Satoshi (singer)
Satoshi | |
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Satoshi in 2026 | |
| Born | Vlad Sabajuc 13 September 1998 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Musical career | |
| Instruments | Vocal, drums |
| Label | Versus Artist |
Vlad Sabajuc[a] (born 13 September 1998), known professionally as Satoshi,[b] is a Moldovan rapper and singer-songwriter. He represented Moldova in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with the song "Viva, Moldova!".
Biography
Vlad Sabajuc was born on 13 September 1998 in Cahul, Moldova. He was raised in Cahul, where he lived until the age of 18.[2] He began composing music in the seventh grade and taught himself to play the drums. In 2019, he launched the musical project Satoshi.[3] At the beginning of 2022, Satoshi signed with the record label Versus Artist, part of BR Media Group.[4] He studied at the Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts in Chișinău, Moldova.[5]

In January 2026, Satoshi competed in Finala Națională with the song "Viva, Moldova!".[6] He won the contest, winning the public vote and both national and international jury votes, thereby earning the right to represent Moldova at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, Austria.[7] After qualifying for the final he placed 8th, earning 226 points.[8]
Personal life
In April 2024, he stated in an interview that he had also held Romanian citizenship for many years.[1]
Discography
Albums
Songs
- "Cad în sus" (2020)
- "Origini" (2020)
- "Sunt" (2020)
- "Eden" (2020)
- "Est" (2021)
- "Căldură pe dos" (2021)
- "Unmaturman" (featuring Mahaya) (2021)
- "Foaie verde" (2021)
- "Rush" (2022)
- "I Love You" (featuring Prima Dragoste) (2022)
- "Venice Beach" (2022)
- "Mama mi-a spus" (2022)
- "Dragostea mare" (2022)
- "N-avem scuze" (2023)
- "Asta-i situația" (2023)
- "Am venit" (2023)
- "Căștile mele" (2023)
- "Dansăm" (2023)
- "Atâta pot" (2023)
- "Unde verile" (2023)
- "Lucruri noi" (2023)
- "Semafoare" (2023)
- "Singur" (2023)
- "Ochii" (2023)
- "În ce moment te-am întrebat" (2024)
- "Bate, vântule" (featuring Irina Rimes) (2024)
- "Soarele răsare din nou" (2024)
- "Cel mai probabil" (2024)
- "Am un frate" (2024)
- "Sari" (2024)
- "Strigă" (2024)
- "Siluete" (2024)
- "Cum se întâmplă" (2024)
- "Oi Boy" (2024)
- "U La La" (2024)
- "Cu cine ții" (2024)
- "Următoarea întrebare" (2024)
- "Faruri" (2024)
- "De partea ta" (2025)
- "Pentru Cei Care Vin" (featuring Dara) (2026)
- "All We Are About" (2026)
Charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDA Air. [12] |
ROM Air. [13] | |||
| "Noaptea pe la 3" (featuring Carla's Dreams) |
2023 | 16 | — | Non-album singles |
| "Diferente" | 2024 | — | 81 | |
| "Viva, Moldova!" | 2025 | 75 | — | |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | ||||
Notes
- ^ Romanian pronunciation: [vlad sabaˈʒuk]
- ^ Romanian pronunciation: [saˈtoʃi]; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜtoɕi]
See also
References
- ^ a b Iacob, Petruț (7 April 2024). "Cum s-ar schimba lucrurile pentru artiștii de peste Prut dacă Moldova ar adera la UE / Satoshi: "Tot ce ține de gestiunea colectivă, a drepturilor de autor, a drepturilor conexe, patrimoniale, în Republica Moldova este nefuncțională"" [How would things change for artists from across the Prut River if Moldova were to join the EU? / Satoshi: "Everything related to collective management, copyright, related rights, and economic rights in the Republic of Moldova is dysfunctional"]. G4 Media (in Romanian). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
Am cetățenie română, de mulți ani. Pentru cetățeni Republicii Moldova acest proces se numește redobândirea cetățeniei române, respectiv, cred că este destul de la sine înțeles.
[I have held Romanian citizenship for many years. For citizens of the Republic of Moldova, this process is referred to as the reacquisition of Romanian citizenship, so I think it’s pretty self-explanatory.] - ^ Tepșanu, Ana (17 September 2023). "Interviu. Calea lui Satoshi, artistul basarabean care spune lucrurilor pe nume: de la dublaj de filme pentru TV la cântece cu milioane de vizualizări" [Interview. The path of Satoshi, the Bessarabian artist who calls a spade a spade: from dubbing films for TV to songs with millions of views]. Libertatea (in Romanian). Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ^ "Satoshi will represent Moldova on its Eurovision return". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ^ Televca, Ilinca (1 February 2022). "Trei artiști din Moldova au devenit parte a label-ului Versus Artist" [Three artists from Moldova have joined the Versus Artist label]. Diez.md (in Romanian). Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Petre, Alina (20 July 2023). "Cine este Satoshi. Biografie: Vârstă, studii, carieră. Află totul despre cântărețul care a lansat o piesă alături de Carla's Dreams" [Who is Satoshi? Biography: Age, education, career. Find out everything about the singer who released a song with Carla's Dreams]. WowBiz (in Romanian). Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ ""Consider că noi avem ce oferi lumii": Primele declarații ale lui Satoshi, după ce a câștigat Finala Eurovision Moldova" ["I believe we have something to offer the world": Satoshi's first statements after winning the Eurovision Moldova Final]. Moldova 1 (in Romanian). Teleradio-Moldova. 18 January 2026. Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ ""Viva, Moldova!": Satoshi a câștigat Selecția Națională Eurovision 2026 și va reprezenta Republica Moldova la Viena" ["Viva, Moldova!": Satoshi wins the Selecția Națională for Eurovision 2026 and will represent Moldova in Vienna]. Moldova 1 (in Romanian). Teleradio-Moldova. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ "Eurovision 2026 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
- ^ a b "Interviu excusiv: Satoshi, noul artist moldovean, gata să cucerească scena românească. "România este deschisă să ne susțină"" [Exclusive interview: Satoshi, the new Moldovan artist, ready to conquer the Romanian stage. "Romania is open to supporting us."] (in Romanian). Adevărul. 22 May 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Nekit, Antonina (19 December 2024). Как Влад Сабажук из Кагула стал голосом нового поколения. Интервью с Satoshi [How Vlad Sabajuc from Cahul became the voice of a new generation. Interview with Satoshi]. Tuk (in Russian). Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ Televca, Ilinca (22 January 2022). ""Cânt despre ce nu iubesc și despre ce mă tem." Vlad Sabajuc, despre proiectul muzical Satoshi" ["I sing about what I don't love and what I fear." Vlad Sabajuc, on the Satoshi music project]. Diez.md (in Romanian). Retrieved 8 December 2024.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Moldovan Airplay:
- "Noaptea pe la 3": "Top Radio Hits Moldova Weekly Chart: Sep 28, 2023". TopHit. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- "Viva, Moldova!": "Top Radio Hits Moldova Weekly Chart: May 14, 2026". TopHit. 15 May 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ^ Peak chart positions for singles in Romanian Airplay:
- "Diferente": "Top Radio Hits Romania Weekly Chart: Mar 21, 2024". TopHit. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
External links
Media related to Satoshi at Wikimedia Commons
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