Besa (singer)

Besa Kokëdhima (born 29 May 1989), also known as Besa, is one of the most recognised and awarded Albanian singer/performers. Besa is known for being a contestant and award winner in countless Music Festivals and shows in Albania, Kosova & North Macedonia. She has released 5 solo albums. In 2009, Besa participated in the Selecţia Naţională in Romania for the Eurovision Song Contest, with the English-language song "Nothin' Gonna Change", and reached the semi-finals.[1] Besa was also a contestant and winner on Albanian music festivals Kënga Magjike 2013 and Top Fest 2008. Besa is currently a judge on the Albanian television show The Voice of Albania.[2]

Besa
Birth nameBesa Kokëdhima
Born (1989-05-29) 29 May 1989
Fier, Albania
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Years active2003–present
LabelsIndependent

Biography

In 2003, Besa released her debut song "Më Beso", which was written by producer Florian Mumajesi, and featured the then newly formed Albanian group Produkt 28. The song was awarded "Mikorofoni I Artë" in 2003.

Besa released her debut album which was titled "Besa", in 2006.[3] The album was written in collaboration with well-known Albanian music industry personalities, including as Dorian Gjoni, Flori Mumajesi, Genti Lako, Andy DJ, and Stine.

Besa has participated in a number of music contests including "Notafest" where she was awarded first prize for the R&B single "Lëshoje Hapin." [4] In 2006, Besa was chosen to represent Albania at the MTV Exit Concert. In 2009, Besa represented Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest, and reached the semi-finals.[1] Besa competed in Ohrid Fest, where she won Best Performance. Besa has also participated in a number of televised music competitions, including the Albanian television competitions "Kënga Magjike", and Top Fest. In 2010, Besa competed in Top Fest, and won Best Female Singer with her single "Kalorësi i Natës."

Since 2010, Besa has released a number of singles and, including the single "Fishekzjarre", in 2012, the single "Burning" in 2013, and "Zemrën Dot Nuk ta Lexoj" in 2014. These singles were commercially successful and well received.[5][6][7][8][9]

Besa has also published two holiday albums titled "Besa për Festat" and "Ti Je Festa Ime".[10][11] Besa për Festat consisted of 8 traditional English songs adopted in the Albanian language. The tracks were accompanied by music videos featuring Besa and the National Orchestra. The album also featured a Christmas Version of the song "Tatuazh ne Zemer." The album Ti Je Festa Ime received positive reviews, and one article called the album "one of the most well-received projects of the year".[12][13]

In December 2016 Besa announced she was joining the panel of The Voice of Albania as a judge and coach for the new season. Besa was voted as Albania's favorite judge later in the series by Top Channel polls.

Discography

Besa (2006)
  1. Si Motra
  2. Mëngjesi Im Je Ti
  3. Lamtumirë
  4. Kënga e Vetmisë
  5. Parajsa
  6. Ndale më Ngadalë
  7. Malli Im
  8. Hajde Hajde
  9. Të Dua Ty
  10. Lëshoje Hapin ("Jury's Prize" in "Notafest")
  11. Zonja dhe Zotërinj ("Hit Award" at "Mikrofoni i Artë 2005")

Besa për Festat - EP (2013)
  1. Gëzuar Krishtlindjet (Cover from "We Wish You a Merry Christmas")
  2. O Natë e Shenjtë (Cover from "O Holy Night")
  3. Natë e Shenjtë, Natë e Qetë (Cover from "Silent Night, Holy Night")
  4. Një Këmbanë po Jehon (Cover from "Jingle Bell Rock")
  5. Le të Shkojë (Cover from "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!")
  6. Zilet Tring (Cover from "Jingle Bells")
  7. Nën Qiellin Magjik Ne Do Kërcejmë "(Cover from "Winter Wonderland)"
  8. Tatuazh në Zemër (featuring Darko Dimitrov) [Acoustic]

