The 50th edition of the Festivali i Kenges started on monday and is going to end tomorrow, 28 songs in 2 semifinals and just 20 finalists for tomorrow night, only one song will win and will represent Albania next year in Eurovision. I watched the 2 semifinals and in this post i will comment the songs i like the most.
Im going to start with the songs that were eliminated:
Marsida Saraçi - Eja më merr
I really liked this one, maybe the performance wasnt perfect but the song is good.
Goldi Halili - Rroj për dashurinë
This is her 3rd entry in the FIK and this is the first time i like her song and now she didnt get in the final, the song is catchy and poppy but her vocals were really weak so i guess thats why she didnt qualify, i hope we can get the studio version of this song.
The Finalists:
Dr. Flori - Personale
A rap song on the ones i like the most? yeah, my favorite part is the chorus but is not a bad song.
Toni Mehmetaj - Ëndrra e parë
This one is a nice song, he is cute but he needs a stronger stage presence.
Elhaida Dani - Mijra vjet
She is a great artists but sadly i think she is much better than her song that is not bad but its just not good enough. The performance was really good and she looked gorgeous.
Gerta Mahmutaj - Pyete zemrën
This one is cool and with the usual Albanian revamp this can be a good option for Eurovision, she needs to improve her vocals but i really can imagine this on esc.
Rudina Delia - Më kërko
I dont like her dress and hairdo but i really like her song and thats the only thing that matters, i wouldnt mind to see her winning.
Saimir Braho - Ajër
The drums made me love this since the beginning, its a good song and i think its going to get a lot of points tomorrow.
Rona Nishliu - Suus
The 1st time i watched the performance was a wow moment but then some doubts came to me, i think this is a very interesting and touching song but i dont know, its also a very hard to get song like Kenga ime last year. The performance was so good, very emotional and she is fantastic, she deserve a big round of applause. Its a risky entry, it can finish on the top or in the bottom, i wish her good luck.
Samanta Karavello - Zgjomë një tjetër ëndërr
I just love it, she looked a bit nervous but this song is great. There is no more to say she is my 2nd favorite and i wish her all the best for the final.
Xhensila Myrtezaj - Lulet mbledh për hënën
I know there is no chance for her to win sadly but this is my winner without a doubt, what a lovely song, i fell in love with it since the moment she started singing, good job to the composers and to Xhensila!. I would love to see this representing Albania next year, well i cant do anything about it so all i can do is wish her all the best and good luck tomorrow. Go Xhensila!!!
So those are my favorites, i feel that the winner is not on my faves list :(. Im almost 98% sure that the winner will be Elton Deda but lets wait to see whats going to happen.
