Ku Vajti

"Ku Vajti" (Albanian pronunciation: [ku vaj'ti]; transl. Where did it go) is a song performed by Albanian singer and songwriter Elvana Gjata. The Albanian-language song was composed and written by Gjata together with Albanian producer Big Bang, who produced the song.

"Ku Vajti"
The official cover art of "Ku Vajti"
Single by Elvana Gjata
LanguageAlbanian
Released20 June 2018 (2018-06-20)
Length2:45
LabelEast Music Matters
Songwriter(s)Elvana Gjata, Big Bang
Producer(s)Arbër Gjikolli
Elvana Gjata singles chronology
"Off Guard"
(2018)		 "Ku Vajti"
(2018)		 "Mike"
(2018)
Music video
"Ku Vajti" on YouTube

In its love-inspired lyrics, "Ku Vajti" makes reference to a past relationship in which Elvana questions her love interest where their passionate love has gone.

Background and composition

"Ku Vajti" is an Albanian-language song with a duration time of two minutes and forty five seconds. Regarding the music notation, the song was composed in 4
4 time performed in the key of G♭ minor in common time with a moderate tempo of 96 beats per minute.[1] It was written and composed by Elvana herself together with Albanian producer Big Bang who was additionally responsible for the production of the song.[2]

Critical reception

Following its release, "Ku Vajti" was met with favourable reviews from music critics. Shqip FM took into consideration the song's hit potential and also praised its profound message, the choreography and Elvana's emotional delivery.[3] An editor of Top Channel was similarly positive towards the choreography and commended it as "fabulous" and "very rhythmic".[4] However, another editor from TV Klan noticed similarities to the singles "New Rules" and "IDGAF" by British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa.[5]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Ku Vajti" officially premiered onto the YouTube channel of Elvana Gjata on 18 June 2018, where it has since amassed a total of 33 million views.[2][6][7][8] It was later released on digital platforms and to streaming services as a single on 20 June 2018 through East Music Matters.[9]

Personnel

Credits adapted from YouTube and Tidal.[2][10]

  • Elvana Gjata – composing, songwriting, vocals
  • Arbër Gjikolli (Big Bang) – composing, production, songwriting
  • Albi Nako – choreography

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Albania (The Top List)[11] 2

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 20 June 2018
East Music Matters
[9]

References
  1. ""Ku Vajti" by Elvana Gjata on Tunebat.com". tunebat.com. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  2. "Elvana Gjata - Ku Vajti | Official Music Video". YouTube. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
  3. ""Ku Vajti", Elvana Gjata vjen me këngë të re". shqipfm.al (in Albanian). 18 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  4. "Elvana Gjata tingëllon shumë ndryshe me "Ku Vajti"". topawards.top-channel.tv (in Albanian). Top Channel. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  5. "Elvana Gjata si Dua Lipa, detaje nga klipi më i fundit "Ku vajti"". tvklan.al (in Albanian). TV Klan. 30 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  6. "Elvana publikon "Ku Vajti"". koha.net (in Albanian). Koha. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  7. ""Ku Vajti" kënga e re nga Elvana Gjata". rtv21.tv (in Albanian). RTV21. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  8. "Elvana Gjata publikon hitin "Ku Vajti"". opinion.al (in Albanian). 18 June 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  9. Citations regarding the digital release of "Ku Vajti" by Elvana Gjata in various selected countries:
  10. "Ku Vajti / Elvana Gjata Tidal". Tidal. Retrieved 21 March 2020. Note: Open "Credits" for credits.
  11. "THE TOP LIST–08/07/2018" (in Albanian). Top Channel. 8 July 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
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