Double CD (2015)
  1. Nuk Jam Ajo (with Jehona Sopi)
  2. Kalorësi i Natës (Best Female Award in "Top Fest 2010")
  3. Pa Yllin Tënd ("Jon Music" Award at "Kënga Magjike 2007")
  4. Always on My Mind
  5. Formula e Dashurisë
  6. Unik ("Best Pop & Rock" Award at "Top Fest 2007")
  7. Ajër (4th place at Festivali i Këngës 2008)
  8. Engjëjt Vrasin Njëlloj (Winner of "Top Fest 2008")
  9. Versus (Shqip)
  10. You Shine (Cover of "You Shine" by Genti)
  11. Blue Lagune (featuring Kelly & Freaky)
  12. E Bukura dhe Bisha (9th place at Festivali i Këngës 2010)
  13. Botën Do Ndryshoja (3rd Prize and the "Critics' Award" at "Kënga Magjike 2010")
  14. Nothing's Gonna Change (bonus track)
  15. Parajsa (bonus track)
  16. My Love Is Gone (bonus track)
  17. Never Say Goodbye (bonus track)
  18. Close Down the Lights / Inchide Lumina Saruta-ma (bonus track)
  19. Më beso (featuring Produkt 28)
  20. Tani Të Dua ("Best Dance" in "Kënga Magjike 2006")
  21. Blue Lagoon (featuring Feaky & Kelly)
  22. Fishekzjarre ("Radio Hit" at "Top Fest 2012")
  23. Burning (featuring LLP)
  24. Folie
  25. Tatuazh në Zemër ("Best Dance" and First Prize at "Kënga Magjike 2013")

Other singles (2015+)
  • Zemrën Dot Nuk ta Lexoj (featuring 2Po2)
  • Mbretëreshë
  • Zejemër (featuring Dr. Mic)
  • Arabia (Faj) (featuring Gmd Babydave)
  • 14
  • Amelia (featuring Mattyas)
  • All in (featuring Flori & Vicky DJ)
  • Kameleon (featuring Ansy)
  • 123 (featuring Florian Mumajesi)
  • Hangover
  • Kokëfortë
  • Mos m'le me ra (featuring Elinel)

Ti Je Festa Ime - EP (2014)
  1. Ti je festa ime "(Original song)"
  2. Noeli i parë (Cover from "The First Noel")
  3. Santa Claus po vjen në qytet (Cover from "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town ")
  4. Rreth pemës po këndojmë (Cover from "Rocking Around The Christmas Tree")
  5. Krishtlindje të bardha (Cover from "White Christmas")
  6. Për ditët që do t'vijnë (Cover from "Auld Lang Syne")
  7. Sonata e zileve (Cover from "Carol Of The Bells")
  8. Gëzuar Krishtlindjet (Cover from "We Wish You a Merry Christmas")
  9. O Natë e Shenjtë (Cover from "O Holy Night")
  10. Natë e Shenjtë, Natë e Qetë (Cover from "Silent Night, Holy Night")
  11. Një Këmbanë po Jehon (Cover from "Jingle Bell Rock")
  12. Le të Shkojë (Cover from "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!")
  13. Zilet Tring (Cover from "Jingle Bells")
  14. Nën Qiellin Magjik Ne Do Kërcejmë "(Cover from "Winter Wonderland)"
  15. Tatuazh në Zemër (featuring Darko Dimitrov) [Acoustic]

Awards and nominations

Kënga Magjike

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 "Tani Të Dua" Best Dance Won
2007 "Pa yllin tënd" Jon Music Award Won
2011 "Botën Do Ndryshoja" Critic Prize Won
Third Prize Won
2013 "Tatuazh ne zemer" First Prize Won
Best Dance Won

Kult Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 "Ti je festa ime" Song of the Year Nominated

Nota Fest

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 "Lëshoje Hapin" First Prize Won
Special Award Won

Mikrofoni i Arte

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005 "Zonja Dhe Zotërinj" First Prize Won

Top Fest

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 "Unik" Best Pop/Rock Won
2008 "Engjejt vrasin njelloj" First Prize Won
Internet Award Won
2010 "Kalorës I Natës" Best Female Won
2012 "Fishekzjarre" Top Albania Radio Award Won

Video Fest Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 "Kalorësi I natës" Best Performance in Video Won
Best Female Nominated
Best Director Nominated
Best Pop Nominated
Best Styling Nominated
2014 "Zemrën Dot Nuk Ta Lexoj ( ft 2po2)" Best Pop Nominated

Zhurma Show Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 "Mbretëreshë" Best Performer Nominated
Best Styling Nominated
2014 "Zemrën dot nuk ta lexoj" Best Duo/Group Nominated
Best Video / First Prize Nominated
2015 "Amelia (ft.Mattyas)" Best Dance Nominated

References
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