Renis Gjoka
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Renis Gjoka
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|05|12}}
| birth_place = Tirana, Albania
| genre = Rock
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}}
| label = {{hlist|Independent}}
}}
Renis Gjoka (born May 12, 1987) is an Albanian singer and songwriter.
Life and career
Renis Gjoka was born on May 12, 1987, in Tirana, Albania.{{Cite web |title=Renis Gjoka |url=https://www.360mrecords.com/blog/renis-gjoka |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Renis Gjoka |language=en}} Gjoka embarked on his artistic journey by initially studying the violin for eight years and later venturing into singing. He began his career on the stage of Top Fest in 2004, when he was 17 years old, as part of the rock group Burn.{{Cite web |title=Naltitude |url=https://naltitude.com/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=naltitude.com |language=sq}}
Over the course of a decade, Gjoka produced hits "Ajo", "Dashuria ime ti", "Sot", "I'a mbathim bashke" and "Superstar", all songs acclaimed with numerous awards in music competitions. He participated in the 52nd edition of Festivali i Kenges with the song "Mjegulla".{{Cite web |title=RENIS GJOKA - Songs, Events and Music Stats {{!}} Viberate.com |url=https://www.viberate.com/artist/renis-gjoka/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.viberate.com |language=en-gb}}{{Cite web |date=2015-10-21 |title=Renis Gjoka speaks about his participation in Festivali i Kenges |url=https://escbubble.com/2015/10/renis-gjoka-speaks-about-his-participation-in-festivali-i-kenges/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=ESCBubble |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |title=euroindiemusic |url=https://euroindiemusic.wordpress.com/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=euroindiemusic |language=it-IT}}
Collaborations with Aleksandër Gjoka have included the songs "I njëjti do të mbetem" and "Jam i pari i jetes time" as part of rock group Burn.{{Citation |last=MagicSongOfficial |title=ALEKSANDER & RENIS GJOKA - I NJEJTI DO MBETEM ( KENGA MAGJIKE 2012 ) |date=2012-11-04 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=325T_w9Pv54 |access-date=2023-11-26 |publisher=YouTube |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Aleksander dhe Renis Gjoka - I Njejti Do Mbetem 2012 {{!}} Muzik shqip {{!}} best-ks.com |url=https://www.best-ks.com/4853-aleksander-dhe-renis-gjoka-i-njejti-do-mbetem-2012-muzik-shqip |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.best-ks.com |language=en}}
In 2012, Gjoka unveiled the song "Une dhe Gogoli", a poignant critically acclaimed composition that explores the perspective of an autistic boy who perceives reality in a unique and distinct manner. The writer Edmond Tupja, whose son is affected by autism, penned the lyrics of the song.{{Cite web |title=Renis Gjoka - Une Dhe Gogoli |url=https://www.teksteshqip.com/renis-gjoka/lyric-1900179.php |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=www.teksteshqip.com}}{{cite AV media |publisher=RTV KLAN |title=Zone e lire - Edmond Tupja - 'Une dhe gogoli' (17 maj 2013) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_bve4_7buI |access-date=2023-11-26 |via=YouTube |language=en}}{{cite AV media |publisher=Renis Gjoka |title=Renis Gjoka - Unë dhe Gogoli (Official Video) |date=2013-08-28 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seWX6wmOAUg |access-date=2023-11-26 |via=YouTube |language=en}}
In 2016, Gjoka emerged triumphant representing Albania in the Balkanic Rock Music Festival held in Bulgaria securing the 1st prize at the festival. The accomplishment comes on the heels of his participation in the International music festival "New Music," also hosted in Bulgaria.{{Cite web |date=2016-04-26 |title=Albanian rock singer wins the first place |url=https://www.ocnal.com/2016/04/albanian-rock-singer-wins-first-place.html |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Oculus News |language=en-gb}}
In 2023, Gjoka started a podcast called "Garage Lock", a collaboration with fellow rock vocalist Eugent Bushpepa. The duo delves into the world of spoken dialogue and candid conversations engaging with guests from various walks of life.{{Cite web |title=Garage Lock Music |url=https://www.youtube.com/@GarageLockMusic |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=YouTube}} The two artists have joined forces on various musical projects, among them "Rezisto", a track chosen as the official campaign song for the 2023 Albanian local elections by the Together We Win coalition.{{Citation |last=Eugent Bushpepa |title=Rezisto - Renis Gjoka & Eugent Bushpepa (Official Video) |date=2023-04-30 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVq7WSx96pM |access-date=2023-11-26 |publisher=YouTube |language=en}}{{Cite web|url=https://dosja.al/politike/publikohet-kenga-e-fushates-se-koalicionit-bashke-fitojme-renis-gjoka-d-i293284|title=Publikohet kënga e fushatës së koalicionit 'Bashkë Fitojmë', Renis Gjoka dhe Eugent Bushpepa bëhen bashkë për një 'Hard Rock' - Politike}}{{Cite web |last=Pinoku |date=2023-05-01 |title="Rezisto!" E kënduar nga Renis Gjoka dhe Eugent Bushpepa, Berisha publikon me klip himnin e fushatës: Kjo tokë th |url=https://newsbomb.net/rezisto-e-kenduar-nga-renis-gjoka-dhe-eugent-bushpepa-berisha-publikon-me-klip-himnin-e-fushates-kjo-toke-therret-ndryshim/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Newsbomb Albania |language=sq}}