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MC Kresha
Kreshnik Fazliu (; born 5 September 1984), known professionally as MC Kresha, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Mitrovica, Fazliu is credited as a viable hip hop artist in the Albanian-speaking Balkans. Life and career 1984–present: Early life and career beginnings Kreshnik Fazliu was born on 5 September 1984 into an Albanian family in the city of Mitrovicë, then part of the SFR Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. In July 2018, Fazliu was announced as an act at the Sunny Hill Festival on its debut edition in Pristina. In August 2019, he was approached to perform for a second time at the Sunny Hill Festival. Fazliu's fourth collaborative album, ''Muzikë e Alltisë'', was released in January 2022. Songs featured on the record included "Hotel Mahalla", "Paret Lejla", "Rammstein" and "Stuhi mbi oqean" featuring Albanian singer Elvana Gjata Elvana Gjata (; born 3 February 1987), is an Albanian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Born and raised in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitrovica, Kosovo
Mitrovica ( sq-definite, Mitrovicë; sr-cyrl, Митровица) or Kosovska Mitrovica ( sr-cyrl, Косовска Митровица) is a city and Municipalities of Kosovo, municipality located in Kosovo. Settled on the banks of Ibar River, Ibar and Sitnica rivers, the city is the administrative center of the District of Mitrovica. In 2013, following the North Kosovo crisis (2011–2013), North Kosovo crisis, the Kosovo Serbs, Serb-majority municipality of North Mitrovica was created, dividing the city in two administrative units. According to the 2011 Census, in Mitrovica live 97,686 inhabitants, 85,360 of which in the southern municipality and 12,326 in North Mitrovica. Name The name of Mitrovica derives from the name ''Demetrius''. It was most probably named after the 8th century Byzantine church ''St. Demetrius'' which was built near Zvečan Fortress, just above the modern Mitrovica, in honor of Saint Demetrius of Thessaloniki. The city was called ''D(i)mitrovica'' un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kastro Zizo
Klevis Bega (born 21 May 1984), known professionally as Kastro Zizo, is an Albanian singer, songwriter, actor and television presenter. Bega made his film debut as protagonist Branko in Pharmakon, the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, which did not make the final shortlist. Career Bega rose to prominence with the songs ''Maca'', ''Grl Zrbcnk'', ''Pa faj'', ''Dite dites'', ''Silazhi'', ''Kokashta'', ''Papalove'' and ''Wawaz''. He is best known for his eclectic approach to music, writing socially conscious lyrics with a satiric flare incorporated in a lyrical melody, combined with his tenor vocal range. He began performing in 2000, and became prominent initially with the song ''Silazhi''. Credited as Klevis Bega, he made his official film debut in the Albanian drama '' Pharmakon'', as protagonist Branko. The role drew critical attention, and he was cast in various other projects since 2012, including ''Artan'', ''Pa fan'', ''Black Man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dafina Zeqiri
Dafina Zeqiri (; born 14 April 1989), also known mononymously as Dafina, is a Swedish-born Kosovo-Albanian singer. Life and career Dafina Zeqiri was born on 14 April 1989 into an Albanian family from Kosovo in the city of Varberg, Sweden. Her siblings are Tringa Zeqiri and Besa Tafari ''née'' Zeqiri. Dafina's father, Nebih Bajraktari, left her family at a very early age and was absent since then. He later gave a public speech asking her to forgive him, although Dafina never made any replies. Her mother is Melihate Zeqiri, a former singer in the 1980s. In 2007, Dafina performed in Polifest Festival and is nominated for her song, "Rrallë e Përmallë," and eventually won the competition. In 2008, Dafina received a BOOM Award Nomination for her song "Adios," and was awarded with the audience award. In the same year, she launched her first album titled "Knock Down". Shortly afterwards, in her continued participation in "Kënga Magjike," she received the "First Magic" award wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifi (singer)
