È meglio una delusione vera di una gioia finta
It is better a real delusion than a false joy
Ma quando la delusione cresce la pressione aumenta
But pressure raise as delusion grows
(Il Mondo Nuovo, taken from the 2007 album Alla Fine Della Notte)
Too great to be real. But he is.
Talking about such kaleidoscopic Italian singer called Neffa - alias Giovanni Pellino.
http://www.neffa.it/distante.html
His lastest solo album, the 2009 Sognando Contromano (literally “Dreaming On The Wrong Side Of The Road”, meaning something like being “against the wind”) is Gold-status. It could be considered the result of almost twenty years of artistical maturation and a constant musical and lyrical research.
Beginning his career as a drummer, he soon directed to Hip Hop and Funk with such interest to reach a large success in this field. And, as every real artist, he suddenly decided to change everything, having the courage to leave the style for which he was considered a Pioneer.
Since 2001 all his production is completely various and, above all, high-quality.
From Blues to Soul, from Rock to Reggae, through Jazz, Folk and even some Beatles’ hints - no matter what your taste is, you can always find something to enjoy. And always will do a lot.
