Rkomi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rkomi
Rkomi at the Sanremo Music Festival 2022
Background information
Birth name	Mirko Manuele Martorana
Born	(1994-04-19) 19 April 1994 (age 31) Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Genres	Hip hop pop rap
Occupation(s)	Rapper singer songwriter record producer
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Universal

Mirko Manuele Martorana (born 19 April 1994), known professionally as Rkomi, is an Italian rapper, singer, and music producer. He is famous for his unique blend of hip hop and pop music. Rkomi has released several successful albums and singles, often working with other popular artists.

Rkomi's Early Life

Mirko Manuele Martorana, or Rkomi, grew up in Milan, Italy. He lived in a well-known area called Calvairate. He went to a hotel school but left when he was 17. Before becoming a musician, he worked different jobs like a bartender and a dishwasher until he was 21.

During this time, he became good friends with another rapper named Tedua. They even shared a place to live. Tedua was a big part of Rkomi starting his music journey.

Rkomi's Music Career

First Steps in Music

Rkomi often says that his friend Tedua helped him get into music. His first music projects were mixtapes and EPs released between 2012 and 2014. A mixtape is like a collection of songs. One of his early projects was the Calvairate Mixtape in 2014. Six people worked on it, including Tedua and Izi.

After a quiet period, Rkomi released a song called Dasein Sollen on YouTube in 2016. This song became popular. Later that year, he released an EP (which is like a mini-album) with the same name.

Big Collaborations and First Album

The Dasein Sollen EP was well-received. One song, Aeroplanini di carta, which he made with Izi, became very successful. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold a lot of copies!

Because of this success, Rkomi started working with bigger names. He signed with a music label called Rock Music. On 8 September 2017, Rkomi released his first studio album, Io in terra. It had 14 songs. Some songs featured other famous artists like Marracash and Noyz Narcos. The album quickly reached the top of the Italian music charts and was certified gold. Many of its songs also became platinum hits.

New Sounds and More Albums

In 2018, Rkomi released an EP called Ossigeno - EP. It came with a special vinyl edition and a book about his life. This EP included a song with rapper Ernia and other artists like Tedua. He also released a song for the video game Assassin's Creed Origins.

On 19 February 2019, Rkomi announced his next album, Dove gli occhi non arrivano. It came out on 22 March 2020. Many famous Italian musicians, including Jovanotti, Elisa, and Ghali, helped create this album. Just like his first album, it went straight to number one on the Italian charts.

Recent Success: Taxi Driver and Sanremo

In April 2021, Rkomi announced his third studio album, Taxi Driver. It was released on April 30. The album's first single was "Ho spento il cielo" with Tommaso Paradiso. Taxi Driver also debuted at the top of the charts. A song from the album, "Nuovo range," with Sfera Ebbasta, also became a number one hit. Later in 2021, a live version of the album, Taxi Driver (MTV Unplugged), was released.

In December 2021, Rkomi released a song called La coda del diavolo with Elodie. This song also reached number one in Italy. The same month, Rkomi took part in the famous Sanremo Music Festival 2022 with his song "Insuperabile". He placed 17th in the final. These songs were added to a new version of his Taxi Driver album.

In July 2023, Rkomi released a new album called No Stress with singer Irama. In December 2024, it was announced that Rkomi will be back at the Sanremo Music Festival 2025.

Rkomi's Music Style

Rkomi's early songs were pure rap. But over time, his music changed. He started mixing rap with other styles like indie rap. His album Io in terra blended hip-hop with sounds from prog and funk music. He used instruments like drums, electric bass, guitar, and trumpet.

With his later EPs and albums, Rkomi moved towards a more pop sound. This made his music even more popular and showed his ability to try new things.

Rkomi has been influenced by many artists. Some indie artists he likes include Saint PHNX, Gorillaz, and Twenty One Pilots. For hip-hop, he looks up to Italian rappers like Noyz Narcos and Marracash, as well as international artists like Tyler, the Creator and Kendrick Lamar.

Rkomi's Discography

Studio Albums

Live Albums

• Taxi Driver (MTV Unplugged) (2021)

EPs

• Dasein Sollen (2016)
• Ossigeno (2018)

Mixtapes

• Calvairate Mixtape (2014)

Singles

• "Dasein Sollen" (2016)
• "Sul serio" (2016)
• "Sissignore" (2016)
• "180" (2016)
• "Aeroplanini di carta" (with Izi) (2016)
• "Oh mama" (2016)
• "Rossetto" (2017)
• "Solo" (2017)
• "Apnea" (2017)
• "Mai più" (2017)
• "Acqua calda e limone" (with Ernia) (2018)
• "Non ho mai avuto la mia età" (2018)
• "Blu" (with Elisa) (2019)
• "Visti dall'alto" (with Dardust) (2019)
• "La coda del diavolo" (with Elodie) (2021)
• "Insuperabile" (2022)
• "Ossa rotte" (2022)
• "5 gocce" (with Irama) (2022)
• "Hollywood" (with Irama) (2023)
• "Sulla pelle" (with Irama) (2023)

Rkomi's Music Videos

• "Dasein sollen" (2016)
• "Sul serio" (2016)
• "Sissignore" (2016)
• "180" (2016)
• "Aeroplanini di carta" (2016)
• "Oh Mama" (2016)
• "Rossetto (intro)" (2017)
• "Bimbi" (2017)
• "Solo" (2017)
• "Apnea" (2017)
• "Mai più" (2017)
• "Milano Bachata" (2017)
• "Acqua calda e limone" (2018)
• "Non ho mai avuto l'età" (2018)
• "Visti dall'alto" (2019)
• "Vento sulla luna" (2019)
• "Ho spento il cielo" (2021)
• "Fottuta canzone" (2021)
• "Insuperabile" (2022)
• "Ossa rotte" (2022)

Awards and Nominations

MTV Europe Music Awards

• 2021 — Nominated for Best Italian Act

Sanremo Music Festival 2022

• 2022 — 17th place with the song Insuperabile