Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

Reggae-inspired Italian rapper Alessandro Vacca, who goes by his last name only, was part of the group Azhilo Nitro during the early 2000s. In 2003, he broke out as a solo artist with an EP titled Mr. Cartoon. VH followed in 2004 and was the first of a few albums issued during the next several years. Subsequent releases included Faccio Quello Che Voglio (2007), Sporco (2010), Pelleossa (2011), and Pazienza (2012). He collaborated as a guest artist on dozens of tracks by the likes of Karkadan, Club Dogo, Ensi, and Big Fish. ~ Andy Kellman