The official video was shared on YouTube on April 8, 2020 , as part of the "NOU 2020" (New 2020) promotional wave.
Produced and distributed by Viper Production , a major label for this genre in Romania. Musical Style & Themes Emanuel de la Cluj - Am dat in viata de greu (NOU 2020)
Emanuel de la Cluj, a prominent figure in the contemporary Romanian manele scene. Release Date: May 5, 2020 (Digital distribution). The official video was shared on YouTube on
While sometimes categorized broadly as "Contemporary Country" on international platforms like Shazam or Songstats , the song is a classic Manele , characterized by synthesizers and lyrics about personal struggles, social status, and overcoming "enemies". Release Date: May 5, 2020 (Digital distribution)
It follows the "slow manea" or "doina" style, which is more emotional and soulful compared to his upbeat dance tracks like "Cand incep eu a juca" . Artist Profile
The title translates to "I hit hard times in life," a common theme in the artist's repertoire which often deals with life's nacaz (trouble) and the strength of character.