Constructive criticism is welcome.

Montenegrin rappers Aldin Taljanović, known as Talja, and Saša Bulatović, who performs under the name Džukela, have been working together on musical projects for some time and are building a recognizable collaboration on the domestic rap scene. Their new joint single “Kučkin sin”, released two days ago, has already received positive reactions from the audience and sympathy from rap music fans, further confirming that their vocal combination attracts the attention of listeners.

"Our collaboration in most cases is quite relaxed and spontaneous. We are mostly inspired by good instrumentals, and if not that, then some funny or current topic from everyday life. Džukela and I have different musical backgrounds and histories of listening to genres, so our tastes blend nicely and the combination turns out interesting and natural," Talja told Vijesti, and he does not hide that he is pleased with the reactions that the song "Kučkin sin" has caused in the few days it has been on the air.

"We experimented with a slightly different and darker tone in this new release, and we are especially pleased with the video, which was filmed and edited by Shootzone. I would also like to thank Sejalica from the TIMZ group for the excellent instrumental, as well as our good friend and even better producer Vuglabeats, who brought it all to perfection," says Talja, listing all those who contributed besides him and Džukela.

The song “Kučkin sin” is, among other things, a kind of dedication to haters. Talja points out that negative comments have become an everyday occurrence today, especially in the era of social networks where anyone can express their opinion, often hiding behind anonymous profiles and nicknames. He reflects on how much such a form of criticism can affect performers, but also reveals how such comments can be an additional motivation and incentive to be even better at what they do:

"That's the charm. Mostly, it's positive reactions, but hate is inevitable. It's not that it bothers us, it makes us laugh a little. Any criticism is welcome, of course we'll only accept constructive criticism," promises Talja.

The Montenegrin rap scene is very active and rich, and rappers, unlike many other musicians, have shown that there is generally no vanity among them and that they are open to cooperation and mutual support. It is precisely this willingness to work together and help each other that contributes to the strengthening of the entire scene. Talja believes that mutual respect and support are especially important in the early stages of their careers, when performers are just building their names and trying to break through on the music market.

"We are glad that our little rap scene is 'waking up' a little bit. From the very beginning, we have had the support of other artists. We are grateful that this is the case and that they give us the opportunity to be heard by a new pair of ears from time to time. As for vanity, as our colleagues would say: 'There is no bread from rap.' So each of us is motivated by the expression of opinion and artistic expression, and not by the pursuit of popularity, and God forbid, money. We are also open and willing to listen to, support and push new and old artists, as well as them, as they do us," concludes Talja.