024). "Baby Lasagna otkrio nam je kako je nastala pjesma 'Rim Tim Tagi Dim' i što priprema za Doru". Večernji list (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  24. ^ Parlov, Tomislav (27 February 2024). "Baby Lasagna o Talijanima: 'Nije mi čudno što mi nisu dali niti jedan bod, prepali su se konkurencije'". Scena (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 1 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  25. ^ a b Šlat, Bruno (9 January 2024). "Pjevušite li već Rim Tim Tagi Dim? Pjesma "igrača s klupe" mogla bi pomesti konkurenciju na Dori". N1 Hrvatska (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
  26. ^ Parlov, Tomislav (6 January 2024). "Baby Lasagna o Dori, usporedbama s Käärijom i najvećem strahu". Scena Story (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 6 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  27. ^ J. C. (21 January 2024). "Baby Lasagna otkrio nam je gdje je bio kad je saznao da će nastupiti na Dori: Tek nakon nekoliko trenutaka shvatio sam što se upravo dogodilo...". Showbuzz (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 2 March 2024. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
  28. ^ Barić, Vid (5 January 2024). "Tko je Baby Lasagna, moguća senzacija ovogodišnje Dore? 'Igrač s klupe' već oduševljava okorjele fanove Eurosonga". Telegram (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 8 January 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
  29. ^ "jutarnji". jutarnji. 19 April 2024. Archived from the original on 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  30. ^ a b Adams, William Lee (6 January 2024). "A heavy heart and anxiety attacks: Baby Lasagna says his Dora song "Rim Tim Tagi Dim" was inspired by young people leaving Croatia". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 8 January 2024.
  31. ^ Muir, Ellie (11 May 2024). "Meet Baby Lasagna, the maverick singer representing Croatia in the Eurovision 2024 final". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on 11 May 2024. Retrieved 14 May 2024.
  32. ^ Krvavica, Tino (22 March 2024). "Baby Lasagna: 'S Bogom sam natrag dobio samog sebe'". bitno.net (in Croatian). Archived from the original on 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  33. ^ Baby Lasagna (Croatia Eurovision 2024) | Emporia Lounge Interview. Wiwi Bloggs. 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via YouTube.
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  36. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  37. ^ "2024 20-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)". AGATA (in Lithuanian). 17 May 2024. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  38. ^ "Discografie Baby Lasagna". Dutch Charts (in Dutch). Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
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  40. ^ "Discography Baby Lasagna". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
  41. ^ "Baby Lasagna songs and albums | full Official Chart history". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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  43. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 10, 2024". TopHit. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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  45. ^ "Nemo wins the 2024 OUTmusic Award". OutTV. 6 May 2024. Archived from the original on 10 July 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
  46. ^ "Baby Lasagna of Croatia wins 'You're A Vision Award 2024'". Songfestival.be. 19 May 2024. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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Achievements
Preceded by
Let 3
with "Mama ŠČ!"
 Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2024 		Succeeded by
TBD