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Albert Stanaj
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Daniel Albert Stanaj
12 February 1994 Shkodër, Albania
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Genres | Pop rock |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano |
| Labels | Republic |
Daniel Albert Stanaj (born on February 12, 1994), known by his stage name Stanaj, is a singer and songwriter. He is from both Albania and the United States. Stanaj is known for his pop rock music.
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About Stanaj
Early Life and Music Journey
Stanaj was born in Shkodër, Albania, on February 12, 1994. His family is Albanian. He grew up in New York, in the United States. Stanaj went to Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York.
He loved music from a young age. Stanaj took part in many music festivals. These festivals were held in Albania, other parts of Europe, and the United States. When he was 18, Stanaj moved to Los Angeles. He went there to focus on his music career.
Starting His Career
Stanaj released his first song, "Ain't Love Strange," in 2016. This song became very popular in Albania. It reached number two on the music charts there. This was a great start to his professional music journey.
His Musical Style
Stanaj's music is often described as Pop rock. He plays instruments like the guitar and piano. He has shared that some famous musicians have inspired him. These include Justin Timberlake, Maxwell, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston.
Stanaj's Music
Extended Plays
Stanaj has released several collections of songs called extended plays, or EPs.
- The Preview was released on August 9, 2016.
- From a Distance was released on January 27, 2017.
Singles
Stanaj has released many songs as a main artist. Some of his popular singles include:
- "Ain't Love Strange" (2016)
- "Romantic" (2017) – This song reached number one in Albania.
- "The Way I Love Her" (2017)
- "Dirty Mind" (2018) – This song featured Ty Dolla Sign.
- "Sunflower" (2019)
- "Last Girlfriend" (2021)
He has also been featured on songs by other artists, such as:
- "Playing to Lose" by Lemaitre (2016)
- "Bed of Roses" by Afrojack (2018)
- "You Remind Me" by Gryffin (2018)
- "Momma Always Told Me" by Mike Posner (2021)
Songwriting Work
Besides singing his own songs, Stanaj also writes music for other artists. He has helped write songs for very famous singers.
- He co-wrote "Met Him Last Night" for Demi Lovato in 2021. This song appeared on her album Dancing with the Devil... the Art of Starting Over.
