Albert Stanaj facts for kids

Albert Daniel Stanaj (born 12 February 1994), known as Stanaj, is a singer and songwriter. He was born in Albania and later became an American citizen. He is known for his pop rock music.

Stanaj's Early Life and Music Journey

Stanaj was born in Shkodër, Albania, on 12 February 1994. His family moved to the United States, and he grew up in New York City. He went to Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York.

From a young age, Stanaj loved music. He took part in many music festivals. These festivals were held in Albania, other parts of Europe, and the United States. When he was 18, he moved to Los Angeles. This move helped him focus on his professional music career.

In 2016, Stanaj released his first song, "Ain't Love Strange." This song became very popular in Albania, reaching number two on the music charts.

Stanaj's Musical Style and Inspirations

Stanaj's music is often described as pop rock. He plays both the guitar and the piano. When he creates music, he gets ideas from famous artists. He has said that Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston are some of his biggest inspirations. These artists have influenced his singing and songwriting style.

Stanaj's Music Releases

Stanaj has released several music projects. These include extended plays (EPs) and many singles. An EP is like a mini-album with fewer songs.

Extended Plays by Stanaj

Stanaj has released two main extended plays:

• The Preview was released on 9 August 2016.
• From a Distance came out on 27 January 2017. Both EPs were released by Republic Records.

Stanaj's Hit Singles

Stanaj has released many singles, which are individual songs. Some of his notable songs include:

• "Ain't Love Strange" (2016) – This was his debut single.
• "Romantic" (2017) – This song reached number one in Albania.
• "Bad Woman" (2017)
• "The Way I Love Her" (2017)

He has also worked with other artists on their songs. These are called "featured artist" collaborations. For example, he was featured on:

• "Playing to Lose" by Lemaitre (2016)
• "Bed of Roses" by Afrojack (2018)
• "You Remind Me" by Gryffin (2018)
• "Sober" by Afrojack (2019), also featuring Rae Sremmurd
• "Momma Always Told Me" by Mike Posner (2021), also featuring Yung Bae

Stanaj's Songwriting Work

Besides singing his own songs, Stanaj also writes music for other artists. He has written songs for some very famous singers.

• In 2020, he helped write the song "34+35" for Ariana Grande. This song was on her album Positions.
• In 2021, he co-wrote "Met Him Last Night" for Demi Lovato. This song was part of her album Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over.

See Also

• Music of Albania
• Music of the United States