Gemitaiz
Gemitaiz | |
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.jpg) Gemitaiz performing during Wind Music Awards in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Davide De Luca 4 November 1988 Rome, Italy |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels |
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Davide De Luca (born 4 November 1988), known professionally as Gemitaiz, is an Italian rapper. Besides his solo work, he has collaborated with many artists, most notably the Italian rapper MadMan.[1][2] He was born in Rome. From 2007 to 2011 he was a member of the "Xtreme Team", a collective of rappers from Rome with Canesecco.[3] His debut solo album came out in May 2013, with the title "L'unico compromesso" ("The Only Compromise"). It ended up peaking at the #3 spot on the Italian charts.[4]
Career
[edit]2003-2013: Early years and L'unico compromesso
[edit]Gemitaiz entered the music industry in 2003. Due to his collaboration with rapper Canesecco, between 2006 and 2009 he released three mixtapes—Affare romano (2006), Affare romano vol. 2 (2007), and Affare romano zero (2009)—which featured collaborations with a large part of Rome’s underground rap scene. In 2008, a theft incident occurred at Etto’s recording studio, where the tracks ready for their solo CDs were stolen. The remaining tracks were released in an unmixed compilation titled No(mix)tape.
In 2009, he signed with Honiro Label, through which he released the solo mixtapes Quello che vi consiglio (2009), Quello che vi consiglio vol. 2 (2010), Quello che vi consiglio III (2012), and in collaboration with Canesecco, he released the mixtapes Xtreme Time (2010) and Xtreme Quality Mixtape (2011). Both of these latter mixtapes were released under the name Xtreme Team. In 2011, he began collaborating with rapper MadMan, with whom he released the mixtape Haterproof (2011) and the EP Detto, fatto. (2012). These were both released by Honiro Label as well.
In 2012, the rapper left Honiro Label to sign a record deal with Tanta Roba, a label founded by Gué Pequeno and DJ Harsh. On this label, Gemitaiz released his debut album, titled L'unico compromesso (2013). The album was a success, reaching number three on the Italian album chart.[5] That same year, he released the mixtape "What I Recommend Vol. 4", preceded by the track "Intro".
2014: Arrest and Kepler
[edit]On 29 January 2014, Gemitaiz was arrested in Rome on charges of drug possession and distribution. The rapper was stopped and searched on the street; he was then found in possession of ketamine and marijuana.[6] During a subsequent search of his home, the Carabinieri discovered additional narcotics, hashish, and a precision scale. Gemitaiz was placed under house arrest and entered into a plea bargain the following month, accepting a sentence of one year and ten months in prison (suspended).[7]
That same year, Gemitaiz teamed up with MadMan again to release the single "Non se ne parla", which was made available for digital download on April 2.[8] The single preceded the release of the rappers’ album, titled Kepler, which was released on May 24 by Tanta Roba. The album debuted at number one on the Italian album chart,[9] and was certified gold by FIMI just two months after its release.[10]
On 23 December 2014, Gemitaiz announced through his YouTube channel that the mixtape QVC Vol. 5 Mixtape would be released on the 30th of that same month. Preceded by the track “Rap Doom”, whose music video was released on YouTube on December 29, the mixtape features collaborations with many Italian hip-hop artists, including MadMan and Clementino.
2017-2018: Davide
[edit]On 6 October 2017, the rapper released the single Oro e argento, also revealing that he had completed a second single.[11] The song debuted at number two on the Top Singles chart, marking this as Gemitaiz’s highest-charting single debut.[12] On December 15, his second single "Fuori" was released. It was produced by Mixer T.[13]
On 20 April 2018, Gemitaiz released his third studio album Davide,[14] the deluxe edition of which features a second CD titled QVC Collection: a release that had already been made available separately for digital download on March 30.[15] The album features various collaborations with artists from the Italian hip hop scene and beyond, including Guè Pequeno (with whom he recorded a third single, "Tanta Roba Anthem"), MadMan, Fabri Fibra, and Coez—the latter being the artist behind the fourth single he released, "Davide".[16]
On 28 December 2018, he released his eighth mixtape QVC8, announced by the singles "Senza di me" (featuring Venerus and Franco126) and "Rollin'".
