Dargen D'Amico

Jacopo D'Amico (born November 27, 1980), known by his stage name Dargen D'Amico, is an Italian singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer and disc jockey.

Dargen D'Amico
Background information
Birth nameJacopo D'Amico
Also known as
  • Corvo D'Argento
  • JD
Born (1980-11-27) November 27, 1980
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • disc jockey
Years active1997–present

He started his career in 1997, as member of the rap group Sacre Scuole, with Gué Pequeno and Jake La Furia. In 2001, after releasing their first album (3 MC's al cubo), the group disbanded due to quarrels between him and Jake La Furia.

After the experience with Sacre Scuole, Dargen D'Amico went on a solo career by releasing in 2006 the debut album Musica senza musicisti, published by Giada Mesi, an independent record label he founded.

In more than 15 years of career he produced a total of 10 albums, covering various themes and genres, and he collaborated with many Italian musicians, singers and rappers of various genre. He mentions Franco Battiato, Enzo Jannacci and Lucio Dalla as his biggest influences.

D'Amico participated in the Sanremo Music Festival 2022 with "Dove si balla". He competed again competing in the festival in 2024 with the song "Onda alta".

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