Era Istrefi
Era Istrefi | |
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FR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo) | |
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Occupations |
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Years active | 2013–present |
Works | Discography |
Relatives | Nora Istrefi (sister) |
Musical career | |
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Instruments | Vocals |
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Era Istrefi (
Life and career
1994–2014: Early life and success in the Albanian-speaking world
Era Istrefi was born on 4 July 1994 into an
In 2013, Istrefi made her debut in the Albanian-speaking world with the single "Mani Për Money", eventually releasing material sung in Gheg Albanian featuring English phrases.[9] A few months later, she released a follow-up recording, "A Po Don?", which was promoted with a music video; it similarly achieved recognition.[10] Her third single "E Dehun" was filmed in a Serbian desecrated Orthodox church. Upon its release, "E Dehun" assured Istrefi three Videofest Awards, including one for "Best New Artist". In December 2014, the singer made the pop ballad "13", which was produced in the United States, available for consumption.[11] Its accompanying music video was viewed almost 200,000 times within 24 hours on YouTube,[12] which later resulted in it being featured in V Magazine.[13] She received Albanian citizenship in 2016.[14]
2015–present: International breakthrough
Istrefi experienced international recognition with her single "
On 24 February 2017, Istrefi released a new single, entitled "Redrum", which features producer Felix Snow.[21][22] Few months later, on 29 September, Istrefi released another new single, entitled "No I Love Yous", which is in collaboration with French Montana.[23]
She has started 2018 with a new single "Origami" featuring South African
In 2019, Istrefi collaborated with Belgian duo
Artistry
Musical style
Istrefi characterises her own music as multi genre combining
Influences
Era Istrefi takes influence from the different genres of music she discovered when she was young and stated that
Controversies
"E Dehun" music video
Istrefi received criticism from the Serbian Orthodox Church after the release of the music video for her third single "E Dehun". The video depicted a semi-nude woman dancing around the Church of Christ the Saviour in Pristina. The Serbian Orthodox Church called her actions "demonic" and "blasphemous".[39] The video's director Astrit Ismaili responded by stating that they did not intend to offend Serbs and that he had the permission to shoot the video at the church entrance.[40]
Discography
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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2014 | VideoFest Awards | Best Performance | "E dehun" | Won |
Best Styling | Won | |||
Best Female | Nominated | |||
Best New Artist | "Mani për money" | Won | ||
Zhurma Show Awards | Best New Artist | "E dehun" | Nominated | |
2015 | Best Collaboration | "Shumë pis" | Nominated | |
Internet Award | Won | |||
Best Song | Nominated | |||
2016 | Top Music Awards
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Collaboration of the Year | "Shumë pis" | Won |
Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
" BonBon "
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Won | |||
Female Artist of the Year | "Herself" | Won | ||
Avantgarde Artist | Nominated | |||
Kult Awards | Song of the Year | " BonBon "
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Nominated | |
Big Apple Music Award | Hit of the Year | Nominated | ||
2017 | Eurosonic Noorderslag | European Border Breakers Award
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"Herself" | Won |
Public Choice Award | Nominated | |||
2018 | Bama Music Awards | Best Albanian & Kosovar Act | "Herself" | Pending |
2019 | Russian National Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Project of the Year[41] | for "Элджей feat. Era Istrefi" | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Era Istrefi #Bio" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 7 February 2018. Archived from the original on 30 October 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Era Istrefi signed a contract with Ultra and Sony Music". Ministria e Punëve të Jashtme. 25 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Facebook and Sony Music sign deal, Era Istrefi among others to benefit from it". Digital Spoiler. 8 January 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Nicky Jam, Will Smith will sing this year's official FIFA 2018 World Cup song". NBC News. 23 May 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Kosovo's Istrefi Tastes Sweet Success With 'Bonbon'". balkaninsight.com. 5 August 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "15 vjet pa babanë, këto janë fjalët prekëse të Era Istrefit". prive.al (in Albanian). Privé. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Nora Istrefi në prehër të prindërve. Kush janë ata?". gazetaexpress.com (in Albanian). 25 May 2015. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Yjet shqiptarë mbështesin legalizimin e martesave gej dhe lezbike". Prive.al (in Albanian). Privé. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ ""A Po Don" thotë Era Istrefi!". telegrafi.com. Telegrafi. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 3 July 2014.
