Bleona returns with a high-energy new take on “Ride It,” reimagined by Grammy-winning hitmaker Dave Audé. Fusing Bleona’s bold vocals and fearless pop attitude with Audé’s signature, chart-dominating dance production, the remix transforms the track into a sleek, club-ready anthem built for peak-time floors and global playlists—delivering a powerful blend of star power, energy, and undeniable dancefloor appeal. The cinematic video draws inspiration from Dune and Transformers, blending futuristic visuals with high fashion. The release marks Bleona’s latest move as a fully independent artist, with more music slated for later this year.

An icon of Albanian pop music, born precisely at this festival and now established as a successful name on the international stage. An artist who has broken barriers and carried Albania’s name onto the world’s most prominent platforms. With a career spanning over 30 years, she stands as one of the most powerful and influential voices of her generation and a defining cultural icon of today. Bleona has topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, sold over 7 million records, and has been the cover star of more than 40 Albanian and international magazines.

Fest64 Performance and 30 Year Tribute

Fest64 Jury

A Fairy-Tale Moment on the December Cover of Vogue Latin America

Adorned in an elegant, dreamlike fairy-tale diamond necklace from Bvlgari High Jewelry, the beloved superstar — a true pop-culture icon across generations — graces the December cover of Vogue Latin America.

Captured through the artistic lens of @losquien, and styled impeccably by @venusfabbricatore and @thecommonroom_mx, she appears in a stunning ensemble by @maisonalaia, @MaisonMagiela elevated by the brilliance of @bvlgari #highjewelry.

In a heartfelt and candid conversation with @Bleona, she opens up about her extraordinary career, the grounding force of family, and the defining moments that shaped her journey.

A cover that blends elegance, legacy, and timeless glamour — marking yet another unforgettable chapter.

Editor in Chief @karlamartinezdesalas
Fashion Editor @valecollado
Art director @claudiavaldeza
Photographer: @losquien
Stylist: @venusfabbricatore @thecommonroom_mx
Dress: @maisonalaia
Jewelery: @bvlgari High
Make up: @gusbortolotti
Hairstylist: @ernestovargas_hair
Executive producer: @nowopentv @ella_cepeda
Foto Credit @Voguelatam @Condenast 

Read More »

In “RIDE IT,” Bleona takes us on a bold journey where fantasy meets desire.

Inspired by the epic scale of the movie Dune—its desert mystique- and the raw, explosive energy of “Transformers”, the video blends cinematic landscapes with gleaming machines and powerful imagery. Littered with luxury cars and wrapped in futuristic couture, this world is more than a backdrop—it’s a metaphor for sexual freedom, dominance, and raw human emotion. 

Bleona, cloaked in avant-garde fashion, emerges as a futuristic goddess, delivering a visual and sonic powerhouse.

At its core, “RIDE IT” owning your sensuality, expressing it without fear, and celebrating the powerful emotions that come with real connection. 

Set in a fierce, otherworldly desert, Bleona doesn’t just perform—she leads.

Every frame, every lyric, every movement radiates confidence, control, and unshakable fire.

It’s modern. It’s magnetic. It’s musically bulletproof.

Produced by hitmaker Jim Beanz, the track pulses with a beat that’s both hypnotic and fierce. 

With its addictive chorus— “Ride it”—it’s more than just a modern pop anthem- It’s a call to action. 

A celebration of sensuality, confidence, and liberation. 

Through commanding visuals, “RIDE IT” redefines what it means to be in control—in love, in art, and in life.

This isn’t just a ride.

It’s a release.

It’s a power move.

It’s Bleona in full command.

Global pop powerhouse BLEONA shatters expectations with "Boy Gone Bad," a seductive, high-voltage anthem where elegance meets unapologetic passion.Set to a hypnotic dancefloor beat, BLEONA navigates the razor's edge between love and lust, delivering a sound that is daring, timeless, and irresistibly bold.

Directed by the legendary Diane Martel (Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake), the music video explodes with raw emotion, high fashion, and unfiltered power—capturing BLEONA’s magnetic force like never before.Through arresting visuals, high fashion aesthetics, and raw emotional energy, the project delivers a striking statement that is as daring as it is timeless.

Watch full video now on YouTube

Bleona releases her new single, "Stani", on October 25th.

The video for "Stani" is inspired by Greek mythology, specifically the legend of the Amazons.

In Greek mythology, the Amazons were a race of fierce warrior women, renowned for their, bravery, and pride. They were believed to have lived at the outer limits of the known world.

Homer wrote that they were 'the equal of men', they most famously fought and lost separate battles against three Greek heroes: Hercules, Theseus, and Bellerophon.

According to myth, the Amazons were the daughters of Ares, the god of war. They lived in a women-only society, where men were only accepted for only for breeding purposes. Male infants were often killed, and their society was considered as a Greek male-society in reverse, so they pursued such traditional male-dominated activities as horse-riding, hunting, and warfare.

The storyline of "Stani" echoes this myth, portraying a modern-day Amazon with a deadly allure.

Bleona, a "Modern day Amazon", wrecks the motorcycle of a young man passing by. 

To his surprise, Bleona enters a house followed closely by a tiger, fully under her control.

Captivated by her beauty and curiosity about the tiger’s behavior the boy decides to go home to look for tools for the broken engine and finds Bleona preparing food for the tiger, which behaves like a domesticated cat. His fascination grows, and he ventures further into the house, hoping to seduce the Amazon.

However, a shocking twist awaits him in the bedroom. 

Bleona bites him, and he suddenly realizes he is transforming into a tiger himself.

The video ends with Bleona walking out of the house in the morning, now accompanied by two tigers. The remains of the broken engine lie abandoned as yet another young man appears on the horizon—her next inevitable victim.

Check out the video on YouTube

Premiering May 3, 2024, Chief of Station is an action thriller  starring Aaron Eckhart playing Ben Malloy, a former CIA officer forced back into the espionage underworld. After receiving information that his wife’s death might not have been an accident, Ben heads back into the underworld of Eastern Europe, to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew about his wife and the agency he worked at. For her role, Bleona speaks in the Albanian language, promoting Albanian culture on the international stage.

Directed by Chris Applebaum with Jeffrey Kelly, Director of Photography. Bleona isn’t holding back on her new single “#Haters”. She’s worked too hard to hear anyone’s negativity. Another great addition to the singers repertoire.

As part of her fast-growing acting career, Bleona has won the hearts of the writer, director and producers of the soon be worldwide release television series, “Paper Empire”. A smart and edgy crime drama. Bleona plays a vocalist, starting at the bottom and attempting to make it completely on her own in a county foreign to hers. (Sounds Familiar)

Bleona stars along with Denise Richards, Wesley Snipes, Robert Davi, Steve Gutenberg and Anne Archer.

http://www.robertgillingspaperempire.com/