Filloreta Raçi (; born 31 March 1994), known professionally as Fifi, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. Life and career 1994–2021: Early life and formations Fifi was born as Filloreta Raçi on 31 March 1994 in Herten, Germany, into an Albanian family from Ferizaj, Kosovo. Raised in Germany, she became interested in literature and theatre as well as music and attended the music school of Pristina. Forming her early forays into the music industry, Raçi participated in various music and talent competitions, including at Albanians Got Talent, The Voice of Albania and Top Fest. Adopting the stage name Fifi, she debuted with the single "FrymomMu" in 2015. In March 2021, Televizioni Klan (TV Klan) announced Raçi along Albanian singer Bruno as one of the contestants selected to compete in the 22nd edition of Kënga Magjike Kënga Magjike (; ) is an annual music competition organised by the Albanian television broadcaster Televizioni Klan. The music competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psikopatja Jote
Era Istrefi (; ; born 4 July 1994) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Born and raised in Pristina, Istrefi rose to significant international recognition with the breakthrough single "BonBon", which experienced commercial success worldwide and received various certifications. She later signed contracts with record labels Sony Music and Ultra Music. In 2018, Istrefi performed the official song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, alongside Nicky Jam and Will Smith, at the closing ceremony of the grand final in Moscow. Her discography includes works in Albanian and English, among others " Shumë Pis", " Redrum", " Nuk E Di" and " Live It Up". Istrefi has received a number of awards and nominations, including the European Border Breakers Award and Top Music Award. Life and career 1994–2014: Early life and success in the Albanian-speaking world Era Istrefi was born on 4 July 1994 into an ethnically Albanian family in the city of Pristina, then part of the FR Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eni Koçi
Eni Koçi (born 5 July 1996), is an Albanian singer and songwriter. Life Eni Koçi was born on 5 July 1996 in Berat, Albania. She is the younger sister of Greta Koçi. Career She started with music at the age of 7 and gave her first results at the age of 10, where she won the second prize at the National Festival for Children with the song "Room with Toys". In November 2008, she performed her second song "Hope asks you" which was performed as a video clip. This song and its video clip had an extraordinary success in the Albanian Music market. In March 2009, she performed her third song, but this time in collaboration with her sister Greta Koci. The song is titled "Ne Bejme Dem" and the video clip was completed on May 13, 2009 and was promoted on all Albanian music TV channels. In November 2010, Eni Koçi & Capital T participate in Kënga Magjike with the song "Diva". Later with the famous rapper Noizy, Koçi publish the video clip "So Hot". With this song, Noizy & Eni Ko ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alban Skënderaj
Alban Skënderaj (; born 20 April 1982) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, composer, actor, producer and television personality. Born in Lushnjë and raised in Vlorë, Skënderaj has established himself as a viable artist in Albania and the Albanian-speaking Balkans. Beyond his music career, the singer has been featured as a judge on the Albanian television series '' The X Factor Albania'' and ''The Voice of Albania''. Life and career 1982–2004: Early life and career beginnings Alban Skënderaj was born on 20 April 1982 into an Albanian family in the city of Lushnjë, then part of the People's Socialist Republic, present Albania. His father, Qerim Skënderaj, was born in the village of Ninësh, Mallakastër, and has served in the Albanian Armed Forces. His mother, Afërdita Skënderaj, hailed from Vlorë and died from a serious disease in June 2017. Skënderaj attended the Halim Xhelo secondary school in Vlorë. At a young age, his family left Albania for political reas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arta Bajrami
Arta Bajrami (born 9 January 1980) is a Kosovo singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Pristina, she has been referred to as the " Albanian Queen of R&B" and is noted for her versatility in music and performance. She is ethnically Albanian. Life and career Bajrami was born on 9 January 1980 into an Albanian family in the city of Pristina, then part of the Yugoslavia, present Kosovo.(22 July 2010Arta Bajrami: Mua s’ma hedh dot njer, ''Gazeta Shqiptare'' (in Albania), Retrieved October 28, 2010 She is popular among the young Albanian audience in Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia. She has had the fortune of winning several music prizes in various Albanian music contests. She got married in 2009.(8 November 2009Arta Bajrami:Së shpejti do bëhem mama Këngëtarja Arta Bajrami flet për martesën dhe projektet muzikore ''Gazeta Shqiptare Gazeta Shqiptare ''( en, Albanian Newspaper)'' is the oldest independent Albanian language newspaper published in Albania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noizy
