Costi Ioniță Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Height, Parents, Instagram

Constantin “Costi” Ioniță, is a Romanian singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely regarded as one of the most influential ethnic Romanian vocalists in the muzică orientală (manele) genre.

Known mononymously as Costi, he first gained fame as a member of the pop boy band Valahia, achieving several hits in the late 1990s.

Transitioning to a solo career in 2002, he became a leading figure in manele, collaborating with prominent artists like Adrian Minune.

His international success, including producing hits like “Habibi (I Need Your Love)” with Shaggy, Mohombi, and Faydee, and his Grammy-nominated work, has solidified his reputation as a versatile and innovative force in global music.

Profile

• Full Name: Constantin Ioniță
• Stage Name: Costi Ioniță
• Born: January 14, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: Constanța, Romania
• Nationality: Romanian
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mrs. Ioniță (mother, chemistry teacher), Mr. Ioniță (father, name unavailable)
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Constantin Ioniță was born on January 14, 1978, in Constanța, Romania, to parents whose names are not publicly known.

His mother, a chemistry teacher, enrolled him in the “Clubul pionierilor” in Constanța at age six, sparking his musical journey.

Information about his father and siblings is not publicly available, as Costi maintains privacy regarding his family.

He attended the Constanța Music School, studying percussion and piano, and later the Constanța Popular School of Arts, focusing on accordion and vocals.

He also graduated from the Faculty of Dentistry at Ovidius University in Constanța, briefly practicing as a dentist.

His ethnicity is Romanian, and his religion is Orthodox Christian.

Career

Costi began his musical career at age six, performing with the Constanța “Clubul pionierilor” and later joining its taraf (folk ensemble) at 12, under the mentorship of Ion Rădulescu.

At 13, he toured France with the taraf, gaining early performance experience.

In his teens, he formed the rock band Agartha while attending Ovidius High School for Informatics.

In 1998, he co-founded the pop boy band Valahia with Mihai Trăistariu, Dorin Topala, and Laura Mihăila, achieving hits like “Banii și fetele.”

His discovery of Mihai Trăistariu at the Mamaia Festival marked a pivotal moment, leading to Valahia’s success until its dissolution in 2002.

After Valahia, Costi transitioned to manele, a Balkan musical style, collaborating with Adrian Minune on the 2000 hit “Of, viața mea,” a breakthrough for the genre in Romania.

His solo career flourished, working with prominent manele artists and producing hits like “Femeia te iubește.”

In the late 2000s, he expanded internationally, achieving success in Turkey and Saudi Arabia with “Ca la Amsterdam,” featured in Café del Mar’s 2010 compilation.

He also collaborated with Bulgarian chalga singers, forming the duo Sahara with Andrea, and launched music channels Party TV (2007) and Mynele TV (2008), though both later closed due to licensing issues.

His production work included the pop-rock band Blaxy Girls and three songs in the 2009 Eurovision Romanian finals.

Currently, Costi remains a prolific figure in global music, known for blending Balkan, reggaeton, and pop influences.

His 2015 hit “Habibi (I Need Your Love),” co-produced with Shaggy, Mohombi, and Faydee, reached #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #36 on the UK Singles Chart.

In 2021, he produced “Go Down Deh” for Spice, Shaggy, and Sean Paul, reinforcing his dancehall influence.

A 2012 Grammy nominee for Shaggy’s “Summer in Kingston,” Costi continues to collaborate with artists like Nicky Jam and Pitbull.

His website, costi.ro, showcases his ongoing work as a producer, songwriter, and talent scout, maintaining his prominence in international music.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @costi.ionita
• Facebook Handle: Costi Ionita

Personal Life

Costi, is single and has no children.

He keeps his personal life private, with little information available about past relationships.

His mother, a chemistry teacher, played a significant role in his early musical development, but he rarely discusses his family.

Based in Constanța and frequently traveling for collaborations, Costi enjoys a dynamic lifestyle centered around music production and international projects.

Discography

• “Banii și fetele” (with Valahia, 1999)
• “Of, viața mea” (with Adrian Minune, 2000)
• “Femeia te iubește” (2000)
• “Ca la Amsterdam” (2008)
• “Habibi (I Need Your Love)” (with Shaggy, Mohombi, Faydee, 2015)
• “Go Down Deh” (with Spice, Shaggy, Sean Paul, 2021)

Net Worth

Costi has an estimated net worth of $5 million USD.

His wealth derives primarily from his extensive career as a singer, songwriter, and producer, with significant earnings from hits like “Habibi (I Need Your Love)” and “Go Down Deh.”

His production work for artists like Shaggy, Nicky Jam, and Pitbull, along with his earlier success in manele and pop, has bolstered his financial success.