Hailing from the San Siro district of Milan, Mattia Barbieri—aka Rondodasosa—is well versed in the grittier side of life in the city. And that’s patently clear in his avant-garde, worldly brand of rap. Over a menacing blend of drill beats and huge trap instrumentals, he eloquently spells out the realities of life on early hits like the viral paean to an imprisoned friend, “Free Samy”, and his breakthrough track “Louboutin”. He’s since grown into one of Italy’s most searingly engaging rappers, collaborating widely with fellow stars of his generation like Central Cee.