In 1996, Gradac accompanied Sejo Sexon and Elvis J. Kurtović, with whom he restarted the band Zabranjeno Pušenje, disbanded in the early 1990s.[1] He sang and performed on two studio albums; Fildžan viška (1997) and Agent tajne sile (1999).[2][3] Also, Gradac performed on their first live album; Hapsi sve! (1998). According to Sejo Sexon, Gradac was a really good singer, but the fans didn't accept him, especially the core ones.[4] Gradac left Zabranjeno Pušenje in 2000 due to other commitments; he went to complete the Sarajevo Music Academy.[5]
