Mauro Ezequiel Lombardo honed his skills in freestyle battles—including the fabled El Quinto Escalón—before he emerged as Duki, Argentine trap’s dynamo. His masterly flow, with an edge of melancholy to his voice, stands out on singles like “Hello Cotto”, which catapulted the young trapero to widespread fame. His insights into life on the hidden street corners of Buenos Aires, electric guitar echoes of local rock greats and touches of bouncy reggaetón—alongside brooding alternative rap—are marks of his distinctive hip-hop style that’s travelling well beyond Argentina.