The most listened-to artist in Italy in 2024 (according to Luminate) does not, exactly, rap in Italian. Naples’ own Geolier raps in his native dialect — the very musical language spoken on the streets ...

A few nights ago, while I was driving home, the shuffle chose “BBE” by Anna and Lazza. The chorus is one of those that immediately get stuck in your mind, the lyrics are a statement of empowerment, a ...

At 22, Rondodasosa is ready to leave it all behind: his city, his language and the scene that made him a star. With Mattia, his final album in Italian, the Milan-born rapper – collaborating with the ...