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Albert Stanaj

Albert Stanaj

Albanian-American singer and songwriter (born 1994)

Albert Stanaj (Albanian: [alˈbɛɾt staˈnaj]; born 12 February 1994), known professionally as Stanaj, is an Albanian-American singer and songwriter.

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Life and career

1994–present: Early life and continued success

Albert Stanaj was born to Albanian parents on 12 February 1994 in Albania and was raised in the city of New York, the United States.[2][3][4] Stanaj attended the Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York.[4] He also participated in numerous music festivals in Albania, Europe as well as the United States.[2] At 18, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his professional musical career.[5] His debut single "Ain't Love Strange" released in 2016 peaked at number two in Albania.[6]

Artistry

Stanaj has cited Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston as his major influences.[2][4]

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

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Singles

As lead artist

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Notes

  1. The Preview did not enter the Billboard Album Chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.[7]
  2. "You Remind Me" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 25 on the Dance/Electronic Digital Songs and number 43 on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[7]

References

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    "Albert Stanaj – Credits". All Media Network. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 21 December 2021.
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    "Stanaj | Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 9 April 2021. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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    "Stanaj–Biografia" (in Albanian). TeksteShqip. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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    Frydenlund, Zach (23 January 2015). "Here's What We Know About Albert Stanaj, the Singer/Songwriter Who's Been Working With Drake". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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    Frydenlund, Zach (13 March 2015). "Interview: Singer/Songwriter Stanaj Talks Meeting Jay Z, Playing the Piano at Drake's Mansion, and New Projects". Complex Networks. Archived from the original on 3 February 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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    Velija, Kreizia (19 November 2016). "Stanaj, artisti shqiptar që po çan tregun amerikan" (in Albanian). Top Albania Radio. Archived from the original on 10 April 2021. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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    "Stanaj Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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    Note: "The Top List" are the charts conducted by Top Channel since December 2015. For peak positions in Albania:
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    "Stanaj – Listen All Songs". Tophit. Retrieved 27 April 2021. Note: The 'Peak Position On Top Radio Hits' column is to be taken into consideration.
  10. [10]
    "Discografie – Stanaj" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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    Note: "The Top List" are the charts conducted by Top Channel since December 2015. For peak positions in Albania:
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    Positions (booklet). Ariana Grande. Republic Records. 2020. p. 1. UPC 602435350967.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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    Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over (booklet). Demi Lovato. Republic Records. 2021. p. 1. UPC 602435785493.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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