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'''Era Istrefi''' (born 4 July 1994) is a [[Albanians in Kosovo|Kosovar]] singer and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7271740/ultra-patrick-moxey-era-istrefi-rihanna-sia|title=Ultra Music's Patrick Moxey on New Signee Era Istrefi, Rihanna & Sia Parallels: Exclusive|last=Rishty|first=David|date=March 22, 2016|website=billboard.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> She gained recognition locally following the release of her debut single, "Mani për money" (2013) when she was 19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/13466734/era-istrefi-eastern-european-rihanna/|title=Introducing Era Istrefi, the Eastern European Singer With Pipes Like Rihanna|last=Rosenzweig|first=Mathias|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> Over the next two years, Istrefi released the singles "A po don?" (2014), "Njo si ti" (2015) and "Shumë pis" (2015); the music video for "Njo si ti" was watched over one million times on [[YouTube]] during one week, while the latter song portrays a collaboration with rapper Ledri Vula.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nora dhe Era Istrefi - Videofest 2014|url=http://www.shqiptarja.com/thashethem/2714/nora-dhe-era-istrefi-bejne-diferencen-ne-videofest-2014-220053.html|publisher=Shqiptarja.com}}</ref> For her contributions to the music industry in 2013, the singer won three Videofest awards in June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Video Fest Awards 2014 - The Winners!|url=http://www.video-fest.com/fituesit/|publisher=Video Fest}}</ref>
'''Era Istrefi''' (born 4 July 1994) is a [[Albanians in Kosovo|Kosovar]] singer and songwriter.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7271740/ultra-patrick-moxey-era-istrefi-rihanna-sia|title=Ultra Music's Patrick Moxey on New Signee Era Istrefi, Rihanna & Sia Parallels: Exclusive|last=Rishty|first=David|date=March 22, 2016|website=billboard.com|publisher=|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> She gained recognition locally following the release of her debut single, "Mani për money" (2013) when she was 19.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vogue.com/13466734/era-istrefi-eastern-european-rihanna/|title=Introducing Era Istrefi, the Eastern European Singer With Pipes Like Rihanna|last=Rosenzweig|first=Mathias|language=en-US|access-date=2016-09-20}}</ref> Over the next two years, Istrefi released the singles "A po don?" (2014), "Njo si ti" (2015) and "Shumë pis" (2015); the music video for "Njo si ti" was watched over one million times on [[YouTube]] during one week, while the latter song portrays a collaboration with rapper Ledri Vula.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nora dhe Era Istrefi - Videofest 2014|url=http://www.shqiptarja.com/thashethem/2714/nora-dhe-era-istrefi-bejne-diferencen-ne-videofest-2014-220053.html|publisher=Shqiptarja.com}}</ref> For her contributions to the music industry in 2013, the singer won three Videofest awards in June 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Video Fest Awards 2014 - The Winners!|url=http://www.video-fest.com/fituesit/|publisher=Video Fest}}</ref> She has the Kosovan and since 2016 the Albanian citizenship<ref>{{cite web|title=Era Istrefi requires Albanian citizenship, meets with President Nishani|url=http://www.ocnal.com/2016/11/era-istrefi-requires-albanian.html|website=ocnal|accessdate=12 November 2016}}</ref>.


