Nele Karajlić spoke about the changes at RTS, his first solo album, and moving to Koracica.

One of the Balkans' most original artists, Dr. Nele Karajlić, shared the changes in his personal life as well as his artistic projects in a candid language during his latest interview. Karajlić, who has had a career spanning boundaries between music, literature, and television for years, has recently been on the agenda with the new steps he has taken in his career. The artist, who is the legendary leader of historic bands like Zabranjeno Pušenje and The No Smoking Orchestra, is now fully focused on his own solo career. In this interview, he discussed in detail both his new spot on RTS screens and the important decisions regarding his life. Karajlić's multidimensional artist identity allows him to offer a profound perspective on the projects in question.

One of the most striking points of the conversation was his observations regarding the process of changing his slot on the state channel RTS. Speaking in a harsh tone about the person who replaced his former host Mirka Vasiljević, Karajlić emphasized the difficulty of the new situation by saying, "Mirka Vasiljević is even harsher than Kosjerina." This change was interpreted not just as a change of program host, but also as efforts to maintain power dynamics and the established order within the media. While approaching the situation critically, Karajlić maintained his confidence regarding his performance and the relationship he established with the audience. This situation shows that his presence in the media is not limited to hosting, but is also part of a stance and intellectual discussion.

Regarding his musician identity, Karajlić also gave important clues about his first solo album, which his fans have been eagerly awaiting. His shift towards solo work after decades of experience in band music is considered a significant step in terms of expanding his artistic freedom. It was emphasized that the new album would contain not just a musical work, but also his life story and literary depth. Although he avoided giving details about the content and sound of the album, he clearly stated that this project heralds a new period in his career. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how this new era will blend the energy of his old bands with individual uniqueness.

In the parts of the interview regarding his personal life, Karajlić explained the reason for his decision to move from Belgrad to Koracica in a candid language. He stated that this geographical change was not just an address change, but a conscious choice for a lifestyle and production process. The famous metaphor he gave while explaining his decision to move was one of the unforgettable moments of the interview: summarizing this new order of life by saying, "The tree is bearing fruit, the woman is making jam, and I am producing rakia." These words were interpreted as a sign that he combines the transition to rural life and a production process intertwined with nature with his mastery in his own field. This new order he established in Koracica has positive effects on both his creativity and mental health.

In conclusion, Nele Karajlić's statements proved once again that he is not only an artist but also a keen observer. From the change of place on the television screen to the change of the location of his home and workshop, all these decisions show that his life is choreographed like a work of art as a whole. The expectation of a solo album reveals that Karajlić's musical talent is still fresh and that he still has much to say in terms of storytelling. Showing the courage to step out of old roles and take steps in his own name, Karajlić is living a period where art and life are intertwined in the new life order he established in Koracica. Both his admirers and followers continue to eagerly await the products of this new period and the "rakia Nele produces."