Genc Salihu

Genc Salihu (born July 14, 1981) is a Kosovan songwriter, singer and writer. He is best known for being the lead singer of the Priština rock band, Cute Babulja.

History

EXP

When Salihu returned back to his birthplace Priština, Kosovo province under UN administration), he started the band Felacio with Gemb Shehu and Shpend Mula. They recorded some new songs with the famous producer MEDA and they named it DO TI KALLIM FiTILAT E LLOMES, and competed in the most famous Kosovan tallava festival at that time, "Tallava Fest1997", taking home the prize for first place. Felacio broke up after a while, and Genc started to work with Dritero Nikqi, during which time remained out of the public eye apart from playing a few low key gigs(?)

Cute Boy

Later on, Salihu had the idea to form a band with Enes Bajramliqi, a friend he had met in high school at age 15 while he was together with him in AA (Alcoholis Anonymous). Enes was one of the best drummers in Priština even better than Babuka actually he taught babuka first drumming steps, as well as a proficient guitarist Ala Michael Romeo and singer, so they started the band "Cute Boy" in 2004, which was named after a character in the books of Gay Pride. They have so far released only one album (a self-titled one), but it is considered one of the best Albanian albums ever made.Fact|date=July 2008 Two singles have been released, "Kolateralisht" (reaching #3 in Albanian charts) and "Udhe Te Mbare" (reaching #1). Currently,when the band is taking a break.

Present days

In November 2004, Salihu enrolled the SAE Institute in London. He currently resides alone in London, where he has put together another band.