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February 12, 2026
One of Ceca's biggest hits was written by a famous singer: 'Arkan used to say I was Njegos for music'
Throughout her decades-long career, most of Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović's hits were written by Marina Tucaković, while a few were penned by a famous singer.
TL;DR
- Nenad Knežević Knez wrote several of Svetlana Ceca Ražnatović's major hits, including 'Mrtvo more', 'Znam', and 'Usnule lepotice'.
- Knez's collaboration with Ceca began through personal friendships and Arkan's encouragement.
- Arkan humorously referred to Knez as 'Njegoš for music'.
- Knez felt a responsibility to create good songs for Ceca, working from his personal sensibility.
- Ceca and Arkan immediately liked Knez's songs, with Futa arranging them.
- Knez also had a close working relationship with Marina Tucaković and Futa during this period.
- Marina Tucaković later wrote many beautiful lyrics for Knez.
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