The first collaboration between DJ Project and Oana Matache, “Vise de zahăr,” is a song that grabs you from the very first chord and transports you to a world where love is no longer present, yet still leaves behind sweet traces. A combination of DJ Project’s signature melancholic beat and Oana Matache’s delicate yet powerful voice, the track speaks about dreams that linger after reality fades away. It’s a sonic tale of longing, fragility, and that bittersweet taste of memories that still hurt—but cannot be forgotten.
The song was written by Handke Giuseppe (Gino Manzotti), Emanuela Alexa, and Florin Pop Magda. The production was handled by Handke Giuseppe (Gino Manzotti) and Florin Pop Magda.
DJ Project is one of the first dance groups in Romania, now a registered trademark in this music genre. The group consists of Gino Manzotti (Handke Giuseppe) and DJ Maxx (Ovidiu Florea), both DJs and producers. Their first single, “Experience,” was released in 2001. Since their debut, they’ve enjoyed a flourishing career spanning over 22 years on stage, on the radio, and in the hearts of millions of fans, with nine studio albums released.
In addition, the duo has crossed borders and released international hits. Their musical catalog includes numerous collaborations with well-known artists such as Roxen, MIRA, Andia, EMAA, Alina Eremia, and AMI. Among their most successful tracks are “La timpul lor” with EMAA—winner of the Best Collaboration award at The Artist Awards 2022—“Parte din tine” with Roxen, “Inimă nebună” with MIRA, “Retrograd” and “Slăbiciuni” with Andia. Their most recent release, “Ultimul sărut” with JO, has made waves among fans and beyond.
Oana Matache is an active presence in music, media, and online, known for her authenticity, creativity, and the sincerity with which she expresses her ideas. Raised in an artistic environment, she studied at the “Dinu Lipatti” Music High School and graduated from the National University of Music Bucharest, building a strong foundation in the musical field.
She has released songs with pop and electro influences, layered with alternative accents, exploring personal themes in a fresh and unconventional style. Oana is involved in songwriting and production, preferring a free and non-commercial artistic expression. She has also appeared in TV formats where her direct and confident personality stood out.
Oana is also a strong online presence, where she has gathered a large community of followers who appreciate her for her authenticity, embraced vulnerability, and relaxed approach to life topics. She stands as a sincere and unfiltered voice in an increasingly uniform digital landscape.
