An exclusive interview with Ghemon

Ghemon is an Italian rapper whose music is a mix of soul, pop and rap sounds. We met him after a date of his Summer tour to ask him what’s going on.

What has changed after your show on May 1st?

It’s been a very important moment because that stage has a big value. It made me understand I’m doing well, but I’m never satisfied so I keep on trying to understand how to do better.

You decided to take your distances from the rap world when you realized it was becoming a mass phenomenon. This was an affirmation of your artistic identity. How did it happen?

I never denied my origins but my perception of art is wider. I don’t care if I mix 5 genres but that I do it well.

After your album came out, everyone was curious to know if your voice would have sounded the same live. You proved it right. How does it feel to have such a responsibility?

Nobody believed in me as a singer. But I did! Everything is about determination and hard work, I keep on studying to improve my voice and my performance.

You take a lot of care of the social side of your career, especially during the tours. How important it is today?

I learnt to share with the others even if I’m normally pretty shy. Gianluca is a thing and Ghemon is another.

The best moment of the tour: I’ll tell you in November, at the end of the tour.

The piece the audience understands better: “Nessuno Vale Quanto Te” and “Veleno”

The one you like the most to play live: “Non Spegnermi”

An element you would like to add to the show: lights with 3d animations.

How long till the next album? The time you need for all the beautiful things.

Pic by Serena Sammarco