Who all participates in Rap Slušaona Cypher?

The track features five artists: DRC (Karlovac), SKEPTIK (Kaštela/Split), TARGET from Tram 11 (Zagreb), GANE RIMATORE (Rijeka), and PHAN from Loš Utjecaj (Osijek).

Why was the song released exactly on August 5?

The date was chosen symbolically, on Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, to emphasize the unity of artists from different parts of Croatia.

What is Rap Slušaona?

Rap Slušaona is a project by Karlovac rapper Dario DRC Šančić in which he reviews and comments on rap songs and interviews members of the Croatian hip hop scene.

Does this song herald a bigger project?

Yes, this is the lead single for DRC's comeback album, his first after a 16-year recording hiatus, and it also marks the start of a new season of Rap Slušaona.

Music

Rap Slušaona Cypher Brings Together Hip Hop Elite

G.L. · Prije 3h | 2 min

Karlovac, Kaštela/Split, Zagreb, Rijeka, and Osijek get their musical representatives in a track released on Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day.

Summary

Five Croatian hip hop artists from Karlovac, Kaštela/Split, Zagreb, Rijeka, and Osijek joined forces on the track Rap Slušaona Cypher.
The song was released on August 5, 2026, on Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day, symbolizing the unity of all Croatia.
The project was initiated by Karlovac native Dario DRC Šančić, and the single also announces his first album in 16 years.

A joint project featuring five prominent Croatian hip hop artists saw the light of day on August 5, 2026. The track, titled Rap Slušaona Cypher, was symbolically released on Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian Defenders, bringing together representatives from different parts of the country.

From Slavonia to Dalmatia

The project was initiated by Karlovac-based rapper Dario DRC Šančić, who has been reviewing, commenting on, and promoting the local rap scene through his Rap Slušaona platform for some time now. This summer cypher brought together five names whose reputations extend beyond their hometowns. Karlovac is represented by DRC himself, Kaštela and Split by Dragan SKEPTIK Uljični, and Zagreb by the legendary Nenad TARGET Šimun, a member of the cult group Tram 11.

The Rijeka scene is represented by Vedran GANE RIMATORE Ganić, author of the official anthem of NK Rijeka, while Osijek is covered by Vedran PHAN Jalžetić, a member of the group Loš Utjecaj and a legend of Osijek rap. Alongside the track, a music video was released showcasing all the artists' cities, further emphasizing the idea of unity and connection within the Croatian hip hop scene.

Return After 16 Years and a New Season

This collaboration is not just a one-off event. Rap Slušaona Cypher also wraps up the first season of DRC's project and heralds the start of a new one. More importantly, the track serves as the lead single for his comeback album, his first after a full 16-year hiatus from recording.

By choosing the release date and the geographical diversity of the artists, the creators sent a clear message. "It symbolically brings together artists from different parts of Croatia, from Slavonia, through central Croatia and Kvarner, all the way to Dalmatia, as a kind of musical link for the entire country," states the project description, as reported by Kaportal.