The Vujanic Interview

In the past week, the views of Vujanic’s Eastern European parody of Waka Flocka Flame’s Hard in da Paint have more than trebled since being picked up by BBK’s JME. The parody of the US Rap track, Bricka Bricka has dominated Facebook and Twitter and brought us to the attention of the comedy of The Vujanic. With the video expected to go viral in the next few weeks, we thought it would be a good idea to catch up with the creator in an exclusive interview before all the urban magazines try and get their claws in.

Example: Tell us a little about yourself...

Vujanic: I am a mentally challenged human that loves to not take stuff seriously. I enjoy cheese toasties and I consider myself talented at procrastinating. Dancing along to urban music is one of my favourite pastimes. I live for international football competitions.I have a strong love for mixed raced girls at the moment. They are my kryptonite. Eurovision is cool.

Example: How did the idea for the Bricka Bricka parody come about?

Vujanic: I'm currently on a year out seeing as I failed to get in to University last year. I have therefore had lots of time on my hands. I enjoy comedy and always wanted to give the whole parody thing a go myself and felt this was the perfect period to do so.

Life story over, I was listening to Hard in Da Paint by Wacka Flaka Flame one day and seeing as I am Eastern European and my Dad is a typical builder himself, it just all fell in to place, I wrote some lyrics that night and Bricka was born.

Example: Some people have said it could be regarded as racist towards Eastern Europeans, what do you say to that?

Vujanic: LOL. Bricka is basically a comedic take on my own life, so if you can be racist to yourself then so be it. BRICKA BRICKA MUAFUGAH!!
With obvious allusions to Hip Hop and Grime in your parodies, what music do you like listening to yourself?

Big fan of the deceased genre that is FUNKY HOUSE! Grime, Hip Hop, Rap, Dancehall. As long as it gets my head nodding, I will listen.
What do you want to achieve with your videos? Do you see a future in comedy or are you just having jokes with your mates?

I want people to be entertained! But on a personal note I hope my videos gain more recognition and I reach a bigger audience. I would definitely love to end up in the entertainment business. Wherever the wind takes me really!

Example: Bricka Bricka was picked up by BBK's JME, doubling the views on Youtube in a day. How do you feel about all this new found hype?

Vujanic: SWAGGGG! JME is one of the guys in the UK music scene that I have utmost respect for. I've listened to his Mike Lowery freestyle more than I have seen loft conversions, so for him to love the video, I was honoured! Getting on to World Start Hip Hop topped it all off though ... The little buzz was good but it's all about the continuity :)

Example: How do you go about making your videos?

Vujanic: Well my fist video was of a lower production value and a bit "meh" when I look back at it now. My mother then filmed the second and third, which some people may find bemusing when looking at the content of the videos. I then edited these myself, pretty much learning as I went on from some free software. As for Bricka though, it was filmed by a friend of mine who has all the relevant equipment and editing kit. I'd like to take this moment to thank Edd, also look up his clothing label Victate. So from now on I will be doing a lot of my work with him.

Example: You've also done a wasteman remix of Pow 2011 called Poor 2011. How is the production on the video coming along?

Vujanic: Well it got filmed a while back by another friend, shout out to Rasheed from Link Up, and it has been with the editor who sent me the first draft yesterday! So I'm quite excited to just get it out there, as this was the project that has been a priority for a while, so if it gets any sort of reaction that Bricka did, I will be very satisfied.

Example: What's next for the Vujanic?

Vujanic: World domination, but before that, Poor 2011 will be out within the next week or so.

Example: Anything else you'd like to add?

Vujanic: Hit me up on Twitter @TheVujanic if you have any ideas or queries. I’m always up for new projects.  Subscribe to the YouTube if you like what you see.

 Stay Based. Be positive. Live Life!

My surname is pronounced "W00-YAH-NICH", just so you don't confuse it for a certain female body organ.






Joanna Ranson