"Karnaval" (transl. Carnival) is a song by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata. The song was written by Gjata, Lira Blakaj, Luca Luisa Ionela (Minelli) and Victor Bouroșu, who produced the song. It was released as a single for digital download and streaming by Loud on 7 December 2024.
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| Single by Elvana Gjata | ||||
| Language | Albanian, English, Spanish | |||
| Released | 7 December 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:35 | |||
| Label | Loud | |||
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| Producer(s) | Victor Bouroșu | |||
| Elvana Gjata singles chronology | ||||
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| "Me tana" on YouTube | ||||
Background and composition
edit"Karnaval" was written by Elvana Gjata, Lira Blakaj, Luca Luisa Ionela (Minelli) and Victor Bouroșu, and was produced by Bouroșu.[1] The song was released as a single for digital download and streaming by Loud in various territories on 7 December 2024.[2] It is an Albanian, English and Spanish-language dance and pop song.[3][4]
Reception
edit"Karnaval" garnered generally positive reviews from Aussievision with critics praising its "catchy" and "well-constructed" pop sound.[4] Dale describes it as a "blend of a World Cup anthem" and a "beach club hit", noting that while it lacks a "distinct Albanian edge", it remains "high-quality" and "fun".[4] Jamie expresses confidence that the song has the potential to reach the grand final of Eurovision Song Contest, should it represent Albania.[4] Craig acknowledges the song's "punchiness" and "strong" production, highlighting the effective fusion of Albanian and Spanish elements, and predicts it will perform well in the competition.[4]
Festivali i Këngës
editThe national broadcaster of Albania, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), will organise the 63rd edition of Festivali i Këngës to determine the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.[5][6] Gjata was announced as one of the 30 participating artists on 7 October 2024.[7][8] To introduce her entry "Karnaval", a promotional video was published on RTSH's official YouTube channel on 6 December as a preview of the song in the context of the contest.[9] Gjata performed in the second semi-final of the contest on 20 December.[10][11]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Spotify.[1]
- Elvana Gjata – lead artist, songwriting
- Lira Blakaj – songwriting
- Victor Bouroșu – producing, songwriting
- Luca Luisa Ionela (Minelli) – songwriting
Track listing
edit- Digital download and streaming[2]
- "Karnaval" (Radio Version) – 2:35
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format(s) | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 7 December 2024 |
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Radio
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Loud
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References
edit- ^ a b "Karnaval – Single by Elvana Gjata". Spotify. 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024. Note: To display the credits, click on the three dots positioned at the right of the track.
- ^ a b c Citations regarding the release of "Karnaval" by Elvana Gjata in various selected countries:
- "Karnaval – Single by Elvana Gjata". Apple Music (Australia). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- "Karnaval – Single by Elvana Gjata". Apple Music (Canada). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- "Karnaval – Single by Elvana Gjata". Apple Music (Kosovo). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- "Karnaval – Single by Elvana Gjata". Apple Music (United States). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Granger, Anthony (21 October 2024). "Albania: First Six Festivali i Këngës 63 Song Titles Revealed". Eurovoix. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Webster, Liv (18 December 2024). "Albania: Aussievision's Festivali i Këngës 63 rankings". Aussievision. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Festivali i 63-të i Këngës në Rtsh do të mbahet më 19-22 dhjetor në Pallatin e Kongreseve" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 2 December 2024. Archived from the original on 2 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "'Festivali i Këngës' songs released in Albania". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Shpallen emrat e këngëtarëve pjesëmarrës te Festivali 63 i Këngës në Rtsh" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 7 October 2024. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "Albania 2025: 'Festivali i Këngës' lineup complete". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 10 October 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ "'Festivali i Këngës' songs released in Albania". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 7 December 2024. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ Bird, Lisa (4 December 2024). "Festivali i Këngës 63 set for December 19 to 22". ESCXtra. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
- ^ Mancheño, José Miguel (16 December 2024). "Conoce el orden de actuación de las dos primeras noches del Festivali i Këngës 63 albanés" (in Spanish). ESC Plus. Archived from the original on 18 December 2024. Retrieved 18 December 2024.