One of Romania’s most influential hip-hop acts, composed of Puya and Sișu . They are credited with popularizing "gangsta rap" in Romania during the late 1990s.
A group from Craiova consisting of Byga, Phila, and Rashid . They were known for blending a smoother, radio-friendly sound with traditional underground rap themes.
"Unde sunt bagabonții" (Where are the thugs) is a seminal track in Romanian hip-hop, released in by the group C.I.A. featuring the iconic duo La Familia (Puya & Sișu) . Key Track Facts Artist: C.I.A. (Craiova Independent Artists). Featured Artists: La Familia (Puya and Sișu Tudor). Album: Featured on C.I.A.'s album Radio (2012). C.I.A. ft Puya & Sisu - Unde sunt bagabonti
💡 The song asks "Where are the thugs?" as a rhetorical device to point out that the criminal element of the street has transitioned into the white-collar corridors of power.
Album. Radio. E. Intro. C.I.A. 1:18. E. Siaiei. C.I.A. 4:52. E. Unde Sunt Bagabontii. C.I.A., La Familia. 5:34. E. Niciodata. C.I. One of Romania’s most influential hip-hop acts, composed
Sișu highlights how former street associates have split into different paths—some dealing in large quantities, others in and out of prison, and some becoming media "subjects". About the Collaborators
Unde Sunt Bagabontii - song and lyrics by C.I.A., La Familia They were known for blending a smoother, radio-friendly
Often associated with the "Micul Mexic" (Little Mexico) style, referencing the Sălăjan neighborhood in Bucharest. Lyrical Themes & Meaning