Clementino - GRANDE ANIMA

Grande Anima marks Clementino's return after a three-year absence since Black Pulcinella in 2022. Released on July 25, 2025 by Epic Records and Sony Music, this fifteen-track album prioritizes five featured artists to broaden its sonic palette without sacrificing its pop-rap signature.

Risveglio: A solitary awakening before the chorus of guests

The album opens with Risveglio, the opening track that sets the stage for the project. This solo track introduces a theme of awakening and inner journey, serving as an anchor before the vocal collaborations that will structure the rest of the album. This solitary opening contrasts with the richness of the upcoming collaborations, creating a necessary space for understanding the artistic evolution of the Campania-based artist.

Dolce Come Il Miele feat. Settembre: The meeting of rap and pop

The first notable collaboration arrives with the second track, Dolce Come Il Miele, where Clementino features rapper Settembre. This collaboration introduces an urban voice into a project that oscillates between spirituality and melody. The presence of Settembre brings a more direct flow, contrasting with the main artist's voice and illustrating the album's ability to incorporate street sounds without losing its pop-rap balance.

Il Codice Dell'Anima feat. Gigi D'Alessio: The lyrical anthem at the heart of the soul

At the heart of the project, the title "Il Codice Dell'Anima" elevates the song to a sacred dimension through collaboration with Gigi D'Alessio. This singer, known for his lyrical range and operatic influences, brings a distinct vocal texture that transforms the very nature of the song. His voice adds a rare melodic and theatrical layer to Italian rap, confirming the album's ambition to transcend traditional genres.

Pianeti feat. Negrita & Parlo 'E Te (Luna Rossa) feat. Ste: bridges to the past and to the alternative

The album maintains a constant dialogue with its history by welcoming Negrita on "Pianeti," a collaboration that recalls their previous encounter on "Buenos Aires/Napoli de Mea culpa" (2013). This return grounds Clementino in his past while allowing him to explore new sonic territories. Simultaneously, "Parlo 'E Te (Luna Rossa) feat. Ste" introduces a rock or alternative pop touch, further expanding the instrumental and vocal palette of the project without ever breaking the overall coherence of the album.

Che Fai Stasera feat. Calmo, Greg Rega & Ugo Crepa: the album's final chorus

"La Chiusura Collettiva" features "Che Fai Stasera," a track that brings together three distinct artists: Calmo, Greg Rega, and Ugo Crepa. This multi-vocal approach creates a sense of community before the final solo track, "Guardando La Luna." The vocal density of this song demonstrates how Clementino uses features not just as simple additions, but as structural elements that contribute to the overall narrative of the album. The album stands out for its ability to incorporate iconic voices from the Italian music scene while maintaining a strong narrative coherence. The presence of Gigi D'Alessio on Il Codice Dell'Anima and Negrita on Pianeti, which revisits their previous collaboration from 2013, illustrates the desire to forge connections between generations and styles. These collaborations are not mere add-ons; they structure the album by creating a constant dialogue between Clementino's local roots and a broader artistic ambition. The vocal density reaches its peak on Che Fai Stasera, where the convergence of Calmo, Greg Rega, and Ugo Crepa offers a rare sense of community in contemporary Italian rap. This collective approach contrasts with the solitary nature of Risveglio in order to better highlight each guest's contribution as an essential chapter in the overall narrative. Beyond simple collaborations, the very structure of Grande Anima reveals a maturity that surpasses that of its predecessor, Black Pulcinella. By alternating solo tracks and features, the album manages to balance introspection and sharing without ever sacrificing its pop-rap signature. The closing track, Guardando La Luna, offers a return to calm after this series of intense vocal exchanges, sealing an album that functions as a cohesive whole rather than a simple collection of tracks. With fifteen tracks on offer, this project confirms Clementino as a figure capable of navigating between spirituality, urban rap, and classical influences without ever betraying his core identity.

Grande Anima establishes itself as a major studio album in Clementino's career, following directly on from Black Pulcinella (2022). Featuring fifteen tracks, including five confirmed collaborations, the album demonstrates a level of artistic maturity that allows for exploration of a variety of styles: from urban rap with Settembre to the lyrical sounds of Gigi D'Alessio, passing through a return to roots with Negrita and alternative experiments with Ste. Unlike the often excessive length found in contemporary rap, the very structure of the project invites focused listening to each vocal encounter. Released on Epic Records and Sony Music, this album confirms that Clementino remains an artist capable of captivating audiences without ever abandoning his core identity.

Technical Details

- Release Date : July 25, 2025 - Label : Epic Records, Sony Music - Tracks : 15 - Opening / Closing : Risveglio / Guardando La Luna - Guest Artists : Settembre, Gigi D'Alessio, Negrita, Ste, Calmo, Greg Rega, Ugo Crepa - Previous Album : Black Pulcinella (2022)