Oct. 1 – A new album and a new stage: it’s undeniable a magical moment for Emiliano Rudolf Giambelli, aka Emis Killa. One of the most promising Italian rap artists is ready to land in America. Born 24 years ago in Vimercate – in the province of Monza – Emis Killa will participate in one of hip hop’s most popular events in the world, the “Bet Hip Hop Awards,” held each year in Washington. The young rapper is the first Italian artist to be invited to the event, now in its 8th edition. Past editions have seen the participation of world-renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Chris Brown, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes and many others. The event will be aired on October 15 on Bet USA and replicated on October 18 on Bet UK and Africa, thus reaching an audience of over 17 million people. The confirmation of the Italian rapper’s participation comes only a few weeks after the announcement that his new album, “Mercurio,” will be available in stores on October 22. The singer of “L’Erba Cattiva” will perform in the Cyphers category, in which MCs challenge each other in a freestyle competition: the artists, standing in a circle, will propose something from their repertoire, alternating in styles and beats. In the Cyphers category there will be 7 artists performing this year, including the biggest names in the American rap scene (Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, Action Bronson, Nelly, and Joell Ortiz).
