Stresi
Stresi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arkimed Lushaj June 15, 1986 Tirana, Albania |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, vocalist, lyricist, producer, record label founder |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Founder of record label BadBoys4Life; prominent figure in Albanian music scene |
Arkimed Lushaj (born 15 June 1986), professionally recognized as Stresi, is an Albanian artist encompassing roles as a rapper, vocalist, lyricist, producer, and the creator of the record label BadBoys4Life. He holds a significant position within the contemporary Albanian music scene.
Early life
Born in Tirana, Stresi's father hails from Tropojë and his mother originates from Kosovo. During his early years, his family relocated to Belgium, where he engaged in performances catering to the Albanian diaspora community. After spending time abroad, including a period in Italy, he made his way back to Albania in 2007. His stage name, translating to "stress" in Albanian, was inspired by his mother due to his challenging adolescence. Although he earned a degree in psychology, he opted not to pursue a professional path in this discipline.
Career
Stresi launched his musical journey as a rapper at age 20 in 2007. By 2012, he joined forces with the Babastars label; however, this collaboration concluded in 2020 following a diss track titled "Hajde Te Baba" by fellow rappers Ghetto Geasy and Majk. In response, Stresi released "Po Foli i Fundit." He is also the founder of the label BadBoys4Life, which includes artists from both Albania and Kosovo such as One T, Anestezion, Pakufijt, Enes Qosa, and Flor Bana.
Singles
- 2004 – Unë jam
- 2009 – Sonte Është Nata Ime
- 2009 – Hi...
- 2010 – My Love
- 2010 – Tik Tak
- 2011 – Bad Boys
- 2012 – Lamtumirë (feat. Xheraldina Berisha)
- 2012 – Now Am Ballin (feat. Emiliano Pakufijt & Kulayde)
- 2012 – Lambo
- 2013 – Love Story
- 2013 – Thirrni Eulexin (feat. Anestezion & One T)
- 2014 – Më Fal (feat. Albresha)
- 2014 – Ushtari Rrugës (feat. Loni)
- 2015 – Mos Ma Luni Gocën
- 2016 – E Boj Temen
- 2017 – Shokun S'e Lo (feat. One T)
- 2017 – Fake Love (feat. Flor Bana)
- 2017 – Më Fal 2 (feat. Anxhelo Koçi)
- 2017 – Sa Her E Don (feat. Anxhelo Koçi & Flor Bana)
- 2018 – GTA
- 2018 – Të Du Mom (feat. Fatima Ymeri)
- 2019 – Real Life
- 2019 – Big Booty (feat. Don Phenom, Anxhelo Koçi & Flor Bana)
- 2019 – Nuk O Veq Gang (feat. MRK)
- 2019 – Hey Mama (feat. MRK)
- 2019 – Two Shots (feat. MRK & Anxhelo Koci)
- 2020 – Zemrën Maje
- 2020 – Loco
- 2020 – Kush Rakin Je Ti?
- 2020 – Shokun S'e Lo 3 (feat. One T & Anestezion)
- 2020 – Për Veti (feat. Finem & Solo)
- 2020 – Archimed
- 2020 – Gang Shit (feat. One T & Anestezion)
- 2021 – S'jom Dorzu (feat. Getinjo)
- 2021 – Feel Good (feat. Cbiz)
- 2021 – Out Of My Mind (feat. ISH)
- 2021 – A T'ka Marr Malli
- 2021 – Jo Jo Jo (feat. Pakufijt)
- 2021 – Shoqnia (feat. Bala)
- 2022 – Mafioz (feat. GER)
- 2022 – Savage
- 2022 – Paranoia (feat. Niku Bossi)
- 2022 – Noise
- 2022 – Coco (feat. Flor Bana)
- 2022 – Win Win (feat. One T)
- 2022 – I Smoke Them
- 2023 – Nobody (feat. One T)
- 2023 – Medalioni (feat. Noizy)
- 2023 – Cocaina
- 2023 – Sja Keni Iden
- 2023 – Maybach (feat. Il Ghost, Malsho, Riflo & Daxter)