"Sekret" | ||||
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Single by Ronela Hajati | ||||
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Released | 5 March 2022 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:01 | |||
Label | Independent | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ronela Hajati | |||
Producer(s) | Marko Polo | |||
Ronela Hajati singles chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
Music video | ||||
"Sekret" on YouTube | ||||
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 entry | ||||
Country | ||||
Artist(s) | ||||
Languages |
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Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | 12th | |||
Semi-final points | 58 | |||
Entry chronology | ||||
◄ "Karma" (2021) | ||||
"Duje" (2023) ► |
"Sekret" (Albanian: [sɛˈkɾɛt]; transl. "Secret") is a song by Albanian singer-songwriter Ronela Hajati. It was written by Hajati herself and produced by Marko Polo. Musically, it is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song with folk instrumentation included in its instrumentation that tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled." Originally released as a single on 5 March 2022, it represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, after winning the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës in December 2021.
"Sekret" was written by Hajati herself and produced by Albanian producer Marko Polo. [2] Combining traditional and modern elements, "Sekret" is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song whose instrumentation includes folk instrumentation. [3] [4] The song tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled." [5] In an interview in January 2022, Hajati revealed that the song would undergo a revamp with Dutch producer Diztortion in London. [6]
"Sekret" was independently released as a single on digital platforms and to streaming services on 2 December 2021. [7] For the purpose of Hajati's Eurovision participation, the song was revamped and made available on the aforementioned formats on 5 March 2022. [8] [9]
An accompanying music video for "Sekret" premiered on the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest on 4 March 2022. [10] [11] Filmed in Gjirokastër and along the Vjosë River at Byllis and Tepelenë, the video is a tribute to the Albanian mythological snake of Bistricë. [12] [13] Regarding the video's theme, it was aimed to increase public awareness and conservation efforts for the threatened Vjosë River, which is often dubbed as Europe's last living wild river. [13]
To further promote the song, Hajati went on to perform "Sekret" at the Eurovision pre-parties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and Tel Aviv between March and April 2022. [14] [15] [16] [17] She also performed the song live during Romania's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, Selecția Națională 2022, on 5 March. [18]
Spanish singer Chanel incorporated "Sekret" on her exclusive Spotify playlist Eurovisión: Las favs de Chanel. [19] The song further received a nomination for the Best Non-Qualifier at the 2022 Eurovision Awards. [20] In the year 2022, Top Albania Radio included the song in its year-end compilation of the top songs, positioning it at number 65. [21]
The Albanian national broadcaster, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), organised the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës to choose the nation's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. [22] It consisted of two semi-finals on 27 and 28 December, respectively, and the grand final on 29 December 2021. [23] [24] Prior to her participation at Festivali i Këngës, Hajati stated that it has always been her dream to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest. [25] While music critics were favorable towards both Hajati's vocal delivery and the song's ethnic nature, the singer has been regarded by media as a strong contender to win the contest. [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] A postcard video introduced Hajati's performances, portraying the close relationship she had with her father, Marash Hajati, who had led the national broadcaster, RTSH, for several years. [3] During her warrior-inspired performances, Hajati wore a black and gold costume, which featured bold epaulettes and a tight corset, to convey her strength. [3] Onstage, the singer was accompanied by numerous dancers and a variety of dark imagery was displayed on the LED backdrop. [3] In the grand final of the contest, Hajati was announced as the winner of the contest and the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. [31]
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 took place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 10 and 12 May and the grand final on 14 May 2022. [32] According to the Eurovision rules, all participating countries, except the host nation and the " Big Five", consisting of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals to compete for the final, although the top 10 countries from their respective semi-finals progress to the grand final. [33] In March 2022, it was announced that "Sekret" would be performed first in the first semi-final of the contest. [34]
Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube. [35] [2]
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Albania ( The Top List) | 3 |
Greece International ( IFPI) [36] | 67 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various
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2 December 2021 | Festivali i Këngës | Independent | [7] | |
5 March 2022 | Eurovision Song Contest | [9] | |||
Cyprus
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25 April 2022 | Panik | [37] | ||
Greece
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[38] |
"Sekret" | ||||
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Single by Ronela Hajati | ||||
Language |
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Released | 5 March 2022 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:01 | |||
Label | Independent | |||
Songwriter(s) | Ronela Hajati | |||
Producer(s) | Marko Polo | |||
Ronela Hajati singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
Alternative cover | ||||
Music video | ||||
"Sekret" on YouTube | ||||
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 entry | ||||
Country | ||||
Artist(s) | ||||
Languages |
| |||
Finals performance | ||||
Semi-final result | 12th | |||
Semi-final points | 58 | |||
Entry chronology | ||||
◄ "Karma" (2021) | ||||
"Duje" (2023) ► |
"Sekret" (Albanian: [sɛˈkɾɛt]; transl. "Secret") is a song by Albanian singer-songwriter Ronela Hajati. It was written by Hajati herself and produced by Marko Polo. Musically, it is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song with folk instrumentation included in its instrumentation that tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled." Originally released as a single on 5 March 2022, it represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy, after winning the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës in December 2021.