2019-2020: Scatola nera and QVC9
[edit]In 2019, Gemitaiz returned to collaborate with MadMan for the creation of a new part of Veleno, which materialized on June 7 with the release of Veleno VII.[17] The single achieved good success, debuting at the top of the Top Singles chart and breaking the record for daily listeners on Spotify Italy.[18][19] The song also served as the lead single for the duo's album, titled Scatola nera and released on September 20.[20]
In 2020, Gemitaiz began to take on the role of producer, creating the beats of Buonanotte for Dani Faiv and Specialist for Ensi.[21] On November 6 of the same year, he released his ninth mixtape QVC9, in which he produced six songs total.[22]
2022-2023: Eclissi and QVC 10
[edit]On 13 May 2022, he released his sixth studio album, Eclissi. He first released a single of the same name, preceding the release of the album. The track featured a collaboration with Neffa.[23][24] The album, containing 13 tracks, contains collaborations with ASAP Ferg, MadMan, Sfera Ebbasta, Noyz Narcos, Coez, Marracash and Venerus.[25] The album immediately became a success, obtaining a double certification platinum.[26]
On 19 January 2023, he participated in the Italian remix of the song "Loose" by Outcast Music and Jay1, doing so in collaboration with Chadia Rodríguez.[27] On 15 December 2023, Gemitaiz released QVC 10,[28][29] the tenth chapter of the mixtape saga that he originally launched in 2009. It features numerous collaborations with other artists of the Italian hip hop scene, such as Fabri Fibra, Nayt, Jake La Furia, Guè, Emis Killa and MadMan.[30] On 28 June 2024, he appeared together in the single Banda Kawasaki by Achille Lauro, along with Salmo.[31]
2025-present: Elsewhere
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On 18 November 2025, after a long period of hints on his Instagram, Gemitaiz officially announced the release of his seventh studio album, Elsewhere. It was set for release on December 12.[32][33] On November 27, the rapper revealed the album's official tracklist, featuring collaborations with Salmo, Neffa, Ele A, Coez, and others.[34]
Personal life
[edit]Gemitaiz is the son of a jazz musician. He took a liking to rap after listening to 2pac and Bassi Maestro.[35] At the age of 16 he abandoned his studies as a surveyor to dedicate himself fully to music.[36] He is a fan of football and a supporter of AS Roma.[37] On social media, he is known for his critical streak towards the Giallorossi team, for which he has never hidden his love.[38][39]
Gemitaiz has always been private about his personal life. All that is known about his romantic life is that he had a relationship for about two years with his colleague Ema Stokholma.[40]
Fashion and public image
[edit]Gemitaiz's public image has also developed heavily through fashion and styling projects. In 2018, he took part in the lookbook for Fausto Puglisi's men's fall/winter 2018-19 collection, doing so along with other Italian rappers including Luchè, Vegas Jones, and Capo Plaza.[41]
In 2019, the styling of the music video for "Karate" (a song by Gemitaiz and MadMan, featuring Mahmood and directed by Fabrizio Conte) is attributed to Yosephine Melfi with special thanks to the Barbara Bologna brand.[42]
