Istrefi performing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Final
Born
(1994-07-04) 4 July 1994 (age 29)
Pristina, FR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo)
Citizenship
Kosovo
Albania
Occupations
Singer
songwriter
Years active
2013–present
Works
Discography
Relatives
Nora Istrefi (sister)
Musical career
Genres
Dancehall
EDM
pop
R&B
trap
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Nesër
Sony Music
Ultra Music
RCA Records
Musical artist
Era Istrefi (/ˈɛrɑːɪˈstrɛfi/; Albanian:[ˈɛɾaisˈtɾɛfi]; born 4 July 1994) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter.[1][2] Born and raised in Pristina, she rose to international recognition with the breakthrough single "BonBon", which experienced commercial success worldwide and received various certifications. She later signed contracts with record labels Sony Music and Ultra Music.[3][4] In 2018, Istrefi performed the official song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, alongside Nicky Jam and Will Smith, at the closing ceremony of the grand final in Moscow.[5] Her discography includes works in Albanian and English, among others "Shumë Pis", "Redrum", "Nuk E Di" and "Live It Up". Istrefi has received a number of awards and nominations, including the European Border Breakers Award and Top Music Award.
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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.
EraIstrefi (/ˈɛrɑːɪˈstrɛfi/; Albanian: [ˈɛɾaisˈtɾɛfi]; born 4 July 1994) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Pristina, she...
Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter EraIstrefi has released 18 singles as a lead artist and four as a featured artist. Since the Albanian singles chart's...
bɔn]) is a song by Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter EraIstrefi. The song was written by Istrefi and Ergen Berisha, while produced by Big Bang, Cricket...
Istrefi is an Albanian surname. Notable people with the surname include: EraIstrefi (born 1994), Kosovar singer and songwriter Gzim Istrefi (born 1991)...
position of 71 in Switzerland. Collaborating with Kosovo-Albanian singer EraIstrefi, Imeri released "Lonely" on 24 November and saw chart success, reaching...
10, 2016. "Live It Up (Official Video) - Nicky Jam feat. Will Smith & EraIstrefi (2018 FIFA World Cup Russia)". YouTube. Archived from the original on...
Nora Istrefi (born 25 March 1986) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Istrefi was born to Nezir Istrefi and Suzana Tahirsylaj on 25 March 1986 into an Albanian...
the way it is now." Nicky Jam collaborated with Will Smith, Diplo and EraIstrefi for the official 2018 FIFA World Cup anthem, "Live It Up". The song received...
Sleater-Kinney, Tegan and Sara, Cover Drive, Cher Lloyd, Bad Gyal, and EraIstrefi. Rihanna has become a dominating figure on social media and internet...
12 July 2018. "Will Smith, Nicky Jam y EraIstrefi calientan la final" [Will Smith, Nicky Jam and EraIstrefi warm up the final]. La Jornada (in Spanish)...
Black Coffee, Major Lazer, Runtown, C4 Pedro, TRESOR, Kabza De Small , EraIstrefi, Mpura, Young Stunna and Killer Kau. He was signed to Kalawa Jazmee Records...
artists were: Alan Walker, Don Diablo, Dillon Francis, Charli XCX, Redfoo, EraIstrefi, The Avener, Dannic, Lost Frequencies, Sander van Doorn, Dubfire, Kadebostany...
Official Song English Nicky Jam featuring Will Smith and EraIstrefi Nicky Jam, Will Smith, EraIstrefi and Diplo 2022 Qatar "Hayya Hayya (Better Together)"...
voted by juries or by public. Contemporary artists Rita Ora, Bebe Rexha, EraIstrefi, Dua Lipa, Ava Max, Bleona, Elvana Gjata, Ermonela Jaho, and Inva Mula...
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