ZAMPA

Biography:
He was born in Verona on May 22nd, 1979. He started writing lyrics and becoming keen on hip hop music in the early 90's; it was the "posse" time and of rap intended as a message: hip hop was first of all a passion to share, able to unite and involve the kids. In 1996 he founded in Verona the 4d band along with Shen, Kata and DJ Kris and they released the first demo tape "Ritorno alla Realtà". In 1998 4d joined another Veronese band named Criminali Lirici (composed by Jap, Jimbo and Dj Minga) and all together they founded the Osteria Lirica. Then came the first jam sessions, the first live appearances and the first contacts with the other Italian realities among which we can mention the NetCrew. In 2001, which has to be considered the darkest year for Italian rap, he released his first auto-produced album titled "Gorilla Guerriglia". In these years he took part to many featuring acts in the records of many Italian Mcs, such as BassiMaestro "Classe 73", LaCreme "L'Alba", Jap "Questione di gusto", MondoMarcio "MondoMarcio", IlManiaco "Affari Sporchi", Zona Blu "La Coscienza delle Parole", AsherKuno "The fottamaker", Bat "Riprendiamoci tutto", "Street Flava vol. 2" and many more.
In 2004 he finally released the album titled "Lupo Solitario", which was produced for the new hip hop label VibraRecords. It's to be considered a dark album, dense and introspective and it has particularly been appreciated by whom is searching profound lyrics and wording. In his lives he is supported by his crazy gang (Jap, Il Maniaco, Dj Steve) who always ready to give fire to the shows around Italy. In the future he will be co-operating to Jap's new album and probably in 2006 the new album of the band Osteria Lirica will be released. Rumors say that he is also working to a new mysterious project with Jack de La Creme... stay tuned for next news!


Discography:
2004, Zampa - Lupo Solitario (HH 3006-2)
2001, Zampa - Gorilla Guerriglia