In 2022, Gemitaiz also collaborated with AF Reflect Eyewear on a limited edition pair of sunglasses, handcrafted in Italy, with proceeds going to the Italian Multiple Sclerosis Association.[43]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions | Certification[44] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] |
SWI [46] | |||
| Haterproof
(with MadMan) |
2011 | — | — | |
| L'unico compromesso | 2013 | 3 | — |
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| Kepler (with MadMan) |
2014 | 1 | — |
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| Nonostante tutto | 2016 | 1 | 56 |
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| Davide | 2018 | 1 | — |
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| Scatola nera (with MadMan) |
2019 | 1 | 99 |
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| Eclissi | 2022 | 1 [47] | — | |
| Elsewhere | 2025 | 2 [48] | — | |
EPs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] | ||
| Detto, fatto. (with MadMan) |
2013 | 24 |
Mixtapes
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] | ||
| QVC Collection | 2018 | 27 |
| QVC8 | 2018 | 17 |
| QVC9 | 2020 | 2 |
| QVC 10 – Quello che vi consiglio Vol. 10 | 2023 | 1 [49] |
Collaborative mixtapes (with Xtreme Team)
[edit]- 2006: Affare romano vol. 1 (with Xtreme Team)
- 2007: Affare romano vol. 2 (with Xtreme Team)
- 2008: No(mix)tape (with Xtreme Team)
- 2009: Affare romano zero (with Xtreme Team)
- 2010: Xtreme Time (with Xtreme Team)
- 2011: Xtreme Quality (with Xtreme Team)
Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] | |||
| "Fuori di qua (Out of My Way, Pt. 2)" (with MadMan) |
2013 | 18 | L'unico compromesso |
| "Oro & argento" | 2017 | 2 | Davide |
| "Fuori" | 5 | ||
| "Davide" (feat. Coez) |
2018 | 2 | |
| "Veleno 7" (with MadMan) |
2019 | 1 | Scatola nera |
Featured in
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] | |||
| "Albe nere" (Deleterio feat. MadMan & Gemitaiz) |
2014 | 91 | Dadaismo |
| "Ulalala" (Achille Lauro feat. Gemitaiz) |
2016 | 70 | Ragazzi madre |
| "Papparapà" (Nerone feat. Gemitaiz & Salmo) |
2017 | 63 | Max |
| "Veleno 6" (MadMan feat. Gemitaiz) |
67 | MM Vol. 2 | |
| "04:20" (Ensi feat. Gemitaiz & MadMan) |
69 | V | |
| "Thoiry RMX" (Achille Lauro feat. Gemitaiz, Quentin40 & Puritano) |
2018 | 36 | |
| "Hollywood" (MadMan feat. Gemitaiz) |
30 | Back Home | |
| "Brillo" (Vegas Jones feat. Gemitaiz & MadMan) |
15 | Bellaria | |
| "Malibu" (Carl Brave feat. Gemitaiz) |
11 | Notti brave | |
| "Purple Rain" (Achille Lauro & Boss Doms feat. Gemitaiz & Frenetik&Orang3) |
43 | Pour l'amour | |
| "Giornate vuote" (Frenetik & Orang3 feat. Gemitaiz) |
2019 | 13 | |
| "Cuore rotto" (Rocco Hunt feat. Gemitaiz) |
97 | ||
| "Stanotte" (Gemello feat. Gemitaiz) |
69 | ||
| "Alleluia" (Clementino feat. Gemitaiz) |
73 | Tarantelle | |
| "Rap Shit" (Nitro feat. Tha Supreme, Gemitaiz) |
2020 | 10 | GarbAge |
| "Rap City" (Tedua, Gemitaiz, MadMan & Chris Nolan) |
25 | Vita vera Mixtape [Aspettando la divina commedia] | |
| "Foto" (Izi, Gemitaiz & MadMan) |
48 | ||
| "Dal tramonto all'alba" (Mace feat. Venerus, Gemitaiz) |
2021 | 12 | OBE |
| "Candyman" (Mace feat Gemitaiz) |
36 | ||
Other songs
[edit]| Title | Year | Peak positions | Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [45] | |||||
