
Fly Project is a Romanian dance group founded in 2005 in Bucharest. The duo gained fame for their vibrant sound blending eurodance, house, and pop, as well as for their international hits that conquered the charts across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Their tracks play on the biggest dance floors and Spotify playlists, while their music videos have amassed hundreds of millions of views.
Band Members
The face and main producer of the project is Tudor Ionescu — vocalist, songwriter, and sound producer. He actively represents Fly Project on the international stage, performing in over 30 countries worldwide. The second co-founder, Dan Deneș, contributed to the group’s early releases and helped shape its signature sound.
Career Beginnings and Early Success
The group debuted with the single "Raisa" in 2005, instantly becoming a star of the Romanian charts. The track topped national radio rankings and became a hit across Eastern Europe. Follow-up releases like "K-Tinne" (2007) and "Brasil" cemented Fly Project’s success and earned them Romanian Top Hits Awards.
International Recognition
Their global breakthrough came in the early 2010s. Songs like "Goodbye", "Back In My Life", "Mandala", "Musica", and especially "Toca Toca" (2013) became international hits. "Toca Toca" topped charts in Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil, gained rotation on MTV, and became a viral trend on YouTube and TikTok. The music video surpassed 400 million views.
Fly Project’s style is associated with sunny rhythms, a positive vibe, and a summer mood. Their music is often featured in commercials, TV shows, and sports events.
Discography (Selected)
- 2005 — Fly Project (debut album)
- 2007 — K-Tinne (single)
- 2012 — Musica
- 2013 — Toca Toca
- 2015 — So High
- 2017 — Bora Bora
- 2018 — Mexico
- 2021 — Butterfly
- 2023 — En Vogue (with Mandinga)
- 2024 — Booyah and Adrenalina
The songs "Toca Toca" and "Musica" reached gold and platinum status in several countries, including Italy, Spain, and Poland.
Awards and Recognition
- Nominations for MTV Europe Music Awards in the category Best Romanian Act (2008, 2011);
- Romanian Top Hits Awards — Best Song of the Year;
- Hits featured in the Top 10 iTunes and Spotify Viral Charts across 10+ countries;
- Platinum certifications for streams in Spain, Poland, Turkey, and Mexico.
Present Day
Today, Fly Project continues to tour across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, performing at major festivals such as Neversea, UNTOLD, Summer Festival (Spain), and Medusa. The group keeps releasing new singles, collaborating with young producers and artists, and adapting its sound to the modern dance-pop scene.
Facts and Digital Achievements
- Over 1 billion views on YouTube;
- More than 200 million streams on Spotify;
- Hits ranked in the Shazam Top 100 in 20+ countries;
- Fly Project is among the top 5 most exported Romanian music acts.
Style and Influence
Fly Project remains a symbol of the Romanian dance scene and an example of successful crossover sound, blending eurodance, latin house, and radio pop. Their music has influenced a new generation of Eastern European artists, and their hits continue to thrive on dance floors and social media.