So, who is Hejdi Mehmeti?
He's an Albanian singer, born and raised in America

When did you realise that you wanted to become a singer? Were you brought up in a musical family?
IT WAS ABOUT 9 YEARS AGO I STARTED PLAYING THE CIFTELI AND SINGING ACTUALLY I WAS NOT BROUGHT UP IN A MUSICAL FAMILY

What sort of music do you personally listen to? Who are your favourite artists?
NIKOLL NIKPRELAJ,SINAN HOXHA

Recently you have published your first album, have you got any plans for a second one, and what are your plans for 2007?
FOR 2007 IM PLANNING ON A NEW ALBUM MY LAST ONE WAS A GRUP LIVE ONE WHICH WAS A BIG SUCCESS

You were born and raised in America, but sing Albanian music. How important is it to you to identify yourself as an Albanian despite being born in America? Do you think it's important for Albanian-Americans to feel connected to Albania?
I ALWAYS HAD THE LOVE FOR ALBANIAN MUSIC I THINK WE HAVE THE BEST CULTURE AND I FEEL ALL ALBANIANS SHOULD BE CONNECTED

Have you ever thought about living in Albania? Have you been to visit? Where is your family from?
NEVER THOUGHT OF LIVING THERE BUT I WOULDNT MIND ITS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE VERY HISTORICAL I WAS THERE ONCE IN TIRANA,MY FAMILY IS ORIGINALLY FROM ANA MALIT(ULQIN)

Is Hejdi Mehmeti a patriot?
YES 1000%

If you would perform a duet with another artist, who would you chose and why?
NIKOL NIKPRELAJ BECAUSE HES JUST GREAT

What do you do in your free time?
HANG OUT WITH MY WIFE AND MY SON ARBEN THE 2 MOST IMPORTANT PEOPLE IN MY LIFE

Have you had any embarrassing moments?
LOL I WAS AT A RESTURANT AND MY FRIENDS TOLD THE WAITRESS ITS MY BIRTHDAY AND THE WHOLE STAFF GOT UP AND SANG HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME PRETTY EMBARRASSING

Anything else you want people to know?
?NOT REALLY I JUST WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTS GRUPI MELODIJA AND ALSO THE ONES WHO DONT IT JUST MAKES US BETTER AND BETTER....TO SHEFDOMI.COM YOU GUYS ARE GREAT KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK