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Etnon
Hip-hop duo from Kosovo
Etnon (formerly Etno Engjujt)[1] were an ethnic Albanian Hop-Hop duo from Pristina, Kosovo formed in 1997. The group consisted of Genc Prelvukaj (born July 17, 1981)[2] and Milot Hasangjekaj, known respectively as Gentz and Mc`M.[3][1]
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Etnon had been known for their fusion of ethnic Albanian music with rhythm of modern hip-hop. The group managed to be among the most popular acts during post-war years because of the appeal of their heavy nationalism. Their song "Albanian" from their fourth album Vitamin E was their most influential song, and has left traces in the Albanian music scene.[4][5] The nationalism shown in music video for the song caused it to be banned from airing in Montenegro.[6][7] Etnon produced seven albums over their 21 years of activity. The group is no longer active, as the members split in 2018.[8] Prelvukaj stayed within the music industry as the CEO of Black Fish Entertainment and has found success in his solo career.[9] Hasangjekaj is no longer active in the industry entirely after his solo act from 2017-2021 known as BigEm.[10] In 2019, after the group's dissolve, many of Etnon's songs were published by Prelvukaj onto Spotify, Deezer, and iTunes via compilations.[11]
Etnon often cooperated with other Albanian singers, such as Mad Lion, Don Arbas, Lyrical Son, Tingulli 3nt, Genta Ismajli, and Arta Bajrami.[12]