Era Istrefi

It was this song that in 2016 brought the Balkan singer wide popularity in the West. Prior to that, her work was successful only among the Albanian-speaking population of Eastern Europe. The vocalist moved to Los Angeles and is working on her debut album.

With the participation of Istrefi recorded the official song of the 2018 FIFA World Cup “Live it up”. Nicky Jam and Will Smith were also featured in the composition.

The Albanian singer was born in 1994 in Pristina, date of birth - July 4. The girl's parents were associated with show business: her mother Suzanne Tahirslaj sang and performed in the 80-90s, her father Nezir Istrefi worked as a cameraman. Era has two older sisters: Nora and Nita. Nora Istrefi later also became a performer, and Nita chose a career as a stylist.

Istrefi spent his childhood and youth in Pristina. Even after leaving his hometown, Era admires the capital of Kosovo. In an interview with Wanderlust.co.uk, the artist admitted that she feels free there. Her favorite place is Tiffany Restaurant with traditional cuisine. She is also inspired by nature, mountains and waterfalls, which are located in the vicinity of Pristina.

In childhood, Era had to go through a drama. When the girl was ten years old, the head of the family died. Era's mother gave up her career and found another job to provide for her daughters. Suzanne, who herself left the stage, welcomed Nora and Era's passion for music.

Istrefi's first singles were released in 2013. The 19-year-old singer made her debut with the song "Mani për money". The Albanian-language song included words from the Geg dialect and English. The second single - "A Po Don" - was accompanied by a music video.

The production of a black-and-white video, in which the then blonde-haired Era, dressed in grunge style, dances in front of the camera, was handled by Entermedia. The same company will later work on a video for the song "BonBon", which will become the hallmark of the Era in international show business.

In 2014, the slow but sure entry of the singer into the space of Albanian dance music was accelerated by a scandal. Based on the lyrics of an already existing song by Nejmiya Paragushi "E Dehun" Istrefi, together with arranger Mixey, creates a hit of electronic music with the same name, but with a different sound.

The clip produces the effect of an exploding bomb: the openly dressed Era, surrounded by ballet dancers, is dancing in an unfinished Orthodox church located on the territory of the University of Pristina.

The building of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior appeared in the late 90s, but during the Kosovo war, the construction was stopped. Residents of Pristina, most of whom are Muslims, spoke out against the project. The Serbian Orthodox Church and the University of Pristina are currently arguing over the territory on which the temple stands. The site remains abandoned, the brick walls of the cathedral are decorated with drawings and inscriptions, which can be seen in the music video.

Nevertheless, the director of the video, Astrit Ismailit, in response to the dissatisfaction of the church representatives, explained that he did not want to offend the Serbs and even received permission to shoot. The video received the VideoFest Awards for Best Performance and Best Style.

At the end of a fruitful year, Istrefi released the single "13". The genre of R&B ballads, unusual for the performer, reveals the vocal range of the Era, revealing the similarity of Istrefi's voice with Rihanna's. The similar style of the clips for the songs "13" and "Russian Roulette" pushes to draw parallels.

But the comparisons will become clearer a year later, when the Albanian singer recorded the hit "BonBon". In an interview with MTV, Era admitted that the comparisons to Rihanna or Sia, which both fans and music critics made, flattered her very much. Istrefi said she has always adored Rihanna.

Filmed in Kosovo, an unpretentious video for the song "BonBon", like the single itself, was released on the last day of 2015. And then the singer's life turned upside down. A month and a half later, Istrefi signed a contract for the release of the album with the world's largest label Sony Music Entertainment. In June, the artist presented an English version of BonBon.

By this time, the video posted on New Year's Eve had collected over 153 million views on YouTube. Every exit from home in his native Pristina turned into an impromptu autograph session for Era.

In 2017, Istrefi moved to Los Angeles to work. The single "Redrum" was recorded with the participation of the former member of the pop group "Terror Jr" Felix Snow. In the same year the song "No I Love Yous" was released. Neither the first nor the second work could repeat the success of the hit "BonBon".

Whether Era Istrefi has a boyfriend is unknown - the girl does not talk about her personal life, despite her external openness. The era has spoken out several times in support of the LGBT community.

According to the zodiac sign Era is Cancer. Istrefi is 175 cm tall and weighs 55 kg. The singer got herself three tattoos. On the inside of the left forearm there is a mandala, on the back of the right hand there is a tattoo in the form of a smiley, and on the side there is the word “free”, which means “free”.

Era has over a million subscribers on Instagram. The girl uploads selfies and photos with fans, films what is happening during the production of clips and recording songs, and publishes pictures from performances and official meetings. Also conducts "Twitter", the information in which does not always duplicate "Instagram".

The first half of 2018 was fruitful for the performer. She has recorded 4 tracks, including the single "Live it up", which will appear on the official album "2018 FIFA World Cup". In June, a video for the song was released. A duet with a sister appeared earlier. Nora Istrefi and Era recorded the song "As Ni Gote". The last song for July 2018 is the single "Prisoner". Now they are shooting a video for this work. Istrefi's tour has not yet been announced. There is also no release date for the debut album.

In 2016, Era received Albanian citizenship. Worldwide recognition allowed her to participate in official meetings at a high state level. In June 2018, she and her sister Nora attended a public meeting with the President of Albania, Ilir Meta. Together with cultural, scientific and sports figures, the head of state watched one of the matches of the World Cup. Ilir Meta posted a photo from the event on Instagram.

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Era Istrefi Net Worth 2021

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1.9M in 2021. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $527.6K - $1.9M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2020

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1M in 2020. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $881.2K - $1.3M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2019

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1.8M in 2019. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $787.7K - $1.6M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2018

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1.4M in 2018. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $777K - $1.8M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2017

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $2M in 2017. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $569.3K - $1.7M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2016

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1.8M in 2016. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $883.8K - $1.1M.

Era Istrefi Net Worth 2015

Era Istrefi 's revenue is $1.8M in 2015. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Era Istrefi and could vary in the range between $881K - $1.5M.

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