Piano Rap
"Piano Rap" is a song recorded by Kosovo-Albanian rapper Ledri Vula released as the lead single from his debut studio album, 10/10 (2020). The Albanian-language rap song was written by the aforementioned rapper. It was produced by Butrint Buçinca and Duja, and mastered by Johan Bejerholm.
"Piano Rap" | ||||
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The official cover art for "Piano Rap" | ||||
Single by Ledri Vula | ||||
from the album 10/10 | ||||
Language | Albanian | |||
Released | 1 February 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:31 | |||
Label | Loudcom Media | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ledri Vula | |||
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Ledri Vula singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Piano Rap" on YouTube |
Commercially, "Piano Rap" experienced success in Albania and went on to the country's number one The Top List chart.[1] Created by using a 360° camera, an official music video was shot in Kosovo and uploaded on 1 February 2020 onto YouTube in order to accompany the single's release.[2][3]
Background
Composition
With a duration time of three minutes and thirty one seconds, "Piano Rap" was solely written by Ledri Vula with a production helmed by Albanian producers Butrint Buçinca and Duja.[4] Swedish producer Johan Bejerholm was additionally hired for the record's mastering process.[4] In terms of the musical notation, the Albanian-language rap song is performed in the key of A♭ minor in common time with an allegro tempo of 129 beats per minute.[5] It lyrically focuses on Ledri's struggles for escaping the prison of materialism and avoiding losing yourself.
Promotion
"Piano Rap" was released as the lead single from Ledri's debut studio album 10/10 (2020) on digital platforms and to streaming services on 1 February 2020 through Loudcom Media. An accompanying music video was further premiered to the official YouTube channel of the rapper on the same day.[6][7][8]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.[9][4]
- Ledri Vula – performing, songwriting, vocals
- Butrint Buçinca – record production
- Duja – record production
- Johan Bejerholm – mastering
- Elena Kelmendi – video production
- Granit Bytyqi – production coordinating
- Lee Berisha – camera operating, video editing
Charts
Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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Albania (The Top List)[10] | 1 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | 1 February 2020 |
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References
- "King Ledri zë sërish fronin!". topalbaniaradio.com (in Albanian). Top Albania Radio. 10 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ledri Vula publikon videoklipin 360° të "Piano Rap"". lajmi.net (in Albanian). 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "LEDRI PUBLIKON KËNGËN E RE "PIANO RAP", KREJT NDRYSHE NGA ATO RITMIKE". insajderi.com (in Albanian). 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "LLedri Vula - Piano Rap | Official Music Video". YouTube. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
- "Piano Rap by Ledri Vula on Tunebat.com". tunebat.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ""Piano Rap" në 360 shkallë nga Ledri Vula". koha.net (in Albanian). Koha. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ledri Vula sjell projektin e ri "Piano Rap"". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Ledri flet pas publikimit të "Piano rap"". botasot.info (in Albanian). Bota Sot. 1 February 2020. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Piano Rap / Ledri Vula TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 12 March 2020. Note: Open "Credits" for credits.
- "THE TOP LIST–09/02/2019". topawards.top-channel.tv (in Albanian). Top Channel. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- Citations regarding the digital release of "Piano Rap" by Ledri Vula in various selected countries:
- "Piano Rap by Ledri Vula on Apple Music Germany". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- "Piano Rap by Ledri Vula on Apple Music Spain". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- "Piano Rap by Ledri Vula on Apple Music United States". music.apple.com. Apple Music. Retrieved 12 March 2020.