| "Lavica" | ||||
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| Single by Jelena Rozga | ||||
| Released | 24 June 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2024 | |||
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| Length | 3:41 | |||
| Label | Croatia Records | |||
| Composer(s) | Tonči Huljić | |||
| Lyricist(s) | Vjekoslava Huljić | |||
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| Jelena Rozga singles chronology | ||||
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| "Lavica" on YouTube | ||||
"Lavica" (English: Lioness) is a song by Croatian singer Jelena Rozga.
The song premiered on the Melodije Hrvatskog Jadrana Festival on 24 June 2024.
On 24 June 2024, Rozga performed the song "Lavica" on the Melodije Hrvatskog Jadrana Festival donned in a black dress and presenting a new hairstyle. The song was written by the Huljić duo while the arrangement was finalized by Tonči Huljić together with Hrvoje Domazet. It received very positive feedback from the singer's audience. [1] During an interview, Rozga expressed her wishes to have the song surpass her previous biggest hit "Bižuterija", which was also the reaction of her fans according to some media outlets. [2] [3]
During an interview, Rozga revealed that the conception of the song, which was started with MHJ in mind, took five days. [4]
It won the Cesarica Award for Hit of August in 2024. [5]
Anđelo Jurkas of Mixer rated "Lavica" 7/10, writing: "This time, Tonći and Vjeka, in a mashed-up Latin Greek style and rhythm, give [Rozga] a template that traces back to the first generation, from where [she] tells the suitors for her body and heart that, through her father, she's a lioness – all in a very ringing and palatable chorus in the classic H. stamp and manner." [6]
A music video for the song directed by Franjo Matković was released on 24 July 2024. The singer briefly teased a behind-the-scenes snippet on Instagram on 4 July 2024. [7] The clip features her singing the song in a room dressed all in red and accompanied by a love interest. [2]
"Lavica" debuted at number 16 on the HR Top 40 chart for the week ending 24 June 2024. [8]