Ruby Feat. Morosanu & Dorian Popa - Lasa Cucu-n Pace -
"Lasă cucu-n pace" became a viral sensation in Romania, garnering millions of views on YouTube and sparking widespread social media engagement. Its success demonstrated the power of the "celebrity crossover," where athletic fame (Moroșanu) and acting background (Popa) could be effectively monetized within the music industry through a humorous, lighthearted medium.
The song contrasts Ruby’s melodic hooks with Dorian Popa’s high-energy delivery and Moroșanu’s deep, gravelly comedic interludes. Ruby feat. Morosanu & Dorian Popa - Lasa cucu-n pace
The collaboration emerged following the Romanian version of the reality show Sunt celebru, scoate-mă de aici! (the local adaptation of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! ). The three performers—Ruby (a pop singer), Cătălin Moroșanu (a professional kickboxer), and Dorian Popa (an actor and singer)—were all contestants on the show. The title itself, which translates to "Leave the cuckoo alone," draws on Romanian folk metaphors while playing into the humor and personalities established by the trio during their time in the jungle. "Lasă cucu-n pace" became a viral sensation in
Produced under the Cat Music and MediaPro Music labels, the track is characterized by: The collaboration emerged following the Romanian version of
The official music video showcases the chemistry between the three performers and the jungle theme that drove its popularity: