Theje Explained

Theje
Cover:Alban Ramosaj - Theje.webp
Alt:Fragments of broken glass shaped in form of a heart on a red background
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Alban Ramosaj
Language:Albanian
English Title:"Break it"
Label:Independent
Producer:Marko Polo
Chronology:Alban Ramosaj
Prev Title:Thikat e mia
Prev Year:2021
Next Title:Love Letter
Next Year:2022

"Albanian: Theje|i=no" (in Albanian ˈθɛjɛ/;) is a song by Albanian singer and songwriter Alban Ramosaj. The song was written and composed by Ramosaj himself and produced by Marko Polo. It was independently released as a single for digital download and streaming on 3 December 2021. The song is an Albanian-language ethnic ballad combining traditional Albanian instruments and sounds, with its lyrics focusing on the theme of unconditional love. Music critics and fans applauded the song, with praise concentrated on its ethnic nature and instrumentation, as well as Ramosaj's vocal delivery. An accompanying lyric video was premiered to the singer's official YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release on 3 December.

In late December 2021, Ramosaj competed with "Albanian: Theje|i=no" in the 60th edition of Albanian: [[Festivali i Këngës]]|i=no intentionally to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. During the final, the singer finished in the second place despite being a favourite to win the contest. His performance commenced in black and white and progressed with colours, while the background LED screens displayed thunder and dark imagery.

Background and release

In an interview for Wiwibloggs, after winning the 22nd edition of Albanian: [[Kënga Magjike]]|italics=no in May 2021, Ramosaj revealed his intention to participate at Albanian: [[Festivali i Këngës]]|i=no with the aim to represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.[1] The following November, the Albanian broadcaster Albanian: [[RTSH|Radio Televizioni Shqiptar]]|i=no (RTSH) announced that they had selected Ramosaj among 20 other artists to compete in the live shows of the 60th edition of Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=no in late December 2021.[2] [3] Thereafter, "Albanian: Theje|i=no" was independently released as a single in various territories for digital download and streaming on 3 December 2021. An accompanying lyric video was uploaded to Ramosaj's YouTube channel simultaneously with the single's release.

Composition and reception

"Albanian: Theje|i=no", which translated means "Break it", was composed and written by Ramosaj himself, with additional mastering and mixing as well as the production done by Albanian composer Marko Polo.[4] [5] [6] The Albanian-language song is musically an ethnic ballad with a blend of traditional Albanian instruments and sounds.[7] [8] Lyrically, the song touches on the theme of unconditional love and delves into a past relationship of the singer, in which he forgave and continued to offer love and trust to his love interest.[9] Upon its release, "Albanian: Theje|i=no" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. In a review for ESCUnited conducted by several staff members, "Albanian: Theje|i=no" has been described as a "pleasant" and "epic" ethnic ballad with an "emotional vibe" and a traditional Albanian nature, which was praised by multiple writers.[8] Incorporating what writer William saw as building in "unexpected ways", the song begins into a "mystery surrounding" developing from the verse into two following "epic" choruses before ending "out of nowhere".[8] Writer Tom Padraig of Wiwibloggs similarly expressed praise towards the song's structure as well as Ramosaj's vocal delivery.[10]

Festivali i Këngës

See also: Festivali i Këngës 60.

RTSH organised the 60th edition of Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=no to select the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.[11] [12] The contest consisted of two semi-finals on 27 and 28 December, respectively, and the grand final on 29 December 2021.[13] [14] Ramosaj was officially announced as a selected contestant to participate in the contest in November 2021.[2] During his shows, Ramosaj's performance commenced in black and white with thunder being featured on the LED walls throughout the performance.[15] While music critics were favorable towards both Ramosaj's vocal delivery and the song's ethnic nature, he was regarded by the media as a strong contender[16] [17] and became among the Eurovision fans favourite to win the contest.[18] [19] [20] During the grand final of Albanian: Festivali i Këngës|i=no, the singer eventually ended up finishing in second place.[21] [22] He later expressed his gratitude and thanked his fans for their support through a social media post, while saying that he counts 2021 as his year.[23] [24]

Personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube.[25]

Track listing

  1. "Albanian: Theje|i=no"3:04

Release history

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DateFormat(s)Label
3 December 2021Independent[26]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Adams . William Lee . . Eurovision sing-a-long: How well does Albanian pop star Alban Ramosaj know the song contest? . 23 January 2022 . 13 June 2021 .
  2. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Shpallet lista e këngëtarëve pjesëmarrës në Festivalin e 60-të . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109151515/https://festivali.rtsh.al/artikull/shpallet-lista-e-kengetareve-pjesemarres-ne-festivalin-e-60-te . 9 November 2021 . sq . 9 November 2021 . live.
  3. Web site: ESCplus . Albania: anunciados los participantes de la 60ª edición del Festivali I Këngës . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211109105143/https://www.escplus.es/albania-anunciados-los-participantes-de-la-60a-edicion-del-festivali-i-kenges/ . 9 November 2021 . es . 9 November 2021 . live.
  4. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . Albania shares 'Festivali i Këngës' songs . 3 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211203214556/https://eurovision.tv/story/albania-shares-festivali-i-kenges-songs . 3 December 2021 . 3 December 2021 . live.
  5. Web site: Tejeci . Erdi . Wiwibloggs . 'I do truly believe this is the right song for FiK'Alban Ramosaj talks about his Festivali i Këngës journey and Eurovision dream . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123141654/https://wiwibloggs.com/2021/12/16/interview-alban-ramosaj-fik60-journey-eurovision-dream/267740/ . 23 January 2022 . 16 December 2021 . live.
  6. Web site: Gazeta Metro . Pas 'Thikat e mija', Alban Ramosaj publikon 'Theje' . 24 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220124231845/https://gazetametro.net/pas-thikat-e-mija-alban-ramosaj-publikon-theje/ . 24 January 2022 . sq . 3 December 2021 . live.
  7. Web site: SoundsEuropean . Netherlands Alban Ramosaj'Theje' . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220107071139/https://www.soundseuropean.com/2022/01/netherlands-alban-ramosaj-theje.html . 7 January 2022 . 7 January 2022 . live.
  8. Web site: Maude . James . ESC United . Albania: Festivali i Këngës 60 Reviews, Part One . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123225052/https://www.escunited.com/albania-festivali-i-kenges-60-reviews-part-one/ . 23 January 2022 . 26 December 2021 . live.
  9. Web site: Adams . William Lee . Wiwibloggs . Alban Ramosaj on FiK60: 'My main goal is to be happy with what I deliver' . 25 January 2022 . 28 December 2021 .
  10. Web site: Wiwibloggs . Wiwi Jury: We rank our favourites in Albania's Festivali i Këngës 60 . 25 January 2022 . 26 December 2021 .
  11. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Festivali i Këngës, ëndrra e çdo artisti në edicionin jubilar të 60-të . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  12. Web site: Granger . Anthony . Eurovoix . Tonight: Albania Selects for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 . 24 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229092122/https://eurovoix.com/2021/12/29/tonight-%F0%9F%87%A6%F0%9F%87%B1-albania-selects-for-the-eurovision-song-contest-2022/ . 29 December 2021 . 29 December 2021 . live.
  13. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Fest 60' nis sonte nata e parë . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  14. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Sonte, nata e dytë e Fest'60 . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  15. Web site: ESC Kompakt . Live-Blog Albanien: FiK 60Das Finale des Festivali i Këngës 2021 . 25 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220125133823/https://esc-kompakt.de/live-blog-albanien-heute-21-uhr-fik-60-das-finale-des-festivali-i-kenges-2021/comment-page-5/ . 25 January 2022 . de . 29 December 2021 . live.
  16. Web site: . Nis lufta për fitoren e Festivalit të Këngës, Ronela Hajati dhe Alban Ramosaj, dy emrat e përfolur ende pa filluar gara . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  17. Web site: Adams . William Lee . Wiwibloggs . FiK 60 poll results: Ronela and Alban are our readers' favourites to win . 23 January 2022 . 27 December 2021 .
  18. Web site: O'Donoghue . Tom . ESCXtra . Xtra Decised: Ronela Hajati'Sekret' . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  19. Web site: Roberts . Dale . Aussievision . Albania: Aussievision's Festivali i Këngës 60 rankings . 23 January 2022 . 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.
  20. Web site: Christou . Costa . ESCXtra . You have predicted Alban Ramosaj to win Festivali i Këngës 60! . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211230001450/https://escxtra.com/2021/12/29/you-have-predicted-alban-ramosaj-to-win-festivali-i-kenges-60/ . 30 December 2021 . 29 December 2021 . live.
  21. Web site: European Broadcasting Union (EBU) . The 'Sekret' is out: Ronela Hajati will represent Albania . 24 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229224558/https://eurovision.tv/story/ronela-hajati-for-albania . 29 December 2021 . 29 December 2021 . live.
  22. Web site: Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) . Ronela Hajati fiton vendin e parë në Festivalin e Këngës . 24 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211229225546/https://lajme.rtsh.al/artikull/ronela-hajati-fiton-vendin-e-pare-ne-festivalin-e-kenges . 29 December 2021 . sq . 29 December 2021 . live.
  23. Web site: Dervishi . Anja . . Alban Ramosaj ndan me ndjekësit disa fjalë pas eksperiencës së tij në Festivalin e Këngës! . 24 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220124233407/https://www.topalbaniaradio.com/v7/alban-ramosaj-ndan-me-ndjekesit-disa-fjale-pas-eksperiences-se-tij-ne-festivalin-e-kenges/ . 24 January 2022 . sq . 31 December 2021 . live.
  24. Web site: . Alban Ramosaj reagon për herë të parë pas humbjes në Festivalin e RTSH-së . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211231111850/https://telegrafi.com/alban-ramosaj-reagon-per-te-pare-pas-humbjes-ne-festivalin-e-rtsh-se/ . 31 December 2021 . sq . 31 December 2021 . live.
  25. . Alban RamosajTheje Official Lyric Video . 23 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123140024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETRUj71stp8 . 23 January 2022 . 3 December 2021 . live. Note: Open description for credits.
  26. Citations regarding the digital release of "Albanian: Theje|=ino" by Alban Ramosaj in various selected countries:

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