Merri Merri

"Merri Merri" (Albanian pronunciation: [mɛri mɛri]; transl. Take It Take It) is a song recorded by Kosovo-Albanian rappers Ledri Vula and Buta. Lasting two minutes and twenty seconds, the song was solely written by the aforementioned rappers themselves and produced by Albanian producer Big Bang.

"Merri Merri"
The official cover for "Merri Merri"
Single by Ledri Vula and Buta
Released14 May 2018 (2018-05-14)
Length2:20
Label
  • AVD Digital
  • Nesër
Songwriter(s)
  • Buta
  • Ledri Vula
Producer(s)Big Bang
Ledri Vula singles chronology
"I vogel"
(2018)		 "Merri Merri"
(2018)		 "Princess Diana"
(2018)
Buta singles chronology
"Anderr / Pluto"
(2018)		 "Merri Merri"
(2018)		 "Anuloje"
(2018)
Music video
"Merri Merri" on YouTube

The official music video for the song was shot in the state of California and was uploaded on the 13 May 2018 onto YouTube in order to accompany the single's release. It portrays the rappers having a party and driving a Ford Mustang across the sunny streets of Beverly Hills, Malibu and Santa Monica.

Background

Composition

An Albanian-language rap song, "Merri Merri" was entirely written by Ledri Vula and Buta.[1] The production was solely helmed by Albanian producer Big Bang, who has previously worked with both rappers on various singles. The song marks the second time that both rappers have collaborated musically on a recording, after both worked on "Mbi Re" in 2017.[2][3][4] In terms of music notation, it is performed in the key of D♭ major with an allegro tempo of 154 beats per minute.[5]

Promotion

"Merri Merri" was released on digital platforms and to streaming services as a single on 14 May 2018 through AVD Digital and Nesër.[6] The accompanying music video was premiered onto the official YouTube channel of Ledri Vula one day before the digital release on 13 May 2018.[7][8] It was directed by American director James Aggie Barrett of the Perfect Picture company and filmed, among others, in Beverly Hills, Malibu and Santa Monica in California.[1][9][10]

Charts
Chart (2018) Peak
position
Albania (The Top List)[11] 1

Release history
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 4 July 2015
  • AVD Digital
  • Nesër
[6]

References
  1. "Ledri x Buta - Merri Merri | Official Music Video". YouTube. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020. Note: Open description for credits.
  2. "Ledri hyn në "Top 3" me bashkëpunimin me Butën". top-channel.tv (in Albanian). 6 June 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  3. "Premierë: "Merri Merri" – publikohet projekti i ri nga Ledri e Buta". prive.al (in Albanian). Privé. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  4. "Publikohet "Merri Merri" nga Ledri Vula dhe Buta". rtv21.tv (in Albanian). RTV21. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  5. "Merri Merri by Ledri Vula and Buta on Tunebat.com". tunebat.com. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
  6. Citations regarding the digital release of "Merri Merri" by Ledri Vula and Buta in various countries:
  7. "Ledri Vula dhe Buta publikojnë "Merri Merri"". koha.net (in Albanian). Koha. 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  8. "Ledri dhe Buta lansojnë bashkëpunimin e ri". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). 13 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  9. ""Merri, merri" bëhet shpejt hit, Ledri dhe Buta pritet të jenë vula e verës". telegrafi.com (in Albanian). 17 May 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  10. "Detaje ekskluzive nga dueti i dytë i Ledrit dhe Butës, po vjen HITI i ri". lajmi.net (in Albanian). 28 April 2018. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  11. "THE TOP LIST–17/06/2018". topawards.top-channel.tv (in Albanian). Top Channel. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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