Alban Skënderaj
| Alban Skënderaj | |
|---|---|
| Born |
20 April 1982 Vlorë, Albania |
| Genres | Pop, Alternative, Pop Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Associated acts | Miriam Cani |
Alban Skënderaj (born April 20, 1982) is an Albanian singer.
Early life
Alban Skënderaj moved to Pistoia, Italy at age fourteen, where his parents and three brothers still live. Alban's father was an army official and also the author of various books, poetry and prose. His mother worked in the laboratory of the town's aqueduct. After finishing secondary school, Alban left Albania for Italy. He continued school, studying Hotel Management but dedicated most of his time to his real passion, music. Discovering he could not devote enough time to both, he chose music. He took a guitar course for a year and continued teaching himself to play becoming friends with various musicians.
At age 17 he began writing songs and appearing on stage, taking part in competitions organised by the town where he lived. He also continued singing at various venues with different bands. He preferred writing songs in English and Italian. In festival called Top Fest Albania (Second edition), he won first place with "Vetem Ty" (Only You). A year later he again won first place in the same festival, this time performing in a duet with Kosovar band "Kthjellu"; the winning song was titled "Diçka" (Something). He won "Best Overall Singer" in the Videofest festival for the first time in 2007 with "Ky Ritëm" (This Rhythm). In June 2012 he won for second time in the Videofest festival with his clip "Mirësevjen në shpirtin tim" (Welcome to my soul). He is also part of the jury in the X Factor. [1] In June 2006 he played the role of Romeo in the Albanian version of Gerard Presgurvic's musical Roméo et Juliette, de la Haine à l'Amour.[2] He sought to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Germany in a duet with Albanian singer and his fiancee Miriam Cani.
Discography
- Engjëll
- Duart Lart
- Unë dhe Ti
- Kam Nevojë (ft. Elinel)
- 24 Orë (ft. Young Zerka)
- Urat e Jetës
- Je Ti
- Mrekullia e 8 (ft. Dr. Mic)
- Një Ëndërr (ft. Capital T)
- Nëse Thua Po
- Peng
- Mirësevjen në Shpirtin Tim
- Mirëmëngjes
- Ende Ka Shpresë (ft. Miriam Cani)
- Somebody Hurts (ft. Miriam Cani)
- Refuzoj
- Më Prit Atje
- Si Më Parë
- Bella Cicatrice
- Let Me Die With You (ft. Miriam Cani)
- Njëherë në Jetë
- Diçka (ft. Kthjellu)
- Thirrje e Dëshpëruar
- Ky Ritëm
- Larg dhe Afër
- Eklips
- Fllad në Shkretëtirë
- Ata Sy
- Melodi
- Do Jemi Ne
- E Vështirë
- Hapësira e Një Ëndrre
- E Vërteta Ime
- Bukuri e Frikshme
- Kur Fjalët Mungojnë
- My Oasis
- Si Më Parë
- Mall Mërgimtar
- Ike Me Erën
- Deri në Fund
- Verso Il Blu
- Bardhë e Zi
- Zgjohu në Ëndërr
- Vetëm Ty
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Ende Ka Shpresë (ft. Miriam Cani)" | Second Prize | Won |
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | "Refuzoje" | First Prize | Won |
| Public Prize | Won |
Kult Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Melodi" | Best Album of the Year | Won |
Netet e Klipit Shqiptar
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Larg dhe Afër" | Best Video/First Prize | Won |
| 2013 | "Më prit atje" | Best Story in Video | Won |
| 2016 | "Kam Nevoje (ft.Elinel)" | Best collaboration | Won |
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Vetem ty" | First Prize | Won |
| Internet Prize | Won | ||
| 2006 | "Dicka (feat Kthjellu)" | First Prize | Won |
Top Music Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Alban Skenderaj" | Male Artist of the Year | Won |
| Achievement Award | Won | ||
| 2016 | "Une edhe ti" | Tar Hit of the Year | Won |
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
Video Fest Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Dicka (feat Kthjellu)" | Best Rock | Nominated |
| 2007 | "Ky ritem" | Best Male | Won |
| 2008 | "Eklips" | Best Male | Won |
| 2009 | "Larg dhe afër" | Best Video/First Prize | Won |
| Best Camera | Won | ||
| Best Performance | Nominated | ||
| Best Rock | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | "This Is Your Day" | Best Male | Won |
| Best Camera | Won | ||
| 2010 | "Let Me Die With You (ft. (ft. Miriam Cani)) | Public Prize | Won |
| 2012 | "Mirë se vjen në shpirtin tim" | Best Video / First Prize | Won |
| Best Pop | Won | ||
| Best Director | Won | ||
| 2013 | "Mirëmëngjes" | Best Pop | Nominated |
| Best Male | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | "Mrekullia e tetë " | Best Pop | Won |
Zhurma Show Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Mesnate" | Best Rock Album | Nominated |
| 2009 | "Let me die with you" | Best Rock Collaboration | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Si më parë" | Best Rock | Nominated |
| 2012 | "Mirmëngjes" | Best Video / First Prize | Nominated |
| Best Rock | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | "Nëse thua PO" | Best Pop | Nominated |
| 2014 | "Je ti" | Best Performer | Nominated |
| 2014 | "24 Ore (ft.Young Zerka) | Best Pop | Nominated |
| 2016 | "Duart lart" | Best Video / First Prize | Nominated |
| Best Pop | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | "Kam nevojë (ft. Elinel)" | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Alban Skenderaj - About me Archived August 20, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ Youutbe - Skenderaj