Ștefan Relu Mihalache (born 9 June 1982), better known by his stage name Connect-R, is a Romanian rapper, singer, producer, and occasional actor. He is best known for his association with Romanian hip hop group R.A.C.L.A. early in his career and the successful solo career that followed his leaving of the group. He has been noted as having a baritone-range singing voice and an eclectic musical style.
Biography
Early life and career Mihalache was born on 9 June 1982 in Bucharest, and he is of Roma descent. By the age of 8, he became a professional dancer as a member of the dance group Primăvara. By the age of 15, he had become involved with hip hop music and in 1997 recorded "Observ", the first track in his professional career. He has one child.
He was chosen by Disney Channel Romania to sing "Sunt legat în lanț" song from the animated series Phineas and Ferb.Gloria Sauciuc- Cinemagia- 20 ani de magie de la primul film dublat în limba română
He also sings in Romanian the main theme of the animated movie - Treasure Planet.
Discography
Studio albums Dacă dragostea dispare (2007) From Nothing to Something (2012) Drăgostit (2016)
Singles Year Title Peak chart positions Album Ro 2007 "Dacă dragostea dispare"(featuring Alex Velea) - Dacă dragostea dispare 2008 "Nu-ți pierde dragostea" - 2009 "Burning Love" 3 From Nothing To Something "Murderer" 2010 "Still"(featuring Chris Mayer) 1 "American Dream"(featuring Puya) 2011 "Ring the Alarm" 7 "Take It Slow" 2012 "Vara nu dorm" 1 "Love Is the Way" 4 2013 "Dă-te-n dragostea mea" –TBA 2014 "Tren De Noapte" –TBA2024”Vise la Plic”
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