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{{Short description|Albanian musical duo}} |
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{{Infobox musical artist |
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| name = Shkodra Elektronike |
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| origin = ], Albania |
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| genre = ] |
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| years_active = 2019–present |
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| label = Alt Orient |
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| current_members = *Kolë Laca |
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*Beatriçe Gjergji |
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'''Shkodra Elektronike''' ({{IPA|sq|ˈʃkɔdɾa ɛlɛktɾɔˈnikɛ|pron}}) is an Albanian ] duo formed in 2019 in ] consisting of Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Helgeson |first=Justina |date=2024-12-23 |title=Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Eurovision 2025 with "Zjerm" |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/albania-shkodra-elektronike-to-eurovision-2025-with-zjerm |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=en-gb}}</ref> They will ] at the ] with the song "]". |
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== History == |
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The duo are originally from ] in northern ] as immigrants who grew up in ]. They gained popularity in Albania through the release of successful singles such as "Ku e Gjeta Vedin" and "Synin si Qershia" in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|language=it|url=https://www.europavox.com/bands/shkodra-elektronike/|title=Shkodra Elektronike|access-date=2023-11-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://billboard.it/musica/electro/anteprima-synin-si-qershia-shkodra-elektronike/2020/10/2044412/|title=Clubbing e vibrazioni balcaniche: in anteprima il video di "Synin si Qershia" degli Shkodra Elektronike|website=Billboard Italia|date=2020-10-20|access-date=2023-11-02|lang=it}}</ref> They began performing at various international festivals. |
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Shkodra Elektronike also composed "E jemja nuse" which was performed by ] in ], finishing in third place.<ref>{{cite news |title=It consists of two Albanian immigrants from Italy: Some details you don't know about Shkodra Elektronike |url=https://www.voxnews.al/english/lifestyle/perbehet-nga-dy-emigrante-shqiptare-te-italise-disa-detaje-qe-nuk-i-di-i81797 |access-date=24 December 2024 |work=VOX News |date=23 December 2024}}</ref> |
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In 2022, they released their debut EP, ''Live @ Uzina'', with the featured single "Turtulleshë". |
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In 2024, Shkodra Elektronike was selected to compete in ] with the song "]".<ref>{{cite web |date=15 November 2024 |last=Granger |first=Anthony |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/11/15/albania-full-line-up-festivali-i-kenges-63-song-titles/ |title=🇦🇱 Albania: Full Line-Up of Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Released |website=Eurovoix |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> On 21 December 2024, they secured their place in the final,<ref>{{cite web |date=21 December 2024 |last=Andersson |first=Rafael |url=https://eurovoix.com/2024/12/21/albania-festivali-i-kenges-63-finalists/ |title=🇦🇱 Albania: Festivali i Këngës 63 Finalists Selected |website=Eurovoix |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> ultimately winning the festival and going on to represent Albania in the ].<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=24 December 2024 |url=https://eurovision.tv/story/shkodra-elektronike-represent-albania-eurovision |title=Shkodra Elektronike win 'Festivali i Këngës' and will represent Albania at Eurovision |website=eurovision.tv |publisher=] |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> |
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== Musical style and artistry == |
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The music of Shkodra Elektronike is characterized by a fusion of genres such as ], ], and ]. It is structured around catchy melodies, engaging rhythms, and lyrics that often address themes like love or everyday life.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://balkanmost.hu/artist/shkodra-elektronike/ |title=Shkodra Elektronike |publisher=Balkan:Most |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> The core of the project is the duo's passion for re-interpreting traditional songs of ] in a contemporary electronic style.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Discography == |
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=== Extended plays === |
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{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1" |
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! scope="col" | Title |
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! scope="row" | ''Live @ Uzina'' |
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* Released: 10 March 2022<ref>{{cite web |title=Live @ Uzina - EP by Shkodra Elektronike |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1X2NkDnFrXVnlcSlItB3iR |website=] |access-date=25 December 2024}}</ref> |
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* Label: Alt Orient |
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* Formats: ], ] |
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=== Singles === |
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! scope="col" | Title |
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! scope="row" | "{{lang|sq|Ku e gjeta vedin|i=no}}" |
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| rowspan="2" | 2020 |
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| rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} |
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! scope="row" | "{{lang|sq|Synin si qershia|i=no}}" |
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! scope="row" | "{{lang|sq|Turtulleshë|i=no}}" |
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| 2022 |
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| ''Live @ Uzina'' |
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! scope="row" | "{{lang|sq|Vaj si kenka ba dynjaja|i=no}}"<br />{{small|(featuring {{ill|Fanfara Tirana|it}})}} |
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| 2023 |
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| rowspan="2" {{Non-album singles}} |
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! scope="row" | "]" |
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| 2024 |
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== References == |
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'''Shkodra Elektronike''' ({{IPA|sq|ˈʃkɔdɾa ɛlɛktɾɔˈnikɛ|pron}}) is a ] duo formed in 2019 in ] comprising of Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, both of whom are ] ].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Helgeson |first=Justina |date=2024-12-23 |title=Albania: Shkodra Elektronike to Eurovision 2025 with "Zjerm" |url=https://eurovisionworld.com/esc/albania-shkodra-elektronike-to-eurovision-2025-with-zjerm |access-date=2024-12-23 |language=en-gb}}</ref> |
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* {{Official website|https://www.shkodraelektronike.com/}} |
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* {{YouTube|channel=UCmmCtfQ3wuegXYtNHh-HwUw}} |
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