Era Istrefi is having a moment. The Albanian singer, fondly dubbed as the Eastern European Rihanna by Vogue.
Era Istrefi is featured on Nicky Jams official FIFA World Cup Russia song, “Live It Up,” alongside entertainment juggernaut Will Smith and produced by Diplo. Read on…
CelebNMusic247.com has new music we know you’re going to love from Era Istrefi titled “Prisoner,” and we have to admit the song is catching.
We are really loving “Prisoner” by Era Istrefi, and so are many others. The track has generated nearly 20 million streams in its first week and is everywhere, including the artwork appearing on a massive billboard in the iconic Times Square.
On the heels of this historic moment and monumental honor, Era is ready to unleash more of her original music. Today she’s shared her new single “Prisoner,” dripping in her signature reggae / pop / dance fusion released via Ultra Music. The songs Island vibe makes it a perfect for summer.
When asked about the inspiration behind the track, Era shared”
I grew up listening to reggae records, so when I heard a demo of “Prisoner” written by Emily Warren and Scott Harris I felt the song was so relatable to me, I identified with the incredible melodies and lyrics. It’s got emotional levels that take me to both happy and melancholy places, whilst being authentically reggae, which I love.
Listen to “Prisoner” via streaming:
The daughter of Suzana Tahirsylaj, a well known Albanian singer in the 80s and 90s, music is in Era’s blood. She’s rapidly built an impressive, Global following with her signature sound that fuses influences from pop, reggae, drum & bass, and future bass.
Generating millions of streams and over half a billion views on YouTube, Era has captivated audiences with her alluring voice, which seamlessly alternates back and forth between her native language, Albanian, and English.
