Salvatore Ganacci

Salvatore Ganacci
Birth name Emir Kobilić
Also known as Salvatore Ganacci
Born (1986-07-29) July 29, 1986
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Origin Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Occupation(s)
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Associated acts Sebastian Ingrosso, Major Lazer, Garmiani, Enya

Emir Kobilić, better known as Salvatore Ganacci, (born July 29, 1986) is a Bosnian-born Swedish DJ, record producer and a co-founder of the THOR radio show on Sveriges Radio.

His friends nicknamed him Salvatore Ganacci, after his long hair got in the way of his opponents while playing football.[1]

Early life

Kobilic was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina but moved to and now resides in Stockholm, Sweden.[1]

Career

In 2010, Kobilic began studying at Musikmakarna in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.[2]

In 2014, Ganacci released his first collaboration with Jillionaire of Major Lazer. Their debut single "Fresh", released through Universal Music Group, became an instant club hit.[3]

In 2015, Ganacci signed a record deal with Sebastian Ingrosso's Refune Music label.[4] He also released a video for "money in my mattress".[5]

In 2017, Ganacci performed at Tomorrowland Festival.[6]

In 2018, Ganacci performed at Ultra Music Festival[7] and the main stage of Tomorrowland Festival[8] with a remarked prestation, due to a strong show personality.[9]

Discography

Singles

Remixes

References

  1. 1 2 Fabrick, Mark (May 10, 2016). "SALVATORE DISCUSSES HIS ORIGINS AND INSIDE JOKES". Your EDM.
  2. "Emir Kobilić | Musikmakarna". www.musikmakarna.se.
  3. "Jillionaire & Salvatore Ganacci ft. Sanjin - "Fresh"". Complex. April 25, 2014.
  4. "Musikindustrin – MUSIKBOLAG Salvatore Ganacci i avtal med Refune".
  5. Pell, Mike (July 20, 2015). "salvatore ganacci's 'money in my mattress' will be the weirdest thing you watch all day". MTV.
  6. Asher, Ranjiv (July 24, 2017). "DJ asks Tomorrowland attendees to 'relax their $#%'?". themusicessentials.com.
  7. "Ultra Music Festival: Salvatore Ganacci". Ultra Music Festival.
  8. "Tomorrowland Festival on MainStage".
  9. "Salvatore Ganacci DJ Performance Tomorrowland 2018".
  10. Torodoksi, James (31 August 2018). "Interview: Tujamo Discusses Salvatore Ganacci Collaboration 'Jook It'". We Rave You. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
  11. "Kill a Soundboy (feat. Nailah Blackman) - Single by Salvatore Ganacci on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
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