Yll Limani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yll Limani
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| Born | 24 September 1994 Pristina, Kosovo
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| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Relatives | Mufail Limani (father) |
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| Instruments | Vocal |
| Labels | Three60 |
Yll Limani (born September 24, 1994) is a singer and songwriter from Kosovo. He is known for his popular songs in the Albanian language.
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Yll Limani: A Young Music Star
Early Life and Music Journey
Yll Limani was born in Pristina, Kosovo, on September 24, 1994. His family is Albanian. His father, Mufail Limani, was also a musician in a band called Minatori.
Starting Out: The Voice and First Songs
Yll first showed his singing talent on TV in 2011. He appeared on the first season of The Voice of Albania. The next year, he also took part in the Top Fest music contest.
After a short break, Yll released his first song as a main artist in 2015. It was called "Single" and featured rapper Gent Fatali. In 2016, his song "Pritëm se po vi" became very popular. It reached the top three on Albania's music chart.
Later that year, Yll competed in a big music festival called Festivali i Këngës. He sang the song "Shiu" and finished in third place. This song also became a hit in Albania.
Big Hits and Continued Success
In 2017, Yll had another number-one hit with the song "Dritat", which featured 2po2. He continued to release popular songs like "Vaj" in 2018.
Chart-Topping Songs and Festivals
In 2019, Yll scored his second number-one song with "Nuk po kalojka". This song was a team effort with other talented musicians. A month later, he performed at the Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina. He shared the stage with famous artists like Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa.
In 2020, his song "Engjej" also reached number one. Another hit that year was "Buzët E Kuqe".
Recent Music and Collaborations
Yll kept releasing new music in 2021. His song "A ki me rrejt" reached number two on the charts. He also worked with Albanian singer Elvana Gjata on two songs, "E di" and "Marre". "E di" was a number-one hit for three weeks!
In late 2021, Yll released his first collection of songs, called an extended play (EP), titled Lshoja zanin. The title track "Lshoja zonin" also hit number one. He even helped write a song called "Ela" for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2022.
In 2023, Yll released several new songs, including "Ulu", "U kry", and "Për Kon Je Zbukuru?". He also teamed up with singer Dafina Zeqiri for the song "Kaje". Towards the end of 2023, he released "Spiti" with Greek artist Sidarta.
His Music: Albums and EPs
Yll Limani has released several music projects.
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak Chart Position (Switzerland) |
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| Tjetër |
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19 |
Extended Plays
| Title | Album details |
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| Lshoja zanin |
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Collaborative Extended Plays
| Title | Album details | Peak Chart Positions | |
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| Austria | Switzerland | ||
| Vera me ty (with Dhurata Dora) |
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65 | 4 |
Popular Songs: Singles and Collaborations
Yll Limani has released many singles, both as the main artist and working with others.
As Lead Artist
| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position (Albania) |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Pritëm Se Po Vi" | 2016 | 3 | Non-album single |
| "Dritat" (featuring 2po2) |
2017 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Nuk Po Kalojka" | 2019 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Engjej" | 2019 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Buzët E Kuqe" | 2020 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Ulu" | 2023 | 1 | Non-album single |
As Featured Artist
| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position (Albania) |
Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Krejt ti fala" (Majk featuring Yll Limani) |
2018 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "Ndoshta" (Cricket featuring Yll Limani) |
2021 | 1 | Non-album single |
| "E di" (Elvana Gjata featuring Yll Limani) |
2021 | 1 | Non-album single |
Writing Songs for Others
Besides singing, Yll Limani also writes songs for other artists.
| Song | Year | Artist | Album |
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| "Aligator" | 2021 | Arilena Ara | Pop Art The Album |
| "Ela" | 2022 | Andromache | Non-album single |
| "Si na" | 2023 | Elvana Gjata | Non-album single |