| "Haterproof 2" (with MadMan) |
2014 | 15 | Kepler | ||
| "Sempre in giro" (with MadMan) |
92 | ||||
| "Bene" | 2016 | 62 | Nonostante tutto | ||
| "Inedito" (with Pedar Poy & MadMan) |
71 | QVC6 (Mixtape) | |||
| "Forte" | 82 | Nonostante tutto | |||
| "Non me ne vado" (feat. Emis Killa) |
90 | ||||
| "Coma" (feat. Victor Kwality) |
75 | Nonostante tutto (Reloaded) | |||
| "Tanta Roba Anthem" (feat. Guè Pequeno) |
2018 | 17 | Davide | ||
| "Paradise Lost" | 21 | ||||
| "Keanu Reeves" (feat. Achille Lauro) |
16 | ||||
| "Holy Grail" (feat. MadMan) |
22 | ||||
| "Pezzo trap" (feat. Fabri Fibra) |
23 | ||||
| "Lo sai che ci penso" | 37 | ||||
| "Chiamate perse" | 38 | ||||
| "Diverso" | 44 | ||||
| "Alaska" (feat. Priestess) |
50 | ||||
| "Un giro con noi" | 54 | ||||
| "Questa qua" | 76 | ||||
| "Buonanotte" | 83 | ||||
| "Rollin'" (with Mixer T) |
12 | QVC8 | |||
| "Senza di me" (feat. Venerus & Franco 126) |
12 | ||||
| "Toradol" | 2019 | 12 | |||
| "Giuro che" (feat. Priestess & Quentin40) |
16 | ||||
| "Bad Boys" (feat. Ketama126) |
20 | ||||
| "Che ci faccio" (with Mixer T) |
23 | ||||
| "Mammastomale" (with Machete & Izi feat. Salmo) |
9 | Machete Mixtape 4 | |||
| "Fuori e dentro" (with MadMan & tha Supreme) |
2 | Scatola nera | |||
| "Esagono" (with MadMan & Salmo) |
6 | ||||
| "Karate" (with MadMan & Mahmood) |
8 | ||||
| "Fiori" (with MadMan, Marracash & Guè Pequeno) |
9 | ||||
| "Come me" (with MadMan) |
12 | ||||
| "Scatola nera" (with MadMan & Giorgia) |
13 | ||||
| "¥€$" (with MadMan) |
14 | ||||
| "Che ore sono" (with MadMan & Venerus) |
18 | ||||
| "Californication" (with MadMan) |
20 | ||||
| "Tutto OK" (with MadMan) |
32 | ||||
| "Mondo di fango" | 2020 | 10 | QVC9 | ||
| "Alright" (feat. Emis Killa & Geolier) |
13 | ||||
| "In una Benz" (feat. Fabri Fibra) |
16 | ||||
| "Marte" (feat. Izi) |
17 | ||||
| "QVC9" | 19 | ||||
| "Fair" (feat. MadMan) |
30 | ||||
| "Rollercoaster" (feat. Carl Brave) |
31 | ||||
| "Russian Roulette" | 34 | ||||
| "Outro In the Night" | 39 | ||||
| "Money Money" (feat. Ensi & Speranza) |
41 | ||||
| "<3" | 43 | ||||
| "Più di così (Gemitaiz )" (feat. D'African) |
47 | ||||
| "Trap Emo Rmx" (feat. Achille Lauro) |
49 | ||||
| "—" denotes an item that did not chart in that country. | |||||
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Repubblica: 'Scatola Nera', il nuovo disco di Gemitaiz & MadMan: "Insieme ci prendiamo una pausa da noi stessi" (in Italian)
- ↑ Sky Italy: Hit Parade: al numero uno Gemitaiz & Madman (in Italian)
- ↑ CaneSecco torna a parlare di Gemitaiz, Xtreme Team e MadMan (in Italian)
- ↑ "Gemitaiz Biography". Concerty.com.
- ↑ "GEMITAIZ - L'UNICO COMPROMESSO (ALBUM)". italiancharts.com. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
- ↑ Giuseppe Scarpa (January 30, 2014). "Musica e spaccio - Arrestato il rapper Gemitaiz". La Repubblica. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ↑ "DROGA, CONDANNATO RAPPER GEMITAIZ | Rome, la Repubblica.it". Archived from the original on 6 December 2016. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ↑ "Non Se Ne Parla - Single". iTunes. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 22 (dal 26-05-2014 al 01-06-2014)". Italian Music Industry Federation. Archived from the original on 19 June 2014. Retrieved September 14, 2014.
