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Jovanotti in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Lorenzo Cherubini
Also known as	Jovanotti, Gino Latino, Jeronimo
Born	(1966-09-27) 27 September 1966 (age 58)
Origin	Rome, Italy
Genres	Pop alternative hip hop funk world pop rock
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter rapper record producer DJ author
Instruments	Drum guitar
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Ibiza Records Free Records Independent Mercury ATO MapleMusic (Canada) Verve Universal Soleluna

Lorenzo Cherubini (born 27 September 1966), known to everyone as Jovanotti, is a famous Italian singer, songwriter, rapper, music producer, and DJ. His stage name, Jovanotti, comes from the Italian word giovanotti, which means "young men." He was first called "Joe Vanotti," but a poster accidentally changed it to "Jovanotti," and the name stuck! His fans often call him "Jova" for short.

Jovanotti's music has changed a lot over the years. He started with hip hop, rap, and disco, then added funk, world music, and even classical sounds. His songs also began to talk about deeper topics like philosophy, religion, and politics, similar to traditional Italian songwriters. He sings most of his songs in Italian, but he also has a Spanish greatest hits album. He has even performed with famous artists like Luciano Pavarotti.

Who is Jovanotti?

Early Life and First Steps

Lorenzo Cherubini was born in Rome, Italy, on September 27, 1966. He spent some of his childhood in Cortona, a town in Tuscany. After finishing school, he started working as a DJ in clubs and on radio stations around Rome.

In 1985, he moved to Milan. A couple of years later, in 1987, he met a music producer named Claudio Cecchetto. This meeting changed everything! Jovanotti released his first song, "Walking," that same year. He also started working as a DJ for a big national radio station called Radio DeeJay.

Jovanotti's Music Career

Jovanotti in 1993.

Jovanotti's first album, Jovanotti for President, came out in 1988. It became very popular with young people in Italy. Even though some critics didn't like it, the album sold over 400,000 copies! It included hit songs like "Gimme Five."

Over the years, Jovanotti kept making new music and exploring different styles. His 2005 album, Buon Sangue, mixed rock and old-school hip hop, showing how creative he is. In 2008, he released another popular album called Safari.

He has also worked with many other artists. For example, he was featured on a song by the band Negramaro in 2007. In 2010, he released "Baciami Ancora (Kiss Me Again)," which was part of a movie soundtrack. In 2011, his album Ora became a number one hit in Italy.

Jovanotti in 2016.

Making a Difference

Jovanotti is not just a musician; he also cares deeply about social and political issues. Since the 1990s, he has been a strong supporter of peace. He has worked with groups like Amnesty International and helped with events that aim to reduce debt for poor countries.

He is friends with Bono from the band U2, and they both work to help African countries by trying to cancel their foreign debt. He has also collaborated with Michael Franti, another artist who shares his passion for making a positive impact.

Jovanotti on TV

Jovanotti has also appeared on television. In the United Kingdom, he hosted a show called Gimme 5, which showed youth TV programs from around the world. He also hosted Earth to MTV in the U.S., showcasing music videos.

In 2020, he released a documentary series called "Non voglio cambiare Pianeta" (I don't want to change Planet) on RaiPlay. He filmed it while cycling through Chile and Argentina. In 2025, it was announced that he would be a special guest at the Sanremo Music Festival, a very famous music event in Italy.

Gino Latino

Jovanotti also had a side project called Gino Latino in the early 1990s. His song "Welcome" as Gino Latino even reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart!

Family Life

On September 6, 2008, Jovanotti married Francesca Valiani in Cortona. They have a daughter named Teresa, who was born in 1998. He wrote the lullaby "Per te" for Teresa, which became a hit song. He also dedicated the song "Libera" to her.

Jovanotti believes in God but does not follow any specific religion.

Discography

Studio albums

• Jovanotti for President (1988)
• La mia moto (1989)
• Giovani Jovanotti (1990)
• Una tribù che balla (1991)
• Lorenzo 1992 (1992)
• Lorenzo 1994 (1994)
• Lorenzo 1997 - L'albero (1997)
• Lorenzo 1999 - Capo Horn (1999)
• Lorenzo 2002 - Il quinto mondo (2002)
• Buon sangue (2005)
• Safari (2008)
• Ora (2011)
• Lorenzo 2015 CC. (2015)
• Oh, Vita! (2017)
• Jova Beach Party (2019)
• Lorenzo sulla luna (2019)
• Il disco del Sole (2022)

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Jovanotti para niños