Nero Project is a unique artist from Serbia, known for his versatility and dedication to his work. As one of the few, if not the only, singer/producer from the Balkans who releases every song in both Serbian and English, he truly stands out in the music scene. His music is a blend of various genres, reflecting his ability to create a diverse range of sounds. From upbeat tracks like “McLaren / Cash (Medley)” to more introspective songs like “I’m The One”, Nero Project showcases his ability to cater to different musical tastes.

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Where are you from originally? When did you choose to become a singer

I’m from Serbia/Europe, but through my music, I aim to expand beyond the Balkan Peninsula, where people mostly speak the same language and listen to local songs. That’s why, from the very beginning, I started practicing and improving my English, and I’m still working on it today — so I can touch listeners’ hearts around the world through both my composition and lyrics so people could understand me.

I enjoy making pasta. Little known fact. What’s your hobby?

I have several hobbies besides music, which is my number one passion. From composing and creating beats, to writing lyrics, arranging, and producing — it’s something that truly drives me, and I genuinely enjoy every part of it.I also love snowboarding — for me, it’s an adventure that gives me a rush of adrenaline, and I could do it all day long.I also enjoy playing video games on my PlayStation 5. It helps me disconnect from reality, and I enjoy stepping into the role of a hero, a fast car driver, taking part in competitions, and connecting with other gamers.

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“I feel like I stand apart from the entire mainstream music scene in the Balkans — and that always makes the journey harder.”

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You have a very classic style, does fashion play a part in your creative story?

Yes, definitely. At the moment, my budget is very limited, but I have a lot of ideas on how to incorporate fashion into my music and performances. I’m giving it my all and hoping to reach a level where I can invest properly in fashion and bring my true vision of myself to stage — a vision that is strongly connected to style. I even mention popular fashion brands in some of my songs, like in the track “Adrenalin.”

Speaking from experience, I know there are plenty of obstacles and challenges I have faced throughout my professional career. Has it always been a smooth road for you? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way that you faced and how did you overcome them?

No, I don’t have a smooth road — I face all kinds of challenges. There are issues that hold me back from fully building my image, and for now, I have little control over them until I reach a higher level of visibility. I’ve been shadow-banned on most social media platforms, mainly due to competition and the influence of agencies that sabotage artists who aren’t part of their circle — and that’s something that frustrates me the most. Besides that, I still need to invest a lot into my studio. I’m gradually upgrading my equipment to be able to deliver the sound quality my listeners truly deserve. Also, I feel like I stand apart from the entire mainstream music scene in the Balkans — and that always makes the journey harder. Trying to break through with my sound and genre here is a real challenge. I believe there’s a lot of potential, but it requires massive effort and financial investment.

What’s on your 2025 ‘career to-do’ list?

My 2025 career to-do list starts with finishing my 3rd album. I’m currently working on the final chapter of Album 3, and 4 new songs are already in production. Once that’s done, I plan to invest in better vocal production equipment and fix the mistakes I’ve noticed across Albums 1, 2, and 3.After that, I’d love to find a label or investor with a solid reputation so I can take things to the next level with Album 4. I also dream of performing at Eurovision, Oscars, Coachella and other big international festivals. It might sound impossible, but that’s been my dream since I was a child.