- ↑ "L'album "KEPLER" è disco d'oro". Tanta Roba. Archived from the original on 12 September 2014. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz, è uscito il nuovo singolo "Oro e argento"". MTV. October 6, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 41 (dal 2017-10-06 al 2017-10-12)". Italian Music Industry Federation. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Ascolta "Fuori", il nuovo singolo di Gemitaiz". RapBurger. December 15, 2017. Archived from the original on 21 April 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz: il nuovo album "Davide" uscirà ad aprile". MTV. March 27, 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ "Ascolta "QVC Collection", la raccolta dei mixtape di Gemitaiz". RapBurger. March 30, 2018. Archived from the original on 21 April 2018. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Luigi Bolognini (April 19, 2018). "Gemitaiz, rapper 'incompreso': "Nei dischi serve intimità, non essere re del mondo"". la Repubblica. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
- ↑ Michele Galderisi (7 June 2019). "Ascolta "Veleno 7", il nuovo episodio della saga di Gemitaiz & Madman". RapBurger. Archived from the original on 20 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 24 (dal 07.06.2019 al 13.06.2019)". Italian Music Federation. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz e Madman: "Veleno 7" è record di Spotify di quotidiano di ascoltarlo". Sky TG24. June 12, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ↑ "'Scatola Nera', il nuovo disco di Gemitaiz & MadMan: "Insieme ci prendiamo una pausa da noi stessi"". la Repubblica. September 19, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ↑ "Ensi canta e Gemitaiz produce: esce Specialist". Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz torna con QVC9 – Quello che vi consiglio Vol. 9". Sky TG24. November 3, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz in attesa del nuovo disco Lancia Eclissi in duetto con Neffa". All Music Italia. April 15, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ↑ ""Eclissi": un Gemitaiz (quasi) irriconoscibile". Cromosomi. May 13, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz, la tracklist del nuovo album Eclissi". Sky TG24. May 10, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ ""Eclissi", l'ultimo album ufficiale rilasciato da Gemitaiz, è diventato oggi doppio disco di platino, aggiungendo un altro traguardo al percorso già molto premiato del rapper romano". Instagram. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ↑ "Loose (Italian Remix) - Single di Outcast Music, JAY1, Chadia & Gemitaiz su Apple Music". January 29, 2023. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz, il ritorno di QVC10 - Quello che vi consiglio VOL. 10". lacasadelrap.com. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ Sky TG24 (15 December 2023). "Gemitaiz, fuori QVC10: il diecimo capitolo di Quello che vi consiglio". Sky TG24 (in Italian). Retrieved 4 June 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Gemitaiz ha svelato la tracklist e gli ospiti di "QVC10"". Billboard Italia. 6 December 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2025.
- ↑ "Achille Lauro: "Torno con nuova musica dopo aver fallito, voglio sabotare la mia carriera"". Radio Deejay. June 28, 2024. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz annuncia il nuovo album "Elsewhere"". Billboard Italia. November 18, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz annuncia il nuovo album "Elsewhere"". Fourzine. November 18, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz svela la tracklist completo e i caratteristiche di "Elsewhere"". Fourzine. November 27, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Davide Deiv Agazzi (June 18, 2013). "Gemitaiz l'intervista!". Goldworld. Retrieved 14 December 2025.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz: Storia, Discografia e Roolo nell'HIP HOP Italiano". Underground Italia. November 25, 2025. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Redazione (June 11, 2024). "Gemitaiz: "Roma, mi fido di DDR ma mi spiace per Mou. E ho scommesso sul Girona..."". RomaGiallorossa.it. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Andrea Molinari (January 26, 2024). "Gemitaiz: Da Totti a QVC 10, Gemitaiz: "Sono completamente succube della Roma"". Gianluca Di Marzio. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Alessandro Lunari (June 11, 2024). "Da Totti a QVC 10, Gemitaiz: «Sono completamente succube della Roma»". Cronache di serraturatoio. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ Metropolitan Editorial Staff (January 27, 2023). "Gemitaiz, chi è l'ex fidanzato di Ema Stokholma: "È stato davvero complicato"". Metropolitan Magazine. Retrieved December 14, 2025.
- ↑ "Fausto Puglisi presenta la sua collezione Men FW18-19". NSS magazine. January 24, 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "GEMITAIZ & MADMAN feat. MAHMOOD – "Karate"". Fabrizio Conte. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ "AF REFLECT EYEWEAR x GEMITAIZ sunglasses". AF Reflect. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ FIMI - Certificazioni
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- ↑ "Gemitaiz discography". hitparade.ch. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
- ↑ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 20 (dal 13.05.2022 al 19.05.2022)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- ↑ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 51 (dal 12.12.2025 al 18.12.2025)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 20 December 2025.
- ↑ "Album – Classifica settimanale WK 51 (dal 15.12.2023 al 21.12.2023)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ↑ "Gemitaiz & MadMan feat. Marracash & Guè Pequeño". Retrieved March 22, 2021.
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