Joci Pápai

Joci Pápai
Pápai in 2017
Background information
Born
József Pápai

(1981-09-22) 22 September 1981
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • rapper
  • guitarist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2005–present

József "Joci" Pápai (Hungarian: [ˈjot͡si ˈpaːpɒi]; born 22 September 1981) is a Hungarian singer, rapper and guitarist of Romani descent. He represented Hungary at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "Origo" finishing in 8th place. He represented Hungary again at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Az én apám". However he failed to qualify for the grand final being the first Hungarian entry not to since returning in 2011.