Rosenkrieg Explained
Rosenkrieg |
Cover: | Loredana & Mozzik - Rosenkrieg.jpg |
Border: | yes |
Alt: | Shot of Mozzik and Loredana sporting the outfits used for the single's music video |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Loredana and Mozzik |
Album: | No Rich Parents |
Language: | Albanian, German |
English Title: | "War of roses" |
Length: | 2:26 |
Label: | Independent |
Producer: |
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Chronology: | Loredana |
Prev Title: | Kein Hunger |
Prev Year: | 2020 |
Next Title: | Oh Digga |
Next Year: | 2021 |
"German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" (pronounced as /de/;) is a song by Swiss rapper Loredana and Kosovo-Albanian rapper Mozzik from their collaborative studio album No Rich Parents (2021). The song was written by Loredana, Mozzik, Saru, Selmon, Smajl Shaqiri, Takt and Vito, and produced by Loredana, Mozzik and Jumpa. It was independently released as the lead single for digital download and streaming on 28 May 2021. The lyrics of the Albanian and German-language song attempt to elaborate their separation and seek to find answers to the questions of why it had come so far. "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" was well received by music critics, some of whom praised its music and lyrics. The single was a commercial success in German-speaking Europe, reaching number one in Germany, as well as the top five in Austria and Switzerland. The accompanying music video was directed by Fati.tv and Haris Dubica, being released along with the song. It features scenes during Loredana and Mozzik's time together as a couple and re-enacted shots from their separation and reunion.
Background and composition
In 2019, Loredana and Mozzik announced their separation, approximately a year after the birth of their daughter Hana.[1] Prior to the release of "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" in May 2021, a social media post by Loredana featuring her with a newborn child in her arms sparked rumors that the couple had reunited and married for a second time.[2] [3] The latter themes were addressed during the song's Albanian and German-language lyrics, wherein, both attempt to elaborate their separation and seek to find answers to the questions of why it had come so far.[4] [5] "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" was written by Loredana, Mozzik, Saru, Selmon, Smajl Shaqiri, Takt and Vito, while the production was handled by Jumpa, Loredana and Mozzik.[6] [7] The song was independently released for digital download and streaming on 28 May 2021 as the lead single from their collaborative studio album No Rich Parents (2021).[6] [8]
Reception and promotion
"German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Swiss website Lyrics Magazin found the song "perfectly" backed by a "theatrical beat", which with the use of a vocal sample and an acoustic guitar, brought out the emotions even more.[3] Mira Weingart from Red Bull described it as "emotional" and very "personal".[9] "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" attained commercial success in German-speaking Europe. The single topped the Official German Charts in June 2021, and also reached the top five in Austria and Switzerland, respectively.[10]
An accompanying music video for "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" was uploaded to Mozzik's official YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release on 28 May 2021.[11] The video was directed by Fati.tv and Haris Dubica and produced by Luka Katic and Nancho by Fati.tv.[11] [12] It features scenes of Loredana and Mozzik during their time together as a couple, including reenacted shots from their separation and reunion as well as the birth of their daughter.[13] During Loredana's Red Bull Symphonic concert in November 2021, the single was presented in an orchestral version, which was labelled by Martin Seebacher, as a "banger".[14]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Spotify and Tidal.[6] [7]
- Loredanaproducing, songwriting, vocals
- Mozzik (Gramoz Aliu)producing, songwriting, vocals
- Jumpasongwriting, producing
- Sarusongwriting
- Selmonsongwriting
- Smajl Shaqirisongwriting
- Taktsongwriting
- Vitosongwriting
- Koen Heldensmixing, mastering
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: . 'Spart euch die Vorwürfe'Zwischen ihr und Mozzik ist es endgültig aus! . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220128113034/https://www.bunte.de/stars/stars-die-liebe/liebes-aus-bei-stars/loredana-spart-euch-die-vorwuerfe-zwischen-ihr-und-mozzik-ist-es-endgueltig-aus.html . 28 January 2022 . de . 1 September 2021 . live.
- Web site: Vinzens . Stephanie . . Loredanas 'Baby' war nur Promo für die neue Single mit Mozzik . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205163251/https://www.20min.ch/story/loredanas-baby-war-nur-promo-fuer-die-neue-single-400163146786 . 5 February 2022 . de . 28 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Lyrics Magazin . Loredana und Mozzik beenden ihren 'Rosenkrieg' . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210830184144/https://www.lyricsmagazin.ch/artikel/loredana-und-mozzik-beenden-ihren-rosenkrieg . 30 August 2021 . de . 28 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Hohneck . Lea . Rap.de . Mozzik x LoredanaRosenkrieg . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210528223834/https://rap.de/soundandvideo/188805-mozzik-x-loredana-rosenkrieg-prod-jumpa/ . 28 May 2021 . de . 28 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Albert . Maxim . Musikexpress . Loredana und Mozzik besingen ihren 'Rosenkrieg' (Musikvideo) . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210803184937/https://www.musikexpress.de/loredana-und-mozzik-besingen-ihren-rosenkrieg-musikvideo-1857177/ . 3 August 2021 . de . 28 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: . RosenkriegLoredana, Mozzik . 28 June 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220628105757/https://open.spotify.com/album/622fOj3ffnlHCaJNJTxI7t . 28 June 2022 . de . 28 May 2021 . live. Note: Click on the three dots on the right of the track to display the credits.
- Web site: . Rosenkrieg / Loredana, Mozzik Tidal . 5 February 2022 . 28 May 2021 .
- Citations regarding the digital release of "German: Rosenkrieg|i=no" by Loredana and Mozzik in various selected countries:
- Web site: Weingart . Mira . . Es lebe die King! Wie Loredana das Deutschrap Game eroberte. . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220130171633/https://www.redbull.com/de-de/loredana-karriere-portraet . 30 January 2022 . de . 1 November 2021 . live.
- Web site: . 'Rosenkrieg' e Mozzik dhe Loredanës renditet e para në top listën gjermane 'Offizielle Deutsche Charts' . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210604130536/https://telegrafi.com/rosenkrieg-e-mozzik-dhe-loredanes-renditet-e-para-ne-top-listen-gjermane-offizielle-deutsche-charts/ . 4 June 2021 . sq . 4 June 2021 . live.
- News: . . Mozzik x LoredanaRosenkrieg Official Music Video . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205151334/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ5JpsA7L5Q . 5 February 2022 . 28 May 2021 . live. Note: Open description for credits.
- Web site: 16 Bars . Mozzik, LoredanaRosenkrieg . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205151714/https://www.16bars.de/media/275366/mozzik-loredana-rosenkrieg/ . 5 February 2022 . de . 28 May 2021 . live.
- Web site: Metaschk . Jennifer . Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) . Loredana & Mozzik'Rosenkrieg' . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205152505/https://www1.wdr.de/radio/1live/musik/neu-fuer-den-sektor/loredana-mozzik-rosenkrieg-100.html . 5 February 2022 . de . 11 June 2021 . live.
- Web site: Red Bull . Track by Track: Red Bull Symphonic mit Loredana . 5 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220205172505/https://www.redbull.com/de-de/loredana-red-bull-symphonic-songs . 5 February 2022 . de . 23 December 2021 . live.