Mike (song) explained

Mike
Cover:Elvana Gjata and Ledri Vula featuring John Shahu - Mike.jpeg
Caption:The official cover art for "Mike"
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Type:single
Artist:Elvana Gjata and Ledri Vula featuring John Shahu
Language:Albanian
Genre:Pop
Label:East Music Matters
Chronology:Elvana Gjata
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"Mike" (in Albanian pronounced as /miˈke/;) is a song recorded by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata and Kosovo-Albanian rapper Ledri Vula featuring Albanian singer John Shahu. It was composed and written by the aforementioned artists together with Arber Zeqo and produced by Arbre Blass. The official music video was uploaded onto YouTube in July 2018.

Background and composition

Having a duration time of three minutes and twenty three seconds, "Mike" was musically described as an Albanian-language pop song incorporating Balkan elements.[1] Lyrically, the song explores the theme of an adolescent romance that is predetermined despite the long distances. It was composed and written by Elvana Gjata, Ledri Vula, John Shahu together with Albanian producer Arber Zeqo.[2] Albanian producer Arbre Blass was additionally hired for the song's production process.[2] According to the latter, it took approximately 250 hours for the complementation of the song.[3]

Critical reception

Music critics gave generally positive responses of "Mike" following its release. An editor of SoundsEuropean was positive towards the singers vocals and song's nature labeling it a "fresh song with a catchy melody".[4] Radio Ferizaj was positive towards Elvana's, Ledri's and Shahu's vocal parts further calling the music video as "phenomenal".[5]

Music video and promotion

An accompanying music video for the song was officially premiered to the YouTube channel of Elvana Gjata, two days before the digital and to streaming release on 2 July 2018.[6] [7] [8] Filmed in Palermo, Italy, it was directed by Besian Durmishi and produced by Adea Kelmendi.[2] [9] [10] East Music Matters released it on digital platforms and streaming services as a single on 4 July 2018.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.[11] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: "Mike", l'albanese Elvana Gjata è di nuovo in testa alle charts nazionali . 14 March 2020 . Italian . 13 August 2018.
  2. News: . Elvana Gjata & Ledri Vula feat. John Shahu - Mike Official Music Video . 2 July 2018 . 14 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
  3. Web site: . Si e ka quajtur Elvana Gjatën producenti i këngës Mike? Zbuloni çfarë ka ndodhur para realizimit të këtij hiti! . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 25 July 2018.
  4. Web site: Albania Elvana Gjata feat. Ledri Vula and John Shahu - "Mike" . 24 April 2020 . 12 August 2018.
  5. Web site: Elvana Gjata & Ledri Vula ft John Shahu publikojnë "Mike" . 24 April 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  6. Web site: . Elvana e Ledri publikojnë "Mike" . koha.net . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  7. Web site: . Publikohet "Mike" nga Elvana, Ledri dhe Johni . botasot.info . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  8. Web site: Zëri . Premierë: Elvana Gjata, Ledri Vula dhe John Shehu publikojnë këngën "Mike" . zeri.info . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  9. Web site: Bashkëpunimi i Elvana Gjatës dhe Ledrit, zbulohen detajet nga projekti i ri . revistawho.com . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  10. Web site: . Ky është qyteti ku Elvana e Ledri xhiruan klipin e ri . prive.al . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 2 July 2018.
  11. Web site: . Mike / Elvana Gjata TIDAL . 14 March 2020. Note: Open "Credits" for credits.
  12. Web site: . THE TOP LIST–15/07/2018 . 14 March 2020 . Albanian . 15 July 2018.

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