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Maurizio Pisciottu, better known by his stage name Salmo, stands as one of Italy’s most influential and versatile artists. Maurizio Pisciottu was born on June 29, 1984, in Olbia.
Early Life and Career
Salmo started recording his first verses between 1997 and 1998, at the tender age of 13, to embark on his musical career. Due to his commitment to his profession, the 1999 demo “Premeditazione e Dolo” was released. Bigfoot and Skascio, two Olbian rappers, collaborated on the project and formed the group of the same name.
“Sotto Pelle,” Salmo’s solo demo, was self-produced and published in 2004. “Mr. Antipatia,” his second demo, was released the following year. These initial endeavors established the foundation for a career that would quickly grow and become a major player in the Italian music industry.
Salmo’s debut studio album, “The Island Chainsaw Massacre,” was released in 2011, marking his breakthrough. With the rapid attention the album received, Salmo rose to national prominence in the rap scene. The next year, he appeared on the “Machete Mixtape,” a mixtape that included well-known Italian rappers.
Salmo released his second album, “Death USB,” in 2012 since he wasn’t satisfied with only one release. His versatility was shown with this album, which also helped him win the MTV Hip Hop Awards’ “Best Crossover” category.
Salmo gave his fans a gift in 2013 when his third album, “Midnite,” made its debut at the top of the Italian music charts. Salmo’s reputation as a collaborative powerhouse in the industry was cemented with the album, which featured collaborations with musicians such as Noyz Narcos and Gemitaiz.
At the close of 2014, Salmo directed the music video for Jovanotti’s song “Sabato.” In 2015, he also worked with Jovanotti, taking part in the “Lorenzo negli stadi 2015 Tour” and contributing to a remix of “Sabato.”
Salmo’s fourth studio album, “Hellvisback,” was announced in February 2016 with the release of the song “1984,” which was released in December 2015. The album was extremely successful; it went from being Gold in less than a week to Double Platinum in 2017.
Salmo solidified his place in Italy’s rap industry in 2019 by contributing to the collaborative compilation album “Machete Mixtape 4.”.
2021 marked the release of “Flop,” Salmo’s highly anticipated album. Demonstrating his ability to stay relevant and innovative, “Flop” once again affirmed Salmo’s status as a musical heavyweight.
Salmo’s multifaceted talent extends beyond the realms of music. In 2022, he ventured into acting, appearing in the Italian movie “Blocco 181.
Who is Salmo’s Girlfriend?
There is no information about Salmo’s girlfriend. He keeps his private life out of the public.
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