"Sekret" was written by Hajati herself and produced by Albanian producer Marko Polo. [2] Combining traditional and modern elements, "Sekret" is an Albanian-language upbeat "ethno" pop song whose instrumentation includes folk instrumentation. [3] [4] The song tells the tale of a forbidden relationship and Hajati's "intense longing for the sexual desire of her love interest to be fulfilled." [5] In an interview in January 2022, Hajati revealed that the song would undergo a revamp with Dutch producer Diztortion in London. [6]
"Sekret" was independently released as a single on digital platforms and to streaming services on 2 December 2021. [7] For the purpose of Hajati's Eurovision participation, the song was revamped and made available on the aforementioned formats on 5 March 2022. [8] [9]
An accompanying music video for "Sekret" premiered on the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest on 4 March 2022. [10] [11] Filmed in Gjirokastër and along the Vjosë River at Byllis and Tepelenë, the video is a tribute to the Albanian mythological snake of Bistricë. [12] [13] Regarding the video's theme, it was aimed to increase public awareness and conservation efforts for the threatened Vjosë River, which is often dubbed as Europe's last living wild river. [13]
To further promote the song, Hajati went on to perform "Sekret" at the Eurovision pre-parties in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Madrid and Tel Aviv between March and April 2022. [14] [15] [16] [17] She also performed the song live during Romania's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, Selecția Națională 2022, on 5 March. [18]
Spanish singer Chanel incorporated "Sekret" on her exclusive Spotify playlist Eurovisión: Las favs de Chanel. [19] The song further received a nomination for the Best Non-Qualifier at the 2022 Eurovision Awards. [20] In the year 2022, Top Albania Radio included the song in its year-end compilation of the top songs, positioning it at number 65. [21]
The Albanian national broadcaster, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), organised the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës to choose the nation's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy. [22] It consisted of two semi-finals on 27 and 28 December, respectively, and the grand final on 29 December 2021. [23] [24] Prior to her participation at Festivali i Këngës, Hajati stated that it has always been her dream to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest. [25] While music critics were favorable towards both Hajati's vocal delivery and the song's ethnic nature, the singer has been regarded by media as a strong contender to win the contest. [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] A postcard video introduced Hajati's performances, portraying the close relationship she had with her father, Marash Hajati, who had led the national broadcaster, RTSH, for several years. [3] During her warrior-inspired performances, Hajati wore a black and gold costume, which featured bold epaulettes and a tight corset, to convey her strength. [3] Onstage, the singer was accompanied by numerous dancers and a variety of dark imagery was displayed on the LED backdrop. [3] In the grand final of the contest, Hajati was announced as the winner of the contest and the Albanian representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022. [31]
The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 took place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, and consisted of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 10 and 12 May and the grand final on 14 May 2022. [32] According to the Eurovision rules, all participating countries, except the host nation and the " Big Five", consisting of France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom, are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals to compete for the final, although the top 10 countries from their respective semi-finals progress to the grand final. [33] In March 2022, it was announced that "Sekret" would be performed first in the first semi-final of the contest. [34]
Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube. [35] [2]
Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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Albania ( The Top List) | 3 |
Greece International ( IFPI) [36] | 67 |
Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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Various
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2 December 2021 | Festivali i Këngës | Independent | [7] | |
5 March 2022 | Eurovision Song Contest | [9] | |||
Cyprus
|
25 April 2022 | Panik | [37] | ||
Greece
|
[38] |