This site is an introduction to the Italian Hip Hop scene. It isn't designed to bring you up-to-the-minute news but rather historic background to the art's development in Italy. There is an extensive artists directory with bios and lyrics. We've also translated some classic lyrics with a lot of help from friends. Check it out.
What's New
You can reach me at italianrap@hotmail.com.
My blog "Occhio Contro Occhio."
We're up on myspace.com/capuzzell.
Check out Funk Ya Mama, a new label out of Italy.
Check out Gela City Sound, two Italian MCs out of Germany.
Carvelli Records is currently creating a compilation CD
for distribution worldwide involving artists from Italy and the larger Italian diaspora. Please contact them at
businessinquiry@carvelli.com.
Antonio Ventresco's translations of Miniera Sicula's "Ascolta Un Attimo," Sud Sound System's Statte cu mie," and Bassi's "Sano What?!?"
It was last updated on April 4, 2008.