Who is The Limba?

The Limba is an Italian hip-hop artist, rapper, and composer based in Turin. He was born on June 5th, 1993 as Gianni Botticelli and has since achieved success on the Italian hip-hop music scene. His unique blend of rap and R&B has gained fans from all over the world.

Early Life & Career

Growing up in Turin, The Limba was exposed to music at an early age. His father was a musician, so it was only natural that he found his way into music. As a teenager, he started rapping as part of a local hip-hop collective called 'The Movement'. While part of the collective, he began writing and producing his own songs. In 2012, he released his debut mixtape 'Infectus'. The mixtape was well-received by critics and fans alike. This gave him the confidence to pursue a career in music.

Rise to Fame

In 2013, The Limba released his second mixtape 'Limboland'. The mixtape featured collaborations with two of Italy's top hip-hop producers, Mauro Nava and Renato Chiabrando. The mixtape's lead single 'Limbo' went on to become one of the most popular songs on Italian radio that year. This catapulted The Limba into the limelight and opened up doors for him to collaborate with some of Italy's top rappers.

Recent Projects

Since then, The Limba has released several singles and EPs as well as two full-length albums 'Polaroid' (2016) and 'No Return' (2019). Both albums were critically acclaimed for their innovative production and songwriting. In 2020, he released his third mixtape 'Glimpse' which features the singles 'Glimpse', 'No Sleep' and 'Lost'.

Awards & Accolades

The Limba has won numerous awards including two MTV Music Awards for Best Video of the Year (2017) and Best New Artist (2018). He has also been nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album (2018) and Best Hip-Hop Song (2019). He has been featured in publications such as Rolling Stone, Vibe Magazine and Complex.

Legacy

The Limba is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in contemporary Italian hip-hop. His unique blend of rap and R&B has captivated audiences around the world. He continues to push boundaries with each new project and is sure to remain an important figure in Italian hip-hop for years to come.