Rigels Rajku (; born 27 September 1986), known professionally as Noizy, is an Albanian rapper. Life and career 1986–2010: Early life and career beginnings Rigels Rajku was born on 27 September 1986 into a multi-religious Albanian family in the village of Sukth, then part of the People's Socialist Republic, present Albania. His father is a Muslim from Dibër and his mother a Catholic from Krujë. In 1997, Rajku and his family fled to London, England, as refugees to escape the war and conflicts in connection with the Albanian Civil War. He was raised in the Woolwich neighborhood of Southeast London and subsequently developed an interest in boxing and street fighting. In 2006, Rajku returned to Albania and appeared on the third edition of Top Fest, as a solo artist with the song "Jemi OTR" and as part of his group OTR with the song "Kështu e bëjme ne". In May 2007, he collaborated with Albanian rappers J-No and Decee and returned to the competition with the song "Kur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capital T
Trim Ademi (; born 29 February 1992), known professionally as Capital T, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Pristina, his uncle introduced him to music and rapping at an early age. He rose to recognition in the Albanian-speaking world, after the release of his first two albums ''Replay'' (2010) and ''KAPO'' (2012). Due to the success of his albums, he founded his own record label Authentic Entertainment. Life and career 1992–2018: Early life and career beginnings Trim Ademi was born on 29 February 1992 into an Albanian family in the city of Pristina, then part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. His father, Agim Ademi, is a former professional football player and current president of the Football Federation of Kosovo. Ademi attended the Asim Vokshi Elementary School and enrolled, upon his graduation, at the Sami Frashëri High School in Pristina. Ademi commenced his early music career in 2008 and debuted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kida (singer)
Orhidea Latifi (; born 21 December 1997), known professionally as Kida, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Life and career Kida was born as Orhidea Latifi on 21 December 1997 into an Albanian family in the city of Prishtine, then part of the FR Yugoslavia, present-day Kosovo. In July 2020, Latifi's singles "Paranoia" and "Pishmon" featuring Kosovo-Albanian rapper Mozzik reached number one in Albania and peaked at number 56 and 98 in Switzerland, respectively. Featuring pop and R&B music, her follow-up single "Drunk" peaked at number seven in her native country. Kida released her debut studio album, ''Orchidé'', on 21 December 2021. In June 2021, the albums's lead single "Lila" featuring German rapper Samra reached number ten in Albania and had peaked within the top 35 in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The follow-up non-album release "Dale" with Kosovo-Albanian singers Butrint Imeri and Ledri Vula Ledri Vula (; born 10 July 1986) is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rozana Radi
Rozana Radi (; born 6 July 1979) is an Albanian singer-songwriter and actress. Radi emerged as the winner of the 18th edition of in 2016. Life and career 1979–2012: Early life and career beginnings Rozana Radi was born on 6 July 1979 into an Albanian family in the city of Tirana, People's Republic of Albania, present Albania. Radi has released several successful singles in Albania, as well as collaborated with several famous Albanian artists. Together with rapper Noizy, she has released the singles "Fly" and "Mr. Yesterday". In 2009, Radi performed in Kënga Magjike in 2009, where she finished 10th with the song "Femër" and received a prize for best singing style. The following year she performed in Kënga Magjike 2010 with Ramadan Krasniqi and with the song "Valsi i tradhtisë". In 2011 she entered the competition for the third year in a row when she participated in Kënga Magjike 2011. This time she participated with rapper Mc Kresha and with the song "Jabadabadu". In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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