- ^ "Era Istrefi lanson baladën "13" (Video)". Telegrafi. Archived from the original on 16 December 2014. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
- ^ ""13" drejt rekordeve të para (Video) – Lajme rozë". GazetaExpress.com. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Stagg, Natasha. "Meet Era Istrefi". V Magazine. Archived from the original on 1 April 2016. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
- ^ "Era Istrefi requires Albanian citizenship, meets with President Nishani". ocnal. 12 November 2016. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
- ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ "Era Istrefi Is the 22-Year-Old Albanian Singer Who Got Famous in 24 Hours – Noisey". noisey. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ "ChloĂŤ Grace Moretz on Twitter: "Era istrefi. New star. Watch out. she's amazing."". Twitter. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ "Era Istrefi, biografia". TeksteShqip.com.
- ^ "Era Istrefi ne rubriken Instagram dhe te rejat e fundit 7 June 2015". YouTube. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
- ^ Wass, Mike (27 June 2016). "Era Istrefi Drops English Version Of Global Smash "BonBon"". idolator.com. Idolator. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
- ^ Wass, Mike (24 February 2017). "Era Istrefi's "Redrum" Video Is A Sexy, Red-Hued Fantasy". idolator.com.
- ^ staff, bigFM (2 March 2017). "ERA ISTREFI: MIT "REDRUM" UND SUPERSTAR-PRODUZENT FELIX SNOW". bigfm.de.
- ^ Desk, Music News (29 September 2017). "Singer Songwriter Era Istrefi Returns with New Song 'No I Love Yous'". broadwayworld.com.
- ^ "Will Smith & Nicky Jam Will Perform Official FIFA World Cup Song With Era Istrefi". Billboard. Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "Will Smith, Nicky Jam & Era Istrefi to collaborate on official 2018 World Cup song | Goal.com". Retrieved 23 May 2018.
- ^ "World Cup: Will Smith to Perform at Closing Ceremony with Nicky Jam". Billboard.
- ^ "Era Istrefi – Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 8 November 2019.
- TV Klan. 19 April 2019. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ Klonowski, Laura (10 July 2018). "Exclusive: Interview With Era Istrefi". CelebMix. Archived from the original on 31 July 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
- ^ "Interview With Era Istrefi – Artist Of The Week". tickx.co.uk. 22 June 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Albanian superstar Era Istrefi is bound for US stardom". popdust.com. 19 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Ultra Music's Patrick Moxey on New Signee Era Istrefi, Rihanna & Sia Parallels: Exclusive". billboard.com. Billboard. 22 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Era Istrefi: The Albanian artist drawing comparisons to Sia and Rihanna". independent.co.uk. The Independent. 5 October 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Introducing Era Istrefi, the Eastern European Singer With Pipes Like Rihanna". vogue.com. Vogue. 16 August 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ "Meet Future Pop Star Era Istrefi". Forbes. 14 July 2017. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
- ^ a b c "Era Istrefi Is the 22-Year-Old Albanian Singer Who Got Famous in 24 Hours". vice.com. 11 August 2016. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Era Istrefi dazzles fans in Dubai". khaleejtimes.com. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Këngëtarët e rinj po frymëzohen nga hitet e vjetra". rtv21.tv (in Albanian). 5 November 2018. Archived from the original on 5 August 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2020.
- ^ "Serbian Church Slams 'Blasphemous' Cathedral Pop Video". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "qartesim ne lidhje me shfrytezimin e objektit te pa perfunduar te kishes ortodokse". Lajmi. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Премия "Виктория-2019" объявила финалистов". Intermedia News Russia (in Russian). 2 December 2019. Retrieved 3 August 2020.