Rocco Hunt in Naples

Rocco Hunt is an Italian rapper and singer-songwriter, born in Salerno in 1994, whose music draws on hip-hop, pop and Neapolitan song. He became widely known when “Nu juorno buono” won the Newcomers section of Italy’s principal song competition. His catalogue also includes the albums “'A verità” and “SignorHunt,” plus the Ana Mena collaborations “A un passo dalla luna” and “Un bacio all’improvviso.” At Teatro Ariston in 2014, he performed “Nu juorno buono” during the contest that established him nationally. He returned in 2016 to compete in the main section with “Wake Up,” his second appearance at the Sanremo Festival.

Clementino is an Italian rapper born in Avellino and raised in Cimitile, known for quick freestyle delivery, Neapolitan-language rhymes and theatrical humour. After the debut album Napolimanicomio, he formed Rapstar with Fabri Fibra and built his solo catalogue around records including Mea Culpa, Miracolo! and Vulcano; O’ vient became one of his signature songs. In 2004 Clementino won the Tecniche Perfette freestyle battle, followed by victory at 2theBeat in 2006. A decade later, he performed Quando sono lontano at the Sanremo Music Festival. He returned the following year with Ragazzi fuori, completing two consecutive appearances at Teatro Ariston.