Elita 5 is an Albanian rock band formed in Tetovo in 1988. The group consisted of vocalist Arif Ziberi was born on May 12, 1968, i Tetova guitarist Mevaip Mustafi, drummer Besim Ibraimi, bass player Agron Idrizi and keyboardist Nexhat Mujovi.[1]
Elita 5 | |
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Origin | Tetovë, North Macedonia |
Genres | arena rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
Years active | 1988–present |
Labels | Prominent Network |
Members | Mevaip Mustafi Besim Ibraimi Arif Ziberi Agron Idrizi Nexhat Mujovi |
Career
editThe band formed in 1988 in the town of Tetovo, SR Macedonia, although their first recording was published as an album titled Elita 5 in 1990.[2]
They have repeatedly refused to play in competitive festivals stating that "the band does not belong in festivals", preferring concerts instead.
In a 2001 concert, the band had opened in Tirana, Albania for the German heavy metal band Scorpions, the vocalist Arif Ziberi in an interview noted that this was one of the most exciting moments in his life.[2]
In 2008 the band organised a humanitarian concert in Tetovo, Macedonia for the victims of the 2008 Gërdec explosions.[3]
They take part in many concerts and are annually invited to close the Beer fest in the city of Korçë, Albania.
Members
edit- Mevaip Mustafi (Guitar)
- Besim Ibraimi (Drums)
- Arif Ziberi (Vocals)
- Agron Idrizi (Bass guitar)
- Nexhat Mujovi - Wirusi (Keyboards).
- Valon Gashi (Lead guitar)
Discography
editAlbums
edit- Elita 5 (1990)
- Nuk jam Al Kapone (1992)
- Fol, vetëm fol (1994)
- Si Merlin Monro (1997)
- Hitet e Elita 5 (1998)
- Only for You (Vetem per ju) (2000)
- Elita 5 Live (2000) (LP)
- Bardh e zi (2004)
- The Best Of Elita 5 (2005)
- Çmendem (2007)
- Mohikani I Fundit (2014)
Awards and nominations
editNetet e Klipit Shqiptar
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | "Nuk jam une diktator" | Jury Prize | Won |
2013 | "Degjo" | Best Rock Video | Won |
2015 | "Me fal" | Best Director | Won |
Video Fest Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | "Faleminderit" | Best Promotion Video | Won |
Best Rock Video | Nominated |
Zhurma Show Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2005 | "Faleminderit" | Best Rock | Won |
Best Editing | Won | ||
Top List | Won | ||
Best Video/First Prize | Nominated | ||
Best Album | Nominated | ||
2012 | "Degjo" | Best Rock | Won |
2014 | "Me fal" | Best Video/First Prize | Won |
Best Rock | Won | ||
2014 | "Mohikani i fundit " | Best Album | Won |
References
edit- ^ "Arif Ziberi: Ja arsyet pse "Elita 5" nuk merr pjesë në festivale?". vipat.info. Vilma Kërçiku. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Arif Ziberi i "Elita 5": Fama më ka prishur punë me gruan". visit-ulcinj.com (in Albanian). Paloma. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Elita 5 koncert humanitar për Gërdecin". Televizioni Koha. 2008-03-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved October 10, 2012.