Violeta Viki Miljković (born December 18, 1974 in Niš) is a Serbian singer and television personality. She started her career in the early 1990s and released ten studio albums, and since 2015 she has become a member of the jury of the music show Grand stars. Her musical expression combines elements of turbo-folk and pop folk, and she is especially popular among the audience because of her energetic performances and hits that marked the Balkan variety show.
Early life and education
Viki Miljković grew up in Niš, where she showed a preference for music as a girl. She attended ‘Maršal Tito’ elementary school since 1981, and in 1989 she entered the ‘Dr Vojislav Vučković’ High School of Music. After her high school education, she continued her studies at the Academy of Music in Pristina. Although her parents (Zorka and Svetomir) initially did not support her singing career, this did not prevent her from recording her first album in 1993.
Beginnings of career and rise to the scene
debut album Bad luck (1993) did not achieve great success, but the next album brought Viki Miljković the first celebration. Album Come on get me out of here (1994) came out with big hits – the title song and ‘No one is better than us’ They quickly became audience favorites. The audience immediately accepted it throughout the former Yugoslavia, so songs were played on radios and clubs in the region. In the next two years, albums followed There will be no wedding (1995) and Tunnel (1996), which also featured several famous singles (such as “Serbia (I like guys who drink brandy)” and ‘Heavenly Tears’) ).
The real rise happened in 1997 with an album where did it crack, which featured a number of hits – ‘Where did it break’, ‘Daughter (you wanted a son, you got a daughter)’ thee ‘Female bugs (I’m jealous of everything)’ They became the biggest hits of the period. Based on these successes, Viki began to consider herself one of the leading young singers on the domestic variety show.
Discography
Through almost three decades of her career, Viki Miljković has released a series of albums. The most important among them include:
- Bad luck (1992) – debut album with the song of the same name that did not achieve great commercial success.
- Come on get me out of here (1994) – the album that made her famous, with hit singles ‘Come get me out of here’ and ‘No one is better than us’.
- There will be no wedding (1995) – album with songs like “Serbia (I like guys who drink brandy)” and ‘Heavenly Tears’.
- Tunnel (1996) – with a hit ‘Tunnel’ and other popular songs of the period.
- where did it crack (1997) – album with the hit of the same name and hits ‘Daughter (you wanted a son, you got a daughter)’ and ‘Female bugs (I’m jealous of everything)’, which brought her great popularity.
- years (2001) – the first album after the move to Grand production, with the title track ‘Years’.
- do you care (2003) – one of the most successful albums, with several hit singles (‘Do you care’, ‘Bajadera’, ‘Black on white’ etc.) which was extremely accepted by the audience.
- Mahi, Mahi (2005) – an album that completely strengthened her as a star of the scene. All nine songs of the album were listened to throughout the region, and the concert in Belgrade in 2006 in front of about 8,000 people confirms its popularity.
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No crying here (2009) – an album containing a hit ‘I’m going, they’re going’ (by Željko Joksimović), one of the most memorable singles of that period.
In addition to studio albums, she also released collections of greatest hits and numerous singles and duet songs.
The most famous hits
Throughout her career, Viki Miljković has released numerous successful songs. Some of her biggest hits are:
- ‘Come get me out of here’ (1994) – The title song of the 1994 album that made her rise to the stars.
- ‘Where did it break’ (1997) – a powerful ballad and a hit from the album of the same name, which strengthened the reputation of the main folk star of that era.
- ‘Do you care’ (2003) – the title single of the album that dominated the radio airwaves and brought special popularity to Grandi production.
- ‘Mahi, Mahi’ (2005) – a rhythmic song from the album of the same name, is one of the songs that marked her concert success (album had nine favorite songs).
- ‘I’m going, they’re going’ (2009) – single from the album No crying here, written by Željko Joksimović; She became one of her most listened to performing numbers.
- ‘Rumba’ (2012) – duet with Romanian performer Costi, who in the summer of 2012 became an international hit throughout the Balkans and Europe.
Television career and ‘stars’
In addition to her musical activity, Viki Miljković also became a television star. From 2015 to 2025, she acted as a member of the jury and a mentor in the popular singing show Grand stars, where she followed and directed young talents. Her involvement in this show further expanded her recognition among audiences across the region. In 2025, Viki took an important career step – according to media reports, she left the jury Grand Star and joined the jury of a related music competition Pink stars on Pink television. This move shows that even after thirty years on the scene, Viki remains active on the music and media scene.
personal life
Viki Miljković graduated in musical arts at the Faculty of Philosophy in Pristina, thus confirming her formal music education. In August 2007, she married accordionist Dragan Tašković, known by the nickname ‘Taške’. Taška played at many of her concerts and videos, and in October 2007, the couple had a son, Andrej. Viki often points out that her family is a great support for her – regardless of her glamorous career, her family life is very important to her. (It is also known that she has close friendships with colleagues like Ceca Ražnatović and Sanja Đorđević, who were even her godmother at the wedding.)
Conclusion
Viki Miljković remains one of the most influential singers on the turbo-folk and pop-folk scene of the Balkans. through hits like ‘Come get me out of here’, ‘Do you care’ or ‘Rumba’, has gained thousands of fans, and appearances and participation in television show programs confirm her status as an eStrada diva. If you enjoyed this career overview, share it with your friends and leave a comment with your favorite Viki song or memory. For the latest news and music, follow her official channels: on YouTube, social networks and music streaming services.
Sources: Biographical data and key career data are taken from relevant sources such as Wikipedia and music interviews. Articles and interviews are used to check dates, album titles and singles, and to confirm information about performances and TV engagement.
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