DJ Shocca - 60 Hz II

Instead of opening with a solitary signature, 60 Hz II immediately plunges into the controlled chaos of a war chant. Track 1, "60 Hz II," functions less as a typical introduction and more as the inaugural manifesto of a super-session of Italian singers, where five voices build upon each other to announce the very format of the project: an extreme vocal density that challenges intimacy in favor of monumentality. DJ Shocca, the producer of this major second studio album after Dentro La Mia Mente (2022), lays the foundation for an album that prioritizes collaboration over solo tracks. The total duration of 44 minutes and 27 seconds seems stretched by this frenetic pace of collaborations, transforming listening into a journey through the ecosystem of Italian rap and contemporary electronic sounds.

The manifesto of the 5 voices that opens the case

The absence of a purely individual title, with none of the 16 tracks bearing only the signature of DJ Shocca, confirms that this album is conceived as a collection of contributions rather than a personal exploration. Track 1 acts as a prism, refracting the different sound colors of these five artists into a single shared experience before the album even truly begins.

Club Dogo: the group's rhythm against the solitary

Following this initial saturation, the album's structure introduces variations in vocal density to create a breathing effect. On "Rendez Vous Col Delirio II", the arrival of the Club Dogo group modifies the sonic texture. Where track 1 was a vertical accumulation of voices, this title brings a collective and rhythmic dimension from an established band. This change in approach contrasts with the solos or duets that might follow, breaking with the uniformity of a typical "featuring" to introduce a complete musical block. The inclusion of the group marks a transition towards exploring collective dynamics, where each artist's place is defined by their relationship to the group rather than solely by their individual talent. This approach diversifies the sound sources without necessarily diluting the central energy of the project.

Fiamma Viva: a chariot of veterans and heavyweights

Further down the tracklist, the strategy of inviting artists continues to develop, bringing together entire generations of Italian rap. "Fiamma Viva" perfectly illustrates this desire to unite the past and present. The track brings together Primo, Guè, and Izi, forming a veritable parade of veteran rappers who demonstrate a conscious respect for the traditional school of rap. This presence is not insignificant; it structures a significant portion of the album's length by anchoring new sounds within a historical lineage. Far from being a simple list of names, this configuration creates a temporal bridge, where the history of the genre seems to continue directly through these collaborations. Each voice added to this track contributes to this generational structure, confirming that the album also serves as a platform for the collective memory of rap.

The challenge of adapting sound in the face of saturation

However, maintaining such a large number of featured artists raises questions about stylistic consistency. On "Il Diavolo Con Me", this tension is particularly evident with the presence of Johnny Marsiglia and Silent Bob. This collaboration places the track in a historical and tribal context for Italian rap, almost evoking a pantheon where legends and contemporary artists coexist. The challenge lies in adapting the sound to a level of saturation that risks overshadowing the individual identity of the artist behind the collective. The interludes, such as "Interludio Uno", "Interludio Due", and "Interludio Tre", likely serve as breathing spaces between these vocal densities, allowing the album to avoid being overwhelmed by its own contributions.

Baggy: the conclusion that seals the tribal legacy

This is a discographic project where the guest is no longer just a featured artist, but an essential link in an intergenerational transmission chain. The list of collaborators confirms this collaborative spirit: alongside established figures like Mistaman, Ghemon, and Stokka, the album features a rising generation of artists, including Madbuddy, Club Dogo, Neffa, Primo, Guè, Izi, Ernia, Gemitaiz, Silent Bob, Johnny Marsiglia, and Ensi. This strategy of bringing together diverse artists transforms the album into a living museum of Italian sound, where each track contributes to a collective narrative rather than a solitary one. The recurring presence of Frank Siciliano on several tracks illustrates this desire to reinforce the message through repetition, creating a sonic texture where individual identity sometimes gives way to the power of the chorus. The album continues the direct line established by Dentro La Mia Mente (2022), marking a post-compilation turning point after Sacrosanto (2023). Although the total duration of 44 minutes and 27 seconds is concise, it does not reflect a lack of ambition but rather a deliberate focus on the pure studio album format. This work anticipates and prepares the ground for the future release 60 Hz II - Legacy (2026), whose tracklist already reveals the successors: Mistaman, Ghemon, Stokka, Frank Siciliano, Madbuddy, and Club Dogo will again be featured on tracks such as "Quelle Sere," "Stella Nera," "60 Hz II," "Ghettoblaster II," or "Rendez Vous Col Delirio II." DJ Shocca orchestrates a project that functions as a major broadcast station, where the boundary between the main artist and their guests blurs, in favor of a collective vision, making this album a turning point towards this era of systematic collaborations. The album concludes with a tribal closing that reaffirms the collective nature of the project. The final track, "Baggy," featuring Ele An and Nitro, seals the album's story by once again featuring iconic figures. This concluding track does not seek to return to solitary introspection, but rather to close on a note of communal sound. Between the historically significant constellation of established artists and the risk of diluting the author's identity, 60 Hz II positions itself as a fascinating case study on the limits of massive collaboration. The balance between monumental openness and diluted identity remains the guiding principle of a work that prefers the brilliance of the group to the silence of the individual.

Technical specifications

- Release date : June 27, 2025 - Label : Epic - Tracks : 16 (44 minutes 27 seconds) - Opening / closing : 60 Hz II / Baggy - Guests : Mistaman, Ghemon, Stokka, Frank Siciliano, Madbuddy, Club Dogo, Neffa, Primo, Guè, Izi, Ernia, Gemitaiz … - Previous project : Sacrosanto (compilation, 2023) - Previous studio album : Dentro La Mia Mente (2022)