Sekret

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This article is about the song by Albanian singer Ronela Hajati. For the Soviet rock and roll band, see Sekret (band).

"Sekret"
An image depicting a female and the song's title
Single by Ronela Hajati
LanguageAlbanian
Released5 March 2022 (2022-03-05)
Genre
Length3:01
LabelIndependent
Songwriter(s)Ronela Hajati
Producer(s)Marko Polo
Ronela Hajati singles chronology
"Leje"
(2021) 		"Sekret"
(2022) 		"Gips"
(2022)
Alternative cover
First edition cover
First edition cover
Music video
"Sekret" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2022 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Languages
Entry chronology
◄ "Karma" (2021)

"Sekret" (Albanian: [sɛˈkɾɛt]; transl. "Secret") is a song by Albanian singer and songwriter Ronela Hajati, composed and written by Hajati herself and produced by Marko Polo. It was independently released as a single on 5 March 2022. After winning the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës in December 2021, Hajati will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.

Background and composition[]

"Sekret" was composed and 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] In an interview in January 2022, Hajati revealed that the song would undergo a revamp with Dutch producer Diztortion in London.[5]

Release and music video[]

"Sekret" was independently released as a single on digital platforms and to streaming services on 2 December 2021.[6] For the purpose of Hajati's Eurovision Song Contest 2022 participation, the song was remastered and made available in form of the aforementioned formats on 5 March 2022.[7][8] An accompanying music video for "Sekret" premiered on the official YouTube channel of the Eurovision Song Contest on 4 March 2022.[9][10] Filmed in Gjirokastër and along the Vjosë River at Byllis and Tepelenë, the video is a tribute to the Albanian mythological snake of Bistricë.[11][12] 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.[12]

Promotion[]

To promote the song, Hajati is set to perform "Sekret" at the Eurovision pre-parties in Amsterdam, Barcelona and Madrid between March and April 2022.[13][14][15] She also performed the song live during Romania's national final for the Eurovision Song Contest, Selecția Națională 2022, on 5 March.[16]

At Eurovision[]

Festivali i Këngës[]

See also: Festivali i Këngës 60

The national broadcaster of Albania, Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH), organised the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës in order to chose the nation's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin, Italy.[17] It consisted of two semi-finals on 27 and 28 December, respectively, and the grand final on 29 December 2021.[18][19] Prior to her participation at Festivali i Këngës, Hajati stated that it has always been her dream to participate at the Eurovision Song Contest.[20] 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.[21][22][23][24][25] A postcard video introduced Hajati's performances portraying her 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 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.[26]

Turin[]

See also: Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022

The Eurovision Song Contest 2022 is scheduled to take place at the PalaOlimpico in Turin, Italy, and will consist of two semi-finals held on the respective dates of 10 and 12 May and the grand final on 14 May 2022.[27] 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; the top 10 countries from their respective semi-finals progress to the grand final.[28]

Credits and personnel[]

Credits adapted from Tidal and YouTube.[29][2]

  • Ronela Hajati – composing, songwriting, vocals
  • Marko Polo – arranging, producing

Track listing[]

  • Digital download[6]
  1. "Sekret" (Festivali i Këngës) – 3:33
  • Digital download[8]
  1. "Sekret" (Eurovision Song Contest) – 3:01

Release history[]

Release dates and formats for "Sekret"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various
 2 December 2021
Festivali i Këngës Independent [6]
5 March 2022 Eurovision Song Contest [8]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "You've got to listen to 'Sekret' by Ronela Hajati". Illyian Pirates. 4 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Ronela Hajati – Sekret | Official Audio Video". YouTube. 3 December 2021. Archived from the original on 6 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021. Note: Open description for credits.
  3. ^ a b c d Adams, William Lee (28 December 2021). "Albania: Ronela Hajati may add some English lyrics to 'Sekret' if she goes to Eurovision". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 29 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  4. ^ Lahav, Doron (27 November 2021). "Around the Continent 2022 – Week 21". Esc Beat. Archived from the original on 11 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  5. ^ Granger, Anthony (3 January 2022). "Albania: 'Sekret' to Undergo Revamp Ahead of Eurovision". Eurovoix. Retrieved 3 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  11. ^ Dervishi, Anja (10 February 2022). "Ronela Hajati nis xhirimet për videoklipin që do të përfaqësojë Shqipërinë në Eurovision, me një mesazh për Vjosën!" (in Albanian). Top Albania Radio. Archived from the original on 10 February 2022. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
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  14. ^ Wilson, Katie (19 January 2022). "Barcelona Eurovision Party: Ronela, We Are Domi and Conchita confirmed for March 26 event". Wiwibloggs. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  15. ^ Rico, Vicente (15 February 2022). "¡La albanesa Ronela Hajati inaugura el cartel de la PrePartyES 2022!" (in Spanish). Eurovision Spain. Archived from the original on 15 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  16. ^ Luukela, Sami (28 February 2022). "TVR invites artists from seven countries to the Selecția Națională 2022 final". ESCXtra. Archived from the original on 28 February 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
  17. ^ "Festivali i Këngës, ëndrra e çdo artisti në edicionin jubilar të 60-të" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 20 December 2021. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  18. ^ "Fest 60' nis sonte nata e parë" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 27 December 2021. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
  19. ^ "Sonte, nata e dytë e Fest'60" (in Albanian). Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). 29 December 2021. Archived from the original on 28 December 2021. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
  20. ^ "Ronela Hajati ka një ëndërr të madhe, të shkojë në Eurovizion – por ka vetëm një problem" (in Albanian). Sinjali. 6 June 2021. Archived from the original on 27 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
  21. ^ "Nis lufta për fitoren e Festivalit të Këngës, Ronela Hajati dhe Alban Ramosaj, dy emrat e përfolur ende pa filluar gara" (in Albanian). Panorama. 12 December 2021. Archived from the original on 12 December 2021. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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  27. ^ "Turin, Italy, to host the 66th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2022". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 8 October 2021. Archived from the original on 9 October 2021. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  28. ^ "Rules–Eurovision Song Contest". European Broadcasting Union (EBU). Archived from the original on 8 April 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2021.
  29. ^ "Sekret / Ronela Hajati Tidal". Tidal. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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