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Damiano David
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| Born | 8 January 1999 Rome, Italy |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Damiano David (born January 8, 1999) is an Italian singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Måneskin.
Måneskin became very famous after winning the Sanremo Music Festival 2021. This is a big music competition in Italy. After that, they won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021. They represented Italy with their song "Zitti e buoni". In 2024, Damiano also started his own music career. He released singles like "Silverlines" and "Born with a Broken Heart".
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Early Life
Damiano David was born in Rome, Italy. His parents, Daniele David and Rossella Scognamiglio, were both flight attendants. Because of their jobs, Damiano and his older brother Jacopo traveled a lot when they were young. This helped them learn about many different cultures.
Before he was 17, Damiano was a talented basketball player. He played as a point guard for a local club called Eurobasket Roma. He has said that playing basketball taught him important discipline. This discipline helped him succeed later in life.
Music Career
Damiano started singing when he was just six years old. He met Victoria De Angelis and Thomas Raggi in high school. They later formed the band Måneskin together. Damiano went to a special language high school in Rome. However, he decided to leave school early to focus on his music. His parents supported his decision.
When he first tried out to be the singer for their band, he was not accepted. They thought his style was "too pop". But Damiano kept trying, and they finally let him join. He soon changed his style and how he performed on stage. He learned to express himself freely.
Måneskin's Rise to Fame
The band Måneskin was formed in 2016. At first, they played music on the streets of Rome as buskers. This means they performed for money from people passing by. In 2017, they became much more well-known. They finished second in the Italian TV show X Factor.
After X Factor, the band released their first album, Il ballo della vita. They also went on a successful tour in 2018 and 2019. In 2021, their second album, Teatro d'ira: Vol. I, came out.
Solo Work and Other Projects
Besides Måneskin, Damiano has worked on other projects. He sang a cover of "I Wanna Be Your Dog" by the Stooges. He also voiced a character named Jeffrey for the Italian version of the 2021 movie Cruella. Jeffrey is an assistant to the main bad guy in the film.
In 2023, Damiano appeared in the music video for the song "Mil Veces" by singer Anitta. In 2024, he officially started his solo music career. His first solo single, "Silverlines", was released on September 27. It was produced by the artist Labrinth. The next month, his second single, "Born with a Broken Heart", came out. He was also announced as a special guest for the Sanremo Music Festival in 2025.
Music Style
Many people have praised Damiano David's stage presence. In 2017, X Factor judge Fedez called him a "real frontman". In 2021, Manuel Agnelli also said Damiano has a "natural charisma". This means he naturally attracts attention and leads the band.
His singing style has been described as having a "reggae vocal timbre". This allows him to sing rock songs very well. Måneskin's music is influenced by different styles. These include indie rock, glam rock, and pop rock.
Damiano is also known for his unique fashion sense on stage. His look is often described as a mix of hippie, vintage, and 1970s glam rock. Because of his style, he is seen as an Italian fashion icon.
Personal Life
Damiano David was in a relationship with Italian model Giorgia Soleri for almost six years. They broke up in June 2023. In November 2023, it was reported that he was in a relationship with American actress and singer Dove Cameron. They made their first public appearance together in February 2024.
Damiano speaks Italian, English, and some Spanish and French. He supports racial and LGBT+ rights. He is also a big fan of the football club AS Roma.
He likes the story of the Greek mythological character Icarus. Damiano has a tattoo of wings and a quote about Icarus on his hip. He also used "Ykaaar" as his username on Instagram for a while.
Discography
Singles
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| "Silverlines" | 2024 | 85 | — | — | rowspan="2" TBA |
| "Born with a Broken Heart" | 24 | 11 | 72 | ||
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Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Cruella | Jeffrey (voice) | He voiced the Italian version of the film |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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| 2023 | "Mil Veces" | Anitta |
Commercials
| Year | Campaign(s) / Product(s) | Brand(s) | Role | Ref |
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| 2024 | "It turns you on" campaign | Maserati | Himself |
See also
In Spanish: Damiano David para niños
