Operacija trijumf was a regional reality/talent show based on Fame Academy, and it was broadcast by five countries in the Western Balkan — Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Macedonia. Pavlović placed into the finals, but was eliminated in the first round of voting. During the Operacija trijumf, he was praised for his musical talent, but criticized for his unfriendly relationships with the other students, having disputes even with his professors. Pavlović also had numerous disputes with the student Jasmina Midžić, who accused him knowing he would stay when the two of them were nominated. During the show he performed:
After the end of Operacija trijumf it was announced that Pavlović and another contestant Milica Majstorović would take part in Beovizija 2009, Serbian national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. Their song "H8er" was written by eminent Serbian songwriterMarina Tucaković. They finished the 8th with the total of 7 points. On 19 and 20 April Pavlović and his Operacija trijumf colleagues held two sold out concerts in Belgrade's Sava Centar. Alongside his Operacija trijumf colleague Ana Bebić Pavlović appeared in one episode of television showLeteći start, which is produced by Emotion. It was also announced on 8 June 2009 that he would take part in Sunčane Skale festival in Herceg Novi, alongside his Operacija trijumf colleagues Ana Bebić and Milica Majstorović with the song Rođeni sa greškom, written by Emina Jahović. The song was released on the internet on 27 June 2009, and recorded in Istanbul, in the studio of Jahović's husband, music producer and songwriter Mustafa Sandal. The song placed the ninth at the final event with a total of 39 points. On 8 July 2009 it was announced that the numerous contestants of Operacija trijumf, including Pavlović, would terminate their contracts with Emotion due to professional disputes. It was also reported that Pavlović, Sonja Bakić and Nikola Sarić had already hired lawyers for this case.
Danijel Pavlović has been chosen to perform in Beovizija 2018. with the song Ruža Sudbine. The song has been written by Marina Tucaković, and composed by Saša Milošević Mare and Marko Kon. Danijel has said that this song had a beautiful message and that even Nina Badrić wanted this song for herself. At Beovizija 2018. Danijel placed 8th.
Discography
Singles
2004: "Ljubav koja ne bledi"
2009: "H8er" featuring Milica Majstorović
2009: "Javna tajna"
2009: "Rođeni sa greškom" featuring Ana Bebić and Milica Majstorović