Despite institutional bans in certain Romanian cities, "Răul Răilor" remains a staple at celebrations, accumulating over 19 million views on YouTube years after its initial release. Costi Ionita & Florin Salam - Raul railor
The lyrics of "Răul Răilor" follow the genre's tradition of addressing "smecherie" (street smarts/power) and the "dușmani" (enemies). costi_ionita_florin_salam_raul_railor_oficial_v...
Like much of their work, this track is part of a larger debate in Romania known as "manelizare"—the fear among some intellectuals that society is being "infected" by the ethics and aesthetics of manele . costi_ionita_florin_salam_raul_railor_oficial_v...