Born in Korçë and raised in London, Najtellari grew up in a Jamaican household and began singing and writing music as a teenager.
His musical career is marked by fusing elements of reggae and pop as well as his distinctive vocal and writing style.
[2] In December 2014, he collaborated with Albanian singer Aurela Gaçe on the single "Pa kontroll", with whom they eventually won the 16th edition of the annual music competition Kënga Magjike.
[10] The collaboration between Young Zerka, DJ Geek, Dafina Zeqiri, and MC Kresha peaked charts in Albania at #2 on Top Music Awards.
[2][6] His musical inspiration varies from reagge musicians such as Bob Marley and Peter Tosh to pop artists as for instance Michael Jackson.