Tayna Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Songs, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Albums

Doruntina Shala, known professionally as Tayna, is a Kosovar-Albanian rapper and singer who has become a prominent figure in the Albanian-speaking music scene.

Rising to fame in 2018 with her bold hip-hop and R&B style, she has captivated audiences with hits like “Columbiana” and “Bye Bye,” blending reggaeton and dance elements with her distinctive Gheg dialect delivery.

Profile

• Full Name: Doruntina Shala
• Stage Name: Tayna
• Born: December 14, 1996
• Age: 28 years old
• Birthplace: Prizren, Kosovo
• Nationality: Kosovar-Albanian
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
• Height: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Shala
• Siblings: Not publicly disclosed
• Spouse: Not Married
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Doruntina Shala was born on December 14, 1996, in Prizren, then part of FR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo), into an Albanian family of the Shala tribe. Details about her parents and siblings are not publicly disclosed, reflecting her private nature.

She pursued a degree in Psychology at the University of Pristina, balancing her academic pursuits with her burgeoning music career. Her ethnicity is Albanian, and information about her religious beliefs is not publicly available.

Career

Tayna burst onto the Albanian music scene in 2018 with her debut single “Columbiana,” featuring Don Phenom, which reached number one on the Albanian charts. That year, she released five top-three singles, including “Shqipe,” “On And On,” and “Fake,” establishing her as a leading voice in hip-hop and R&B.

In 2019, she continued her success with “Ring Ring” (No. 8), “Kce,” “Caliente” with Cricket, and “Pasite” with Lyrical Son and MC Kresha, the latter hitting number one and charting at 155 on Spotify in Switzerland. Her collaboration with Dafina Zeqiri, “Bye Bye,” also topped the Albanian charts.

In 2020, she signed with Sony Music’s German subsidiary and released “Edhe ti” with Mozzik, a commercial hit in Albanian and German-speaking regions, followed by “Bass” and “Qe Qe” (No. 9 in Albania, No. 45 in Switzerland).

Her 2021 single “Heroinat,” dedicated to Albanian women, introduced her upcoming debut album Bipolar, with “OFG” as its second single. In 2024, her comeback single “Si Ai” went viral on TikTok but was briefly removed from streaming platforms due to a dispute with her manager, later resolved.

Tayna‘s music blends hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton, and dance, earning her a wide following across Albanian-speaking territories and beyond.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @taynaa
• Facebook Handle: Tayna
• YouTube Channel: TaynaOfficial
• TikTok Handle: @taynaa

Personal Life

Tayna, 28, is single and has no known spouse or children. Based in Prizren, Kosovo, she maintains a private personal life, focusing on her music and studies.

In 2020, she made headlines by building a luxurious house with a swimming pool for her parents, valued at approximately €300,000, as a gesture of gratitude for their support.

Discography

• “Columbiana” (2018, featuring Don Phenom) – Single, Vocals
• “Shqipe” (2018) – Single, Vocals
• “On And On” (2018) – Single, Vocals
• “Fake” (2018) – Single, Vocals
• “Ring Ring” (2019) – Single, Vocals
• “Kce” (2019) – Single, Vocals
• “Caliente” (2019, with Cricket) – Single, Vocals
• “Pasite” (2019, with Lyrical Son and MC Kresha) – Single, Vocals
• “Bye Bye” (2019, with Dafina Zeqiri) – Single, Vocals
• “Sicko” (2019) – Single, Vocals
• “Sorry” (2019) – Single, Vocals
• “Edhe ti” (2020, with Mozzik) – Single, Vocals
• “Bass” (2020) – Single, Vocals
• “Qe Qe” (2020) – Single, Vocals
• “Heroinat” (2021) – Single, Vocals
• “OFG” (2021) – Single, Vocals
• “Si Ai” (2024) – Single, Vocals

Net Worth

Tayna‘s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $3 million USD. Her income stems from music sales, streaming revenue, live performances, and her 2020 contract with Sony Music. Her investment in a €300,000 house for her parents reflects her financial success at a young age.