In January 2016, Istrefi achieved international recognition after the release of her single "[[BonBon (song)|BonBon]]", which drew comparisons to the works of Australian performer [[Sia Furler|Sia]] and Barbadian recording artist [[Rihanna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ixdaily.com/the-buzz/watch-if-you-merged-sia-and-rihanna-youd-get-era-istrefi-bonbon|title=WATCH - IF YOU MERGED SIA AND RIHANNA YOU'D GET ERA ISTREFI - BONBON|publisher=IX Daily|website=ixdaily.com|accessdate=26 Feb 2016}}</ref> Following the song's success which has over 290 million hits on YouTube, she signed to American record labels [[Sony Music Entertainment]] and [[Ultra Music]] one month later.<ref name="SonyUltra">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.gazetaexpress.com/roze/era-istrefi-firmos-me-sony-music-170186/ |title=Era Istrefi firmos me Sony Music - Lajme rozë |website=GazetaExpress.com |date= |accessdate=2016-08-27}}</ref>
In January 2016, Istrefi achieved international recognition after the release of her single "[[BonBon (song)|BonBon]]", which drew comparisons to the works of Australian performer [[Sia Furler|Sia]] and Barbadian recording artist [[Rihanna]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ixdaily.com/the-buzz/watch-if-you-merged-sia-and-rihanna-youd-get-era-istrefi-bonbon|title=WATCH - IF YOU MERGED SIA AND RIHANNA YOU'D GET ERA ISTREFI - BONBON|publisher=IX Daily|website=ixdaily.com|accessdate=26 Feb 2016}}</ref> Following the song's success which has over 290 million hits on YouTube, she signed to American record labels [[Sony Music Entertainment]] and [[Ultra Music]] one month later.<ref name="SonyUltra">{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.gazetaexpress.com/roze/era-istrefi-firmos-me-sony-music-170186/ |title=Era Istrefi firmos me Sony Music - Lajme rozë |website=GazetaExpress.com |date= |accessdate=2016-08-27}}</ref>

Revision as of 13:25, 3 February 2017

Era Istrefi
Istrefi performing "BonBon" during the Top Music Awards 2016 in Albania.
Istrefi performing "BonBon" during the Top Music Awards 2016 in Albania.
Background information
Born (1994-07-04) 4 July 1994 (age 30)
Pristina, FR Yugoslavia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–present
Labels
WebsiteEraistrefi.com

Era Istrefi (born 4 July 1994) is a Kosovar singer and songwriter.[1] She gained recognition locally following the release of her debut single, "Mani për money" (2013) when she was 19.[2] Over the next two years, Istrefi released the singles "A po don?" (2014), "Njo si ti" (2015) and "Shumë pis" (2015); the music video for "Njo si ti" was watched over one million times on YouTube during one week, while the latter song portrays a collaboration with rapper Ledri Vula.[3] For her contributions to the music industry in 2013, the singer won three Videofest awards in June 2014.[4] She has the Kosovan and since 2016 the Albanian citizenship[5].

In January 2016, Istrefi achieved international recognition after the release of her single "BonBon", which drew comparisons to the works of Australian performer Sia and Barbadian recording artist Rihanna.[6] Following the song's success which has over 290 million hits on YouTube, she signed to American record labels Sony Music Entertainment and Ultra Music one month later.[7]

Life and career

1994–2014: Early life and career beginnings

Pristina, Kosovo (pictured), the city where Era Istrefi was born.

Era Istrefi was born on 4 July 1994 in Pristina.[8] Her parents are Suzana Tahirsylaj—an Albanian singer during the 1980s and 1990s—and Nezir Istrefi—a journalist. Following her father's death in 2004, her mother left her career in entertainment. Her sister Nora Istrefi is also a singer.

Istrefi made her debut in her native country in 2013 with "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"—inspired by Nexhmije Pagarusha's recording of the same name—as well uses lyrics and some parts of the recording's instrumental. 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 its featuring on V Magazine.[13] That year, it was as well reported that Istrefi was a supporter of LGBT rights.[9]

2015–present: International breakthrough

Istrefi experienced international recognition with her single "BonBon", which was released on 31 December 2015 together with a music video shot in Kosovo.[14] The song became an immediate success, becoming viral on social media.[15] Additionally, the singer began gaining support from American actress Chloë Grace Moretz,[16] and various publications referred to her as the "Rihanna and Sia of Albania".[17][18] In February 2016, Istrefi signed to American labels Sony Music Entertainment and Ultra Music.[7] It was reported that Istrefi will record her upcoming debut studio album in collaboration with RCA Records.[19] In June 2016 an English version of "Bonbon" was released.[20]

Discography

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications
AUS
[21] 		AUT
[22] 		BEL
(Wal)
[23] 		BUL
[24] 		CAN
[25] 		DEN
[26] 		FRA
[27] 		GER
[28] 		NLD
[29] 		SWI
[30]
"Mani për money" (Money mania) 2013 — — — — — — — — — —
"A po don?" (Do you want to?) 2014 — — — — — — — — — —
"E dehun" (Drunk)
(featuring Mixey) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"13" — — — — — — — — — —
"Njo si ti" (Someone like you) 2015 — — — 26 — — — — — —
"Shumë pis" (Very naughty)
(featuring Ledri Vula) 		— — — — — — — — — —
"BonBon" 2016 46 19 39 1 95 38 29 10 68 39
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Awards and nominations

Year Event Category Nominated work Result
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 Collaboration of the Year "Shumë pis" Won
Song of the Year Nominated
"BonBon" Won
Female Artist of the Year "Herself" Won
Avantgarde Artist Nominated
Kult Awards Song of the Year "BonBon" Nominated
Prive Klan Kosova Person of The Year 2016 "Herself" Won
2017 Eurosonic Noorderslag European Border Breakers Awards (EBBA) Won
Public Choice Award Nominated

References

  1. ^ Rishty, David (March 22, 2016). "Ultra Music's Patrick Moxey on New Signee Era Istrefi, Rihanna & Sia Parallels: Exclusive". billboard.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  2. ^ Rosenzweig, Mathias. "Introducing Era Istrefi, the Eastern European Singer With Pipes Like Rihanna". Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  3. ^ "Nora dhe Era Istrefi - Videofest 2014". Shqiptarja.com.
  4. ^ "Video Fest Awards 2014 - The Winners!". Video Fest.
  5. ^ "Era Istrefi requires Albanian citizenship, meets with President Nishani". ocnal. Retrieved 12 November 2016.
  6. ^ "WATCH - IF YOU MERGED SIA AND RIHANNA YOU'D GET ERA ISTREFI - BONBON". ixdaily.com. IX Daily. Retrieved 26 Feb 2016.
  7. ^ a b "Era Istrefi firmos me Sony Music - Lajme rozë". GazetaExpress.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  8. ^ "Kosovo's Istrefi Tastes Sweet Success With 'Bonbon' :: Balkan Insight". www.balkaninsight.com. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  9. ^ a b "Yjet shqiptarë mbështesin legalizimin e martesave gej dhe lezbike (Foto) - Privé - Faqja Zyrtare". Prive.al. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  10. ^ ""A Po Don" thotë Era Istrefi!". telegrafi.com. Telegrafi.
  11. ^ "Era Istrefi lanson baladën "13" (Video)". Telegrafi. Retrieved 13 December 2014.
  12. ^ ""13" drejt rekordeve të para (Video) - Lajme rozë". GazetaExpress.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  13. ^ Stagg, Natasha. "Meet Era Istrefi". V Magazine. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
  14. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  15. ^ "Era Istrefi Is the 22-Year-Old Albanian Singer Who Got Famous in 24 Hours - Noisey". noisey. Retrieved 2016-09-20.
  16. ^ "ChloĂŤ Grace Moretz on Twitter: "Era istrefi. New star. Watch out. she's amazing."". Twitter. 2016-02-04. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  17. ^ "Era Istrefi, biografia". TeksteShqip.com.
  18. ^ "Era Istrefi ne rubriken Instagram dhe te rejat e fundit 07.06.2015". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  19. ^ "Albanian Popstar Era Istrefi signs to Ultra/B1/Sony Music". Ventsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  20. ^ Wass, Mike (June 27, 2016). "Era Istrefi Drops English Version Of Global Smash "BonBon"". idolator.com.
  21. ^ "australian-charts.com - Discography Era Istrefi". Hung Medien. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  22. ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon". Austriancharts.at. Archived from the original on 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2016-08-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon". Ultratop.be. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  24. ^ "Bulgarian National Top 40". Acharts.co. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  25. ^ "Era Istrefi - Chart history (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  26. ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon". Danishcharts.com. Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-08-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  27. ^ "France Top Singles Charts (Week 21, 2016)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  28. ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts - Offizielle Deutsche Charts". Offiziellecharts.de. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-08-27.
  29. ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon". Dutchcharts.nl. Archived from the original on 2016-09-10. Retrieved 2016-08-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  30. ^ "Era Istrefi - Bonbon". Swisscharts.com. Archived from the original on 2016-08-13. Retrieved 2016-08-27. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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