
Achille Lauro
© EBU/Nathan Reinds About Quick Facts NameLauro De Marinis Born11 July 1990 Nationality🇮🇹 Italian National SelectionFestival of Sanremo 2019, 2020, 2022, Una voce per San Marino 2022 In Eurovision2022 Turin SongStripper (2022) Biography Achille Lauro, pseudonym of Lauro De Marinis, is an Italian singer-songwriter known for his eclectic musical style and artistic evolution. Lauro was born in Verona and grew up in Rome. At the age of 14, he chose to live with his older brother, Federico, a former producer for the group Quarto Blocco. Under Federico’s guidance, Lauro developed a passion for music and entered the world of underground rap and punk rock. After joining Quarto Blocco, Lauro adopted the stage name Achille Lauro, inspired by the Neapolitan shipowner of the same name. He released his first mixtape, Barabba, in 2012, followed by Harvard, both made available as free downloads. In 2013, Lauro became the leading artist of Quarto Blocco. The following year, he released his first studio album, Achille Idol Immortale (2014), featuring a blend of hip-hop and experimental sounds. Due to its religious references and unorthodox structure, the album stood out from traditional rap albums. Following the success of Achille Idol Immortale, Lauro gained attention with his 2015 EP Young Crazy EP, released under the label Roccia Music. His next album, Dio c’è, released in 2015, continued to explore religious themes while incorporating new musical elements. In 2016, Lauro left Roccia Music to establish his own label, No Face Agency, alongside producer DJ Pitch8. Later that year, he released Ragazzi Madre, an album that further solidified his unique artistic vision. During 2017, he experimented with new styles, collaborating with emerging artists in the Italian rap scene and releasing successful singles like Thoiry RMX, which marked the beginning of his “samba trap” phase. His next album, Pