Sekret Explained

Sekret
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Type:single
Artist:Ronela Hajati
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Length:3:01
Label:Independent
Producer:Marko Polo
Chronology:Ronela Hajati
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Song: "Sekret"
Year:2022
Country:Albania
Artist:Ronela Hajati
Place Semi:12th
Points Semi:58
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"Albanian: '''Sekret'''|i=no" (in Albanian sɛˈkɾɛt/;) is a song by Albanian singer-songwriter Ronela Hajati. It was written by Hajati herself and produced by Marko Polo. Musically, it is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song with folk instrumentation included in its instrumentation that tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled." Originally released as a single on 5 March 2022, it represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, after winning the 60th edition of Albanian: [[Festivali i Këngës]]|i=no in December 2021.

Background and composition

"Albanian: Sekret|i=no" was written by Hajati herself and produced by Albanian producer Marko Polo. Combining traditional and modern elements, "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song whose instrumentation includes folk instrumentation.[2] [3] The song tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled."[4] In an interview in January 2022, Hajati revealed that the song would undergo a revamp with Dutch producer Diztortion in London.[5]

"Albanian: Sekret|i=no" was independently released as a single on digital platforms and to streaming services on 2 December 2021. For the purpose of Hajati's Eurovision participation, the song was revamped and made available on the aforementioned formats on 5 March 2022.[6]

Music video and promotion

An accompanying music video for "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" premiered on the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest on 4 March 2022.[7] [8] Filmed in Gjirokastër and along the Vjosë River at Byllis and Tepelenë, the video is a tribute to the Albanian mythological snake of Bistricë.[9] [10] Regarding the video's theme, it was aimed to increase public awareness and conservation efforts for the threatened Vjosë River, which is often dubbed as Europe's last living wild river.[10]

To further promote the song, Hajati went on to perform "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" at the Eurovision pre-parties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and Tel Aviv between March and April 2022.[11] [12] [13] [14] She also performed the song live during Romania's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, Albanian: [[Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022|Selecția Națională 2022]]|i=yes, on 5 March.[15]

Reception

Spanish singer Chanel incorporated "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" on her exclusive Spotify playlist Spanish; Castilian: Eurovisión: Las favs de Chanel|i=yes.[16] The song further received a nomination for the Best Non-Qualifier at the 2022 Eurovision Awards.[17] In the year 2022, Top Albania Radio included the song in its year-end compilation of the top songs, positioning it at number 65.[18]

At Eurovision Song Contest

Before Turin

See also: Festivali i Këngës 60.

The Albanian national broadcaster, Albanian: [[RTSH|Radio Televizioni Shqiptar]]|i=no (RTSH), organised the 60th edition of Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=no to choose the nation's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.[19] It consisted of two semi-finals on 27 and 28 December, respectively, and the grand final on 29 December 2021.[20] [21] Prior to her participation at Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=no, Hajati stated that it has always been her dream to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest.[22] While music critics were favorable towards both Hajati's vocal delivery and the song's ethnic nature, the singer has been regarded by media as a strong contender to win the contest.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] A postcard video introduced Hajati's performances, portraying the close relationship she had with her father, Marash Hajati, who had led the national broadcaster, RTSH, for several years.[2] During her warrior-inspired performances, Hajati wore a black and gold costume, which featured bold epaulettes and a tight corset, to convey her strength.[2] Onstage, the singer was accompanied by numerous dancers and a variety of dark imagery was displayed on the LED backdrop.[2] In the grand final of the contest, Hajati was announced as the winner of the contest and the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[28]

In Turin

See also: Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 took place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 10 and 12 May and the grand final on 14 May 2022.[29] According to the Eurovision rules, all participating countries, except the host nation and the "Big Five", consisting of,,, and the, are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals to compete for the final, although the top 10 countries from their respective semi-finals progress to the grand final.[30] In March 2022, it was announced that "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" would be performed first in the first semi-final of the contest.[31]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.[32] [33]

Original

Revamp

Track listing

  1. "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" (Festivali i Këngës)3:33
  1. "Albanian: Sekret|i=no" (Eurovision version)3:01

Charts

Chart (2022)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Albania (The Top List)3
Greece International (IFPI)[34] 67

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormat(s)VersionLabel
2 December 2021Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=noIndependent[35]
5 March 2022Eurovision Song Contest[36]
25 April 2022Panik[37]
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Illyian Pirates . You've got to listen to 'Sekret' by Ronela Hajati . 16 March 2022 . 4 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Adams . William Lee . . Albania: Ronela Hajati may add some English lyrics to 'Sekret' if she goes to Eurovision . 29 December 2021 . 28 December 2021 .
  3. Web site: Lahav . Doron . Esc Beat . Around the Continent 2022Week 21 . 29 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211211011416/https://escbeat.com/2021/11/27/around-the-continent-2022-week-21/ . 11 December 2021 . 27 November 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: Bardh Krasniqi . 4 March 2022 . You've got to listen to 'Sekret' by Ronela Hajati . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204235108/https://illyrianpirates.com/2022/03/04/youve-got-to-listen-to-sekret-by-ronela-hajati/ . 4 December 2022 . 7 May 2023 . Illyrian Pirates.
  5. Web site: Granger . Anthony . Eurovoix . Albania: 'Sekret' to Undergo Revamp Ahead of Eurovision . 3 January 2022 . 3 January 2022 .
  6. Web site: Christou . Costa . ESCXtra . Ronela Hajati releases 'Sekret' revamp . 8 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308143614/https://escxtra.com/2022/03/04/ronela-hajati-releases-sekret-revamp/ . 8 March 2022 . 4 March 2022 . live.
  7. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Ronela HajatiSekretAlbaniaOfficial Music VideoEurovision 2022 . 8 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308142940/https://eurovision.tv/video/ronela-hajati-sekret-albania-official-music-video-eurovision-2022 . 8 March 2022 . 5 March 2022 . live.
  8. . Ronela HajatiSekretAlbaniaOfficial Music VideoEurovision 2022 . 8 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308143229/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMu47raqbcc . 8 March 2022 . 5 March 2022 . live.
  9. Web site: Dervishi . Anja . . Ronela Hajati nis xhirimet për videoklipin që do të përfaqësojë Shqipërinë në Eurovision, me një mesazh për Vjosën! . 10 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220210183912/https://www.topalbaniaradio.com/v7/ronela-hajati-nis-xhirimet-per-videoklipin-qe-do-te-perfaqesoje-shqiperine-ne-eurovision-me-nje-mesazh-per-vjosen/ . 10 February 2022 . sq . 10 February 2022 . live.
  10. Web site: . Ronela Hajati: Kënga ime, ndër më të mirat e Shqipërisë në Eurovision . 21 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220221112542/https://euronews.al/programs/shqiperi/sot/2022/02/17/ronela-hajati-kenga-ime-nder-me-te-mirat-e-shqiperise-ne-eurovision/ . 21 February 2022 . sq . 17 February 2022 . live.
  11. Web site: Geiser . Julian . Wiwibloggs . It's a date! Eurovision in Concert 2022 confirmed for 9 April at AFAS Live…and with Ronela Hajati singing . 18 February 2022 . 18 February 2022 .
  12. Web site: Wilson . Katie . . Barcelona Eurovision Party: Ronela, We Are Domi and Conchita confirmed for March 26 event . 20 January 2022 . 19 January 2022 .
  13. Web site: Rico . Vicente . Eurovision Spain . ¡La albanesa Ronela Hajati inaugura el cartel de la PrePartyES 2022! . 15 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220215195430/https://eurovision-spain.com/la-albanesa-ronela-hajati-inaugura-el-cartel-de-la-prepartyes-2022/ . 15 February 2022 . es . 15 February 2022 . live.
  14. Web site: Rössing . Dominik . ESCXtra . The first five acts have been announced for Israel Calling 2022 . 29 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220329122227/https://escxtra.com/2022/03/28/first-acts-israel-calling-2022/ . 29 March 2022 . 28 March 2022 . live.
  15. Web site: Luukela . Sami . ESCXtra . TVR invites artists from seven countries to the Selecția Națională 2022 final . 2 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220228211054/https://escxtra.com/2022/02/28/tvr-invites-artists-from-seven-countries-to-the-selectia-nationala-2022-final/ . 28 February 2022 . 28 February 2022 . live.
  16. Web site: . Eurovisión: Las favs de Chanel . 13 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220513190358/https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DXcohULCINaEo . 13 May 2022 . live.
  17. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Get voting! The Eurovision Awards return this December . 30 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221207195145/https://eurovision.tv/story/get-voting-eurovision-awards-return-december . 7 December 2022 . 30 November 2022 . live.
  18. Web site: . Top 100 Songs of 2022 . 10 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231210223310/https://www.topalbaniaradio.com/v7/playlist/top-100-songs-of-2022/ . 10 December 2023 . sq . live.
  19. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Festivali i Këngës, ëndrra e çdo artisti në edicionin jubilar të 60-të . 29 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211220214936/https://festivali.rtsh.al/artikull/festivali-i-kenges-endrra-e-cdo-artisti-ne-edicionin-jubilar-te-60-te . 20 December 2021 . sq . 20 December 2021 . live.
