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Etnon | |
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| Also known as | Etno Engjujt |
| Origin | Pristina, Kosovo |
| Years active | 1997– 2018 |
| Labels | Black Fish Entertainment |
| Members | Genc Prelvukaj Milot Hasangjekaj |
Etnon (formerly Etno Engjujt)[1] were an ethnic Albanian Hop-Hop duo from Pristina, Kosovo formed in 1997. The group consisted of Genc Prelvukaj (born July 17, 1981)[2] and Milot Hasangjekaj, known respectively as Gentz and Mc`M.[3][1]
Etnon had been known for their fusion of ethnic Albanian music with rhythm of modern hip-hop. The group managed to be among the most popular acts during post-war years because of the appeal of their heavy nationalism. Their song "Albanian" from their fourth album Vitamin E was their most influential song, and has left traces in the Albanian music scene.[4][5] The nationalism shown in music video for the song caused it to be banned from airing in Montenegro.[6][7] Etnon produced seven albums over their 21 years of activity. The group is no longer active, as the members split in 2018.[8] Prelvukaj stayed within the music industry as the CEO of Black Fish Entertainment and has found success in his solo career.[9] Hasangjekaj is no longer active in the industry entirely after his solo act from 2017-2021 known as BigEm.[10] In 2019, after the group's dissolve, many of Etnon's songs were published by Prelvukaj onto Spotify, Deezer, and iTunes via compilations.[11]
Etnon often cooperated with other Albanian singers, such as Mad Lion, Don Arbas, Lyrical Son, Tingulli 3nt, Genta Ismajli, and Arta Bajrami.[12]
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- ^ "Këngët patriotike që i di çdo shqiptar!". www.anabelmagazine.com. 2018-11-28. Retrieved 2023-05-17.
- ^ "Ndalohet kënga 'Albanian' në Mal të Zi, vjen reagimi i reperëve kosovarë (Video)". Telegrafi (in Albanian). 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
- ^ ""Albanian" dhe "Jam shqiptare" ndalohen në Mal të Zi". Koha Ditore. 26 January 2018.
- ^ "Milot Hasangjekaj prish punët me Genc Prelvukaj?". Arbresh.info. 2018-01-07. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Publikohet kënga e Genc Prelvukaj, qenka hit! – Indeksonline.net". indeksonline.net. Retrieved 2023-01-17.
- ^ "Kështu dukeshin djemtë e grupit Etnon, Hija e Jetës dhe Ritmi i Rrugës, 21 vjet më parë". Revista Kosovarja (in Albanian). 2021-10-06. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
- ^ "Genc Prelvukaj tregon ku mund t'i gjeni këngët e vjetra të Etnon – Indeksonline.net". indeksonline.net. Retrieved 2023-01-30.
- ^ "Genc Prelvukaj". Top Awards | Top Channel. 2019-06-14. Retrieved 2023-01-10.