''Lamboziki'' is the second studio album recorded by Kosovo-Albanian rapper

Mozzik Gramoz Aliu (; born 29 September 1995), known professionally as Mozzik, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper and singer. Born and raised in Ferizaj, Aliu began to make music at an early age before pursuing a professional career as a rapper. He rose to si ...

. It was released for

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and

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on 13 February 2022 by 2 Euro Gang and

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as a follow-up to '' Mozzart'' (2020). Lasting for 43 minutes and 35 seconds across 14 songs, the rapper extensively collaborated with Kosovo-Albanian producers Pellumb and Rzon on the record. It was classified as a

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and R&B album, comprising songs performed mainly in Albanian with limited lines in English, French, and German. Upon release, ''Lamboziki'' saw a moderate commercial success, reaching number 42 in Switzerland. Three

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s released throughout October 2021 to January 2022 preceded the record, including "" featuring

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, "" and "" with

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. The former three were all accompanied by

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s and entered the single charts in Albania and Switzerland.

Background and composition

Preceded by a teaser in October 2021, Mozzik announced ''Lamboziki'' as his second studio album on his

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accounts and revealed the record's title and cover art. The latter depicts a golden portrait of the rapper positioned in a black

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, resembling the logo of Italian manufacturer

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, with lettering displayed in gold above the coat. The tracklist and release date as 13 February 2022 were unveiled through the rapper's social media on another occasion in early February. The record was ultimately issued in various countries on the announced date by 2 Euro Gang and Urban, a subsidiary of

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. ''Lamboziki'' contains 14 songs and lasts for 43 minutes and 35 seconds. For the record, Mozzik collaborated with Kosovo-Albanian producers Pellumb and Rzon, while also being involved in the writing process of all the songs. Critical commentary noted the record to incorporate

and R&B music, with

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elements. The record's songs are predominantly performed in

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, with several songs encompassing German, English and French lyrics, as well.

Promotion

''Lamboziki'' was supported by three singles, including its accompanying

s, which premiered from October 2021 to January 2022.Citations regarding the music videos of the album's singles: * * * "" was released as the record's first single on 21 October and featured the Albanian rapper

. Described as a

, R&B and

song, it lyrically focuses on pleasure and passion, and is concentrated on a desire to attract the attention of an independent woman. Commercially, the recording reached number 14 on Switzerland's Top 100 chart in late October. The record's second single, "", followed on 24 November, and entered the top five on Albania's Top 100 chart in early December. Musically a

song with

and

components, its

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-inspired

was well received by reviewers, who lauded Mozzik's appearance, and noted the retro and science-fiction visuals. This was followed on 27 January 2022 by the premiere of the record's third single "", an

and R&B recording delving into the concepts of

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and

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. Collaborating with Albanian singer and songwriter

, it reached number three in Albania and peaked at number 33 in Switzerland. To further promote the record's premiere, a single music video for "Patrolla" and "Kriminela" was released during the record's release. Upon release, ''Lamboziki'' experienced a moderate commercial success in Switzerland, debuting and peaking at number 42 on the Swiss albums charts. Four other songs from the record, including "", "", "" and "Ye Ye", debuted within the top 100 in Albania for the week ending 19 February 2022.

Track listing

Credits and tracklist adapted from

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Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Spotify and

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. *Mozziksongwriting, vocals *Darko Dimitrovmastering, mixing *Elvana Gjatafeatured vocals *Getinjofeatured vocals *Noizyfeatured vocals, songwriting *Pellumbproducing, songwriting *Rzonproducing, songwriting *Rvchetproducing, songwriting

Charts

Release history

References

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