Mirud (singer)

Mirud
Mirud performing at Festivali i Këngës
Background information
Born
Durim Morina

(1994-10-17) October 17, 1994
GenresPop, Latin pop, World music, Sertanejo, Classical crossover, Opera
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, Piano, Guitar
Years active2013–present
LabelsSME Records Inc., Trax Records
Websitehttps://mirudofficial.com

MIRUD (born Durim Morina) is a Kosovo-born singer who has released music in Albanian and has participated and became a finalist in several editions of Festivali i Këngës, Albania’s national song festival. His work has been widely covered in Albanian media.

Early life and background

Durim Morina was born in Prizren, Kosovo.[1] He later moved to the United States, where he continued his musical career. His early involvement with music, including vocal training, has been mentioned in Albanian media reports.[2]

Career

Early work and media appearances

Morina began releasing original music in the late 2010s. Albanian media such as Telegrafi and Indeksonline reported on his early singles recorded and produced in the United States.[3][4]

He has appeared in interviews or music segments on several broadcasters, including RTV21, Top Channel, Top Albania Radio, and others.[5][6][1]

Festivali i Këngës 57

In 2018, he was one of the artists selected to participate in Festivali i Këngës 57. He progressed to the Semi-final 2 with his song "Nënë". [7]

Festivali i Këngës 59 (2020)

In 2020, MIRUD participated in the 59th edition of Festivali i Këngës and progressed to the final night with the song "Nëse vdes".[8]

Albanian media reported that his staging and costume drew significant attention and discussion on social media.[9]

His response to the public reaction was covered by TvKlan, where he addressed comments about his appearance and performance.[10]

Kënga Magjike 2021

In 2021, MIRUD was invited to participate in Kënga Magjike, but did not take part after testing positive for COVID-19 shortly before traveling.[11] The entry he planned to present was produced with Kledi Bahiti and Anxhela Peristeri.[12]

Festivali i Këngës 60 (2021)

Later in 2021, MIRUD was one of the participating artists for the 60th edition of Festivali i Këngës where he qualified for the final night with the ballad "Për dreq".[13] He discussed his preparation and artistic intentions in an interview with Top Albania Radio.[14]

Subsequent activity

Morina has continued releasing music through the early 2020s. Several of his singles have appeared on Top Channel’s Top List, where his chart placements were documented.[15][16]

Zëri i Amerikës (Voice of America) included him in an interview segment discussing his early releases and the decision to pursue his career outside Albania.[17]

Some international media publications have reported on his multilingual projects and releases in 2025.[18][19]

Public image

MIRUD’s appearance at Festivali i Këngës 59 received notable attention in Albanian media, with reports focusing on the visual presentation of his performance and the public reaction that followed.[20] His public statement responding to online comments was covered by TvKlan.[10]

Discography

Albums

  • Entre Mundos (2025)
  • Entre Os Mundos (2025)
  • Whispers From the Red Dunes (2025)
  • Djali (Deluxe Edition) (2024)
  • Valide-i Maktûle (2021)

EPs

  • Dónde Va El Alma (2025)

Selected singles

  • "Dios Me Lo Quitó" (2025)
  • "Mallkim" (2025)
  • "Màtame Lento" (2025)
  • "Ride the Sin" (2025)
  • "Sweet Tajine" (2025)
  • "Back & Forth" (2025)
  • "Chance on Me" (2025)
  • "Mountain Top" (2025)
  • "Dangerous" (2025)
  • "Reste Encore" (2025)
  • "Escondes" (2025)
  • "Come to Me" (2025)
  • "Deep End" (2025)
  • "Si Ke Dasht" (2022)
  • "Nese Vdes" (2020)
  • "Sonte" (2018)
  • "Ende te dua" (2018)

Television appearances

MIRUD has appeared in interviews or music segments on:

  • RTV21
  • TV Klan
  • RTSH
  • ABC News Albania
  • Top Channel
  • Zëri i Amerikës (Voice of America)
  • INTV Albania
  • Gazeta Express
  • Top Albania Radio

References

  1. ^ a b "Kush është Mirud, hyrja më e re e The Top List". Top Channel. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  2. ^ "Kush është Mirud". Top Channel. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  3. ^ "New singer Durim Morina brings song performed with Justin Bieber's video producer". Telegrafi. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  4. ^ "Kosovar singer with international fame part of RTSH Festival". Indeksonline. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  5. ^ "Mirud tregon se pse nuk mori pjesë në Këngën Magjike këtë vit". RTV21. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  6. ^ "Mirud tregon për TAR gjithçka rreth këngës "Për dreq"". Top Albania Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  7. ^ "Festivali i 57-të në RTSH, shpallet lista e këngëtarëve". Bota Sot. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  8. ^ "Conchita shqiptare? Durim Morina këndon në festival i veshur me fustan". Gazeta Express. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  9. ^ "The young Albanian artist Mirud steals attention with extravagant outfit". Telegrafi. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  10. ^ a b P.K (2020-12-23). "Kërcënohet me vdekje këngëtari shqiptar për shkak të veshjes". Tv Klan (in Albanian). Retrieved 2025-11-29.
  11. ^ "Mirud tregon se pse nuk mori pjesë në Këngën Magjike këtë vit". RTV21. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  12. ^ "Mirud tregon për TAR gjithçka rreth këngës "Për dreq"". Top Albania Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  13. ^ "Festivali i Kenges 60 artists include Mirud". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  14. ^ "Mirud tregon për TAR". Top Albania Radio. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  15. ^ "Rikthim i fuqishëm: Mirud vjen sërish në The Top List". Top Channel. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  16. ^ "Vazhdon ngjitja e Mirud". Top Channel. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  17. ^ Intervistë me këngëtarin Durim Morina (in Albanian). 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2025-11-29 – via www.zeriamerikes.com.
  18. ^ "Mirud presenta su nuevo álbum "Entre os Mundos"". Noticias Venevisión. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  19. ^ "Mirud: el artista que rompe fronteras". El Caribe. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
  20. ^ "Conchita shqiptare? Durim Morina këndon në festival". Gazeta Express. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
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