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Satoshi (singer)

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Satoshi
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Satoshi in 2026
Born
Vlad Sabajuc

(1998-09-13) 13 September 1998 (age 27)
Cahul, Moldova
Citizenship
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Years active2019–present
Musical career
InstrumentsVocal, drums
LabelVersus 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

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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 [ro] in Chișinău, Moldova.[5]

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Satoshi at Eurovision 2026 Semi Final 1 rehearsal in Vienna

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

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In April 2024, he stated in an interview that he had also held Romanian citizenship for many years.[1]

Discography

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Albums

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Songs

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  • "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

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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

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  1. ↑ Romanian pronunciation: [vlad sabaˈʒuk]
  2. ↑ Romanian pronunciation: [saˈtoʃi]; Japanese pronunciation: [saꜜtoɕi]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 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.]
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "Satoshi will represent Moldova on its Eurovision return". Eurovision Song Contest. European Broadcasting Union. 17 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  4. ↑ 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 [ro] (in Romanian). Retrieved 18 January 2026.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ ""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.
  7. ↑ ""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.
  8. ↑ "Eurovision 2026 Results: Voting & Points". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  9. 1 2 "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.
  10. ↑ 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.
  11. ↑ 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 [ro] (in Romanian). Retrieved 8 December 2024.
  12. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles in Moldovan Airplay:
  13. ↑ Peak chart positions for singles in Romanian Airplay:
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