Elemental is a Croatian hip-hop group formed in 1998 in Zagreb. Initially a trio of MCs—Mirela Priselac Remi, Luka Tralić Shot, and Gordan Radočaj Ink—they gained recognition through their sharp socially engaged lyrics and strong artistic stance. Their first two albums (Moj, njegov i njen svijet 2000 and Tempo Velegrada / Demiurg 2002) emerged from traditional rap structures with computer beats and samples. Since 2004, the group evolved into a seven-member live band incorporating influences from jazz, soul, funk, rock, and reggae.
The album Male stvari (2004) marked a turning point: featuring live instrumentation, it produced major hits like "Romantika" and "Tako lijepa," garnering both critical and commercial success. Pod pritiskom (2008) reinforced their socially conscious vision, with the track "Zašto te imam" stirring controversy due to explicit themes.
Later albums—Vertigo (2010), U redu je (2013), Tijelo (2016), and ILICA (2020)—reflect their ongoing artistic evolution, genre versatility, and outspoken lyrical perspective. Their latest single, "Srce moje" (2025), explores themes of identity, family relationships, and emotional life from a young perspective.
Elemental is often described as an “organic hip-hop” act that treats music as artistic expression rather than commercial product. With over a thousand live shows and performances at major regional festivals like INmusic, Exit, Terraneo, and Music Zone, they have earned a loyal following across Croatia, Bosnia, Slovenia, and Serbia. Their dynamic performances, fan engagement, and unwavering authenticity make them one of the most prominent alternative acts in the Balkan music scene.
