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Fabian Basha
Born (1985-03-02) March 2, 1985 (age 41)
Tirana, Albania
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • television host
Years active2002–present
Known forProdukt 28

Fabian Basha (born; 2 March 1985) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, music producer, and television personality. He is a founding member of the Hip-hop group Produkt 28.[1][2][3]

Aside from his musical career, Basha has served as a music director for various national festivals and television programs, including Dancing with the Stars Albania.[4][2][5]

Early life and education

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Basha was born in Tirana, Albania in 1985. He went to University of Arts of Arts, in Tirana where he studied stage directing. He finished his studies as a Stage director in 2008.[6]

Career

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Produkt 28

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In 2002, Basha co-founded the group Produkt 28 alongside Alban Kondi and Turjan Hysko. The group gained national recognition at the 2003 Mikrofoni i Artë festival, winning the public prize for their song "Me Beso."[7]

The group released two studio albums: Udhekryq (2004)[8] and Një Kat më Lart (2007).[9] During this period, they received several awards at major Albanian music festivals, including second prize at Top Fest 3 (2006) and Top Fest 4 (2007), and the "Best Group" award at Kënga Magjike 2008 for the song "Misi Im."[10]

Solo and production work

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Basha was the backing singer for Luiz Ejlli at the Eurovision 2006. After Produkt 28 took a break, Basha began concentrating on producing music and pursuing solo ventures. He was a soloist at the 61st annual Festivali i Këngës in 2022 with the song "Një Gotë."[11]

Basha operates the production studio "Fabrika" (formerly "Efekt"), where he has produced and engineered tracks for artists such as West Side Family, Big Basta, and Lore.[12]

Television and media

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Basha hosted Vizion Plus youth-centered show "Next" from 2008 to 2015; he became an authorial member of the show's production team until 2022. Basha has been the music director at "Miss Universe Albania" pageant since 2009 and was also the music director/narrator at "Dancing with the Stars Albania" from 2010 to 2018.[13][14]

Personal life

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Basha has been in a long-term relationship with Olta Ahmetaj since 2005.[15] The couple has twin sons, Tristan and Liam, born in 2013.[16]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Udhekryq (2004)[17]
  • Një Kat më Lart (2007)[18]

Singles and Festival Entries

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YearTitleEvent / AchievementReference
2003Me BesoPublic Prize Winner[19]
2006LargeTop Fest 3 Finalist[20]
2008Misi ImBest Group Award[21]
200830 SekondaFestivali i Këngës 46[22]
2013Jam TiCollaboration with Dr. Flori[23]
2022Një GotëSolo Entry (FiK 61)[24]

Production credits

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Through his production company Fabrika (formerly Efekt), Basha has contributed as a producer, orchestrator, and mix engineer for several notable regional tracks.[25] His technical work in audio engineering has been recognized across major Albanian music festivals and television productions.[26]

Selected credits include:

  • Marinela – West Side Family (2019)[27]
  • Mono – Bojken Lako, Alban Kondi & Kastro Zizo (2021)[28]
  • Supernatural – Big Basta & Vesa Luma (2023)[29]
  • Ni Ni – Lore ft. MC Kresha (2026)[30]
  • Amanet – Lore (2025)[31]
  • I'm Sorry – Killua (2025)[32]

References

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  1. ↑ ""Edhe një budalla mund të bëhet VIP"/ Shpërthen këngëtari Fabian Basha: Del ai aty bën aiiii, auuu, kënaqen". DOSJA.AL. 2020-07-08. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  2. 1 2 "Festivali i Këngës #61: Fabian Basha - "Një gotë"". Eurovisionworld. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
  3. ↑ "Fabian Basha | Six on Stage - Who's who at the Eurovision Song Contest". sixonstage.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  4. ↑ "Fabian Basha - Biografia". TeksteShqip. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  5. ↑ "Fabian Basha: "Nuk ka të famshëm në Shqipëri, vetëm politikanët e kanë atë luks!" | Top Albania Radio". www.topalbaniaradio.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  6. ↑ "Rikthehet Produkt 28: Fabian Basha rrefen raportet". Panorama Plus. Retrieved 2026-02-22.
  7. ↑ "Mikrofoni i Artë 2003". TeksteShqip.
  8. ↑ "Shtëpia në udhëkryq – Shtëpia Botuese DITURIA – Stories of Human Fate". Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  9. ↑ "Një Kat më Lart (07.10.2017) - Elhaida Dani". www.intv.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  10. ↑ "Albania: Festivali i Këngës 46". Eurovisionworld.
  11. ↑ "Festivali i Këngës 61 participants revealed". That Eurovision Site. 2026-02-22.
  12. ↑ "Fabian Basha flet per rikthimin ne muzike". PopArt.al.
  13. ↑ "Kush jane bukuroshet ne krah te Fabit ne Next". Vizion Plus.
  14. ↑ Lahav, Doron (2022-10-27). "Albania: "Festivali i Këngës 61" Line-Up Revealed". ESCBEAT. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  15. ↑ "Olta dhe Fabi rrëfejnë për binjakët". CNA.al. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  16. ↑ "Olta dhe Fabi: Naten e kemi bere personale". Shqiptarja.com.
  17. ↑ "Produkt 28 – Udhekryq". Discogs.
  18. ↑ "Produkt 28: Një Kat më Lart". Musixmatch.
  19. ↑ "Produkt 28: Songs and Credits". Genius.
  20. ↑ "Eurovision 2006 Backing Vocals". Eurovisionworld.
  21. ↑ "Kënga Magjike Archive: Winners 2008". Arkiva e Lajmeve.
  22. ↑ "Albania 2008 Selection". Eurovisionworld.
  23. ↑ "Dr. Flori dhe Fabian Basha". Tring News.
  24. ↑ "Zbulohen emrat e Festivalit te 61-te". Bordo Magazine.
  25. ↑ "Fabian Basha dhe suksesi i produksioneve te reja". Gazeta Shqip.
  26. ↑ "Fabian Basha: Nga Produkt 28 te Fabrika". Bordo Magazine.
  27. ↑ "Fabian Basha Production Credits". Top Albania Radio.
  28. ↑ "Mono, Alban Kondi". Qobuz. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  29. ↑ "Fabian Basha - Credits". TeksteShqip.
  30. ↑ "Teksti i këngës Ni Ni nga Lore". teksteshqip.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.
  31. ↑ "Fabian Basha Production Archive". Genius.
  32. ↑ "Teksti i këngës Me Kajt nga Killua". teksteshqip.com. Retrieved 2026-03-19.

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