Lu Jakelić

Lucija Jakelić, known professionally as Lu Jakelić, is a Croatian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame by participating in HRT's music show A strana. Jakelić's debut album Sve o čemu sam šutjela (2019) reached number one on the Croatian Top of the Shops chart.

Lu Jakelić
Birth nameLucija Jakelić
Also known asLu Jakelić
Born1993 (age 27–28)
Đurđevac, Croatia
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals, multiple instruments
Years active2016–present
LabelsCroatia Records

Early life

According to an interview with Telegram on 21 December 2018, Jakelić knew she would become a musician at some point since she comes from a musical family.[1] When she was eight years old, she started to play the piano.[1]

She obtained a master's degree from the University Centre for Croatian Studies at the University of Zagreb.[2]

Career

In late 2017, Jakelić appeared in Hrvatska radiotelevizija's television series A strana.[3] Jakelić's debut album Sve o čemu sam šutjela was released on 11 November 2019 through Croatia Records.[4] Sve o čemu sam šutjela peaked at number one on the Croatian Albums Chart.[5]

In December 2019, Jakelić was announced as the green-room host of the third season of The Voice Hrvatska.[6]

Artistry

Influences

Jakelić cites Gibonni as her biggest musical influence.[1]

Musical style and songwriting

Jakelić uses her life experiences as an inspiration in her work.[7]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Details Peak chart positions
CRO
[8]
Sve o čemu sam šutjela 1

Singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CRO
[9]
"Vodiš me" 2018 — Sve o čemu sam šutjela
"Domine" 2019 21
"Možda" —
"Sve o čemu sam šutjela" 34
"Jesmo li sami?" 2020 19
"Božić si ti" (with Josip Palameta) 20 Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

References
  1. Drvodelić, Katarina (21 December 2018). "Lu Jakelić mlada je kantautorica i nešto je sasvim novo na našoj sceni" (in Croatian). Telegram. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  2. Ladišić, Lea (6 September 2019). "Talentirana pjevačica Lu Jakelić stigla nam je na speed date" (in Croatian). Gloria. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. Rozina Nikšić, Matea (3 December 2018). "Lu Jakelić jedna je od onih genijalki čiji glas i pjesme nećete moći izbaciti iz glave!" (in Croatian). fashion.hr. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  4. Grizbaher, Vedran (28 November 2019). "Sve o čemu sam šutjela: Pravo osvježenje u moru jednoličnog popa" (in Croatian). Ziher. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  5. "Debitantski album Lu Jakelić na prvom mjestu prodaje domaćih albuma". top-lista (in Croatian). Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  6. "Lu Jakelić: Sve o čemu sam šutjela – Kojim putem krenuti?" (in Croatian). journal.hr. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  7. Kordić, Iva (16 December 2019). "Lu Jakelić: Jedva čekam svijet koji će više isticati naše pravo ja" (in Croatian). journal.hr. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
  8. "Lista prodaje 48. tjedan 2019. (25.11.2019. - 01.12.2019.)". top-lista (in Croatian). Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. Peak positions in Croatia:
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