Izi

Izi, the stage name of Diego Germini, is an Italian rapper born in 1995 in Savigliano and raised near Cogoleto, on the Ligurian coast. Before settling on the Izi moniker in 2015, he recorded under earlier aliases including EazyRhymes and Izi Erre, gradually developing the introspective, melodic style that would define his later work. He is closely tied to the Genoa-area rap collectives Wild Bandana and Drilliguria, scenes that helped shape his early sound and connections within the Italian underground rap community.

Izi's music is marked by a moody, atmospheric production style paired with candid, often melancholic lyrics touching on personal struggle, ambition, and everyday life on the Ligurian coast. Tracks like «Fumo Da Solo» and «Chic» highlight his laid-back flow and reflective songwriting, while «Wild Bandana» pays tribute to the collective that shaped his early career.

As his profile grew, Izi expanded into more polished, radio-friendly territory with songs such as «Weekend», «Volare», and «Dammi un motivo», broadening his appeal while retaining the emotional honesty of his earlier work. Tracks like «48H» and «Distrutto» further showcase the tension between introspective vulnerability and confident delivery that has made him a distinctive voice in contemporary Italian rap.