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Albert Daniel Stanaj (Albanian: [alˈbɛɾt staˈnaj]; born 12 February 1994), known professionally as Stanaj, is an Albanian-born American singer and songwriter.

Life and career

1994–present: Early life and continued success

Stanaj was born to an Albanian family on 12 February 1994 in Shkodër and was raised in the city of New York, the United States. He attended the Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York. He also participated in numerous music festivals in Albania, Europe as well as the United States. At 18, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his professional musical career. His debut single "Ain't Love Strange" released in 2016 peaked at number two in Albania.

Artistry

Stanaj has cited Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston as his major influences.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other charted songs

Songwriting credits

Notes

1. The Preview did not enter the Billboard Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
2. "You Remind Me" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 25 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs and number 43 on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

References

1. "Albert Stanaj – Credits". All Media Network. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
2. ^ "Stanaj | Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
3. "Stanaj–Biografia" (in Albanian). TeksteShqip. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
4. ^ Frydenlund, Zach (23 January 2015). "Here's What We Know About Albert Stanaj, the Singer/Songwriter Who's Been Working With Drake". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
5. Frydenlund, Zach (13 March 2015). "Interview: Singer/Songwriter Stanaj Talks Meeting Jay Z, Playing the Piano at Drake's Mansion, and New Projects". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
6. Velija, Kreizia (19 November 2016). "Stanaj, artisti shqiptar që po çan tregun amerikan" (in Albanian). Top Albania Radio. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
7. ^ "Stanaj Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
8. Note: "The Top List" are the charts conducted by Top Channel since December 2015. For peak positions in Albania:
   • For "Ain't Love Strange":"The Top List – 27/11/2016" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 27 November 2016. Archived from the original on 15 February 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
   • For "Romantic":"The Top List – 01/01/2017" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 1 January 2017. Archived from the original on 13 February 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
   • For "The Way I Love Her":"The Top List – 16/07/2017" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 16 July 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
9. ^ "Stanaj – Listen All Songs". Tophit. Retrieved 27 April 2021. Note: The 'Peak Position On Top Radio Hits' column is to be taken into consideration.
10. ^ "Discografie – Stanaj" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
11. Note: "The Top List" are the charts conducted by Top Channel since December 2015. For peak positions in Albania:
12. Positions (booklet). Ariana Grande. Republic Records. 2020. p. 1. UPC 602435350967.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
13. Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (booklet). Demi Lovato. Republic Records. 2021. p. 1. UPC 602435785493.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)

External links

• Albert Stanaj at AllMusic
• Albert Stanaj at IMDb
• Albert Stanaj discography at Discogs

• 1994 births
• 21st-century American male singers
• 21st-century American singers
• Albanian emigrants to the United States
• American people of Albanian descent
• American guitarists
• American pianists
• American male songwriters
• English-language singers from Albania
• Living people
• Musicians from Shkodër
• Musicians from New York City
• Singers from New York City