La Lana
Croatian singer
Lana Jurčević (Croatian pronunciation: [lǎːna jǔːrtʃeʋitɕ]; born 7 November 1984), internationally better known as La Lana (pronounced ), is a Croatian pop singer. Her self-titled debut album was released in 2003, with all of the songs on the album written by Milana Vlaović. In her early career she had already worked with big names of the Croatian music industry, such as Vlaović, Nikša Bratoš, Ante Pecotić, Muc Softić, Luka Nižetić and Severina. Alongside her musical career, she also holds a degree in journalism.
In the span of fifteen years, she has released five studio albums. In January 2020, she began her international music career, releasing her debut international single "So Messed Up" for Warner Music under the stage name La Lana.
Early life
Lana was born on November 7, 1984, in Zagreb, Yugoslavia (today Croatia) to a Croatian father from Imotski, Damir, and a Bosniak mother, Esma (née Karaselimović). At an early age, she had a passion for singing, and thought she would eventually become a singer.
Career
Early career: Teen idol image
In 2003 at the beginning of her musical career, Jurčević released her self-titled debut album Lana for Croatia Records. It spawned hit singles such as "Odlaziš" (You're Leaving), "Otkad te nema" (Ever Since You're Gone), "Najbolja glumica" (The Best Actress), "Ovo nije istina" (This Is Not True), and "Pravi razlog" (Real Reason) and a duet with Croatian singer Severina "Rođena da budem prva" (Born to be first).
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