  20. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Fest 60' nis sonte nata e parë . 29 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211227164459/https://lajme.rtsh.al/artikull/fest-60-nis-sonte-nata-e-pare- . 27 December 2021 . sq . 27 December 2021 . live.
  21. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Sonte, nata e dytë e Fest'60 . 28 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211228135924/https://lajme.rtsh.al/artikull/sonte-nata-e-dyte-e-fest-60 . 28 December 2021 . sq . 29 December 2021 . live.
  22. Web site: Sinjali . Ronela Hajati ka një ëndërr të madhe, të shkojë në Eurovizion – por ka vetëm një problem . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211227160621/https://sinjali.com/ronela-hajati-ka-nje-enderr-te-madhe-te-shkoje-ne-eurovizion-por-ka-vetem-nje-problem/ . 27 December 2021 . sq . 6 June 2021 . live.
  23. Web site: . Nis lufta për fitoren e Festivalit të Këngës, Ronela Hajati dhe Alban Ramosaj, dy emrat e përfolur ende pa filluar gara . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211212113848/http://www.panorama.com.al/nis-lufta-per-fitoren-e-festivalit-te-kenges-ronela-hajati-dhe-alban-ramosaj-dy-emrat-e-perfolur-ende-pa-filluar-gara/ . 12 December 2021 . sq . 12 December 2021 . live.
  24. Web site: Reka . Sindi . . Tani mund të dëgjoni të plotë 'Sekret-in' e Ronelës për Festivalin e Fundvitit! . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206220610/https://www.topalbaniaradio.com/v7/tani-mund-te-degjoni-te-plote-sekret-in-e-roneles-per-festivalin-e-fundvitit/ . 6 December 2021 . sq . 4 December 2021 . live.
  25. Web site: O'Donoghue . Tom . ESCXtra . Xtra Decised: Ronela Hajati'Sekret' . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211226222027/https://escxtra.com/2021/12/26/xtra-decides-albania-ronela-hajati-sekret/ . 26 December 2021 . 26 December 2021 . live.
  26. Web site: Roberts . Dale . Aussievision . Albania: Aussievision's Festivali i Këngës 60 rankings . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211227162200/https://www.aussievision.net/post/albania-aussievision-s-festivali-i-k%C3%ABng%C3%ABs-60-rankings . 27 December 2021 . 8 December 2021 . live.
  27. Web site: Adams . William Lee . . FiK 60 poll results: Ronela and Alban are our readers' favourites to win . 28 December 2021 . 27 December 2021 .
  28. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . The 'Sekret' is out: Ronela Hajati will represent Albania . 29 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229224558/https://eurovision.tv/story/ronela-hajati-for-albania . 29 December 2021 . 29 December 2021 . live.
  29. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Turin, Italy, to host the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2022 . 31 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211009194415/https://eurovision.tv/story/turin-to-host-eurovision-2022 . 9 October 2021 . 8 October 2021 . live.
  30. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Rules–Eurovision Song Contest . 12 January 2017 . 31 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200408073043/https://eurovision.tv/about/rules/ . 8 April 2020 . live.
  31. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Semi-Final running orders revealed! . 29 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220329121334/https://eurovision.tv/story/eurovision-2022-semi-final-running-order . 29 March 2022 . 29 March 2022 . live.
  32. Web site: . Sekret / Ronela Hajati Tidal . 6 December 2021 . 2 December 2021 .
  33. News: . Ronela HajatiSekret Official Audio Video . 27 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206172043/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NczxScmhajw . 6 December 2021 . 3 December 2021 . live. Note: Open description for credits.
  34. Web site: International Federation of the Phonographic Industry Greece (IFPI Greece) . Official IFPI Charts Digital Singles Chart (International)Εβδομάδα: 19/2022 . 24 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220523153854/https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_iel.html . 23 May 2022 .
  35. Web site: . SekretSingle by Ronela Hajati . 6 December 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211206104527/https://music.apple.com/xk/album/sekret-single/1598163721 . 6 December 2021 . 6 December 2021 . live.
  36. Web site: Apple Music . SekretSingle by Ronela Hajati . 8 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220308140455/https://music.apple.com/xk/album/sekret-single/1612965826 . 8 March 2022 . 5 March 2022 . live.
  37. Web site: Apple Music (Cyprus) . SekretSingle by Ronela Hajati . 3 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220503183120/https://music.apple.com/cy/album/sekret-single/1612965826 . 3 May 2022 . 25 April 2022 . live.
  38. Web site: Apple Music (Greece) . SekretSingle by Ronela Hajati . 3 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220503182920/https://music.apple.com/gr/album/sekret-single/1612965826 . 3 May 2022 . 25 April 2022 . live.

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