Edon Molla
| Edon Molla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edon Molla March 8, 1994 Prizren, Kosovo |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record producer |
| 📆 Years active | 2013–present |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Edon Molla (born March 8, 1994) is an Albanian American singer, songwriter, and record producer. In 2020, Edon released his debut album For Merita which has reached over five million streams across digital platforms. In the summer of 2022, he performed at the Sunny Hill Festival with Dua Lipa, J Balvin, and Diplo.[1] In 2020 Edon wrote the theme song for the film MMM The Sound of Pain which was on the Oscar's Nomination Eligible Film list in the race for the 93rd Oscars awards.[2] He has also written songs for & with Grammy award-winning artist Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning engineers Billy Decker, and Scott Hull, the Voice finalist Janaki Easwar, and hip hop legend "Da Brat". [3] [4]
Early life
Edon's family fled Kosovo during the war and settled in Brooklyn, New York when he was just two years old. He developed an interest in basketball at a young age, starting to play at just five years old. At eight years old, he joined St. Columba and by age ten, he was already playing on the 13-year-old team. At age 13, he led St. Columba to the New York City championship game, catching the attention of high school coaches in New York and New Jersey. He also appeared in his first newspaper article in Bay Currents at the same age.
Music career
Edon has collaborated with Grammy award-winning artists such as Roberta Flack, Dua Lipa, and Alicia Keys, as well as Boyz II Men, The Voice finalist Janaki Easwar, hip-hop legend "Da Brat", and Grammy-winning engineers Billy Decker and Scott Hull. Edon has also worked with other notable artists, including Tiffany Haddish, Niecy Nash, and Dane Cook.
In May 2019, Edon's song "Olivia" was used as the theme song for the Brooklyn Marathon. He also wrote the theme song for the film “MMM The Sound of Pain” in 2020, which was included in the list of eligible films for the 93rd Oscars awards. This achievement marked a significant milestone in Edon's career. In September 2020, Edon released his debut album, "For Merita", which has received over five million streams to date. The album includes popular tracks such as "Dance with Me" and "Cabin in The Woods", both of which have received over a million streams across streaming platforms. In the summer of 2022, Edon performed at the Sunny Hill Festival in Kosovo alongside J Balvin, Dua Lipa, and Diplo.
Edon's love for music was ignited when he met legendary singer Roberta Flack, who has worked with Michael Jackson, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and other notable artists. In the summer of 2015, Edon was working a summer job as a janitor and custodian at the Dakota while on a break from school. It was during this time that he met Flack in the building's elevator and seized the opportunity to showcase his vocal talents. Impressed by his talent, Flack asked Edon to accompany her to the studio every day for the rest of the summer. She spent the entire summer writing songs and singing with Edon, recognizing his potential for a long and successful career in the music industry.
Basketball career
Edon played high school basketball for legendary coach Bob Hurley at St. Anthony High School in Jersey City, New Jersey, commuting four hours daily from Brooklyn, New York. During his four-year high school career, Edon helped lead his team to three New Jersey State Championships, two Tournaments of Champions Titles, and two U.S.A. National Championships, with an overall team record of 127-5. Notably, during his junior and senior years, his team had back-to-back undefeated seasons, going 66-0, and Edon served as Team Captain his senior year.[5]
After graduating from high school, Edon attended St. Francis College and played basketball for the Terriers. During his junior year, the team clinched the NEC Regular Season Championship and recorded their first 20+ win season since 1998-99, ending the regular season at 21-10 overall. The Terriers went on to participate in the 2015 National Invitation Tournament.[6]
Personal life
Edon is a citizen of Kosovo and of Albanian ethnicity. His parents were student activists in the 1980s, advocating for the rights of Kosovar-Albanians during the crackdown on Albanians in Yugoslavia. He has an older brother, Admir Molla, who is also a political activist.
References
- ↑ https://atlantiku.com/albanian-american/the-sunny-hill-festival-brings-back-to-his-homeland-the-artist-who-left-kosovo-during-the-war/2022/07/14/
- ↑ https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/hot-news/mmmmm-sound-of-pain-keralas-tribal-language-film-joins-the-oscar-race/
- ↑ https://www.koha.net/kulture/193354/edon-molla-muziken-e-nisi-per-te-larguar-stresin-nga-studimi-por-po-prek-majat/
- ↑ https://podcasts.apple.com/br/podcast/musician-edon-molla-discusses-work-with-grammy-winning/id1257970521?i=1000510821321/
- ↑ https://highschoolsports.nj.com/player/edon-molic/boysbasketball/season/2010-2011
- ↑ https://sfcathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/edon--molic/2024
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