Aleksandar Simonovski, known professionally as YUGO and previously as Jugo Ürdens, was born in 1996 in Skopje, North Macedonia. He is a rapper and music producer. He moved to Vienna, Austria at the age of seven. His musical journey began with his first song written at the age of sixteen. In 2017, Simonovski released his debut EP Ajde, which included the single "DiesDas" and the track "Österreicher". He gained significant attention in 2018 with the release of his self-titled album YUGO on Gerard's label Futuresfuture. In November 2024, he released his third album, Hund. Simonovski's music often addresses his experiences as a migrant in Austria and has been recognized for its unique perspective within the German rap genre.