Pozitivni Kiki by Vule Košmar: A Genre-Bending Croatian Gem That Still Bangs in 2012 and Beyond
Alright, let’s get one thing straight—Pozitivni Kiki isn’t your average album. It’s like someone threw blues, hip-hop, and electronic music into a blender, hit "puree," and served it up with a side of Croatian swagger. Released back in 2012 on Hit Records, this project from Vule Košmar feels less like an album and more like a wild night out where everyone brought their own flavor to the table. And trust me, there’s plenty of flavor here.
First off, shoutout to Filip Tkalčić for wearing so many hats he might as well open a millinery shop—he wrote, arranged, produced, and probably even made coffee during recording sessions. Andrei Lončarić handled the mixing/mastering duties, ensuring everything sounded tight enough to slap you awake if you weren’t paying attention. Oh, and can we talk about Hren? Dude killed it on turntables and scratches, adding that gritty boom-bap edge that keeps heads nodding.
Now, onto the tracks. There are some bangers here, but two songs really stuck with me: "Bježim Preko Bosne" and "Frikopatologija."
“Bježim Preko Bosne” hits hard because it’s got this raw, almost cinematic vibe. You can practically picture Vule running through misty mountains while spitting bars about life, struggle, and escape. The bassline is deep enough to rattle your chest cavity, and the jazzy undertones give it a smoothness that sneaks up on you. It’s not just a song—it’s a journey. Like, I don’t even know what crossing Bosnia entails, but after listening to this track, I feel like I’ve done it twice.
Then there’s “Frikopatologija,” which is basically the musical equivalent of chugging Red Bull at 3 AM before deciding to write poetry. This track goes full throttle with its hardcore hip-hop energy, thug rap grit, and electro beats that bounce around like they’re trying to escape the speakers. Lyrically, Vule dives headfirst into societal chaos and personal demons, and honestly? It’s kinda refreshing. No sugarcoating, no apologies—just pure, unfiltered honesty wrapped in a beat that slaps harder than your grandma’s wooden spoon.
The rest of the album ain’t slouching either. Tracks like “Smrznuti” bring that electric blues heat, while “Izražavanje (Dust Remix)” throws down a bass-heavy remix that’ll have you losing brain cells in the best way possible. Even when things slow down, like on “Ja I Jasmina,” the emotional weight pulls you in like quicksand.
What makes Pozitivni Kiki stand out isn’t just its genre mashup or killer production—it’s how real it feels. Every lyric, every scratch, every bass drop screams authenticity. It’s messy, chaotic, and imperfect—and that’s exactly why it works. Listening to it feels like hanging out with old friends who tell bad jokes but still make you laugh till your stomach hurts.
So yeah, Pozitivni Kiki isn’t perfect. But maybe perfection’s overrated anyway. In a world full of polished pop stars and cookie-cutter beats, this album reminds us that sometimes the most memorable moments come from embracing the weird, the unexpected, and the downright bizarre. Plus, let’s be honest—if aliens ever invade Earth, playing them “Frikopatologija” would probably scare them off faster than any weapon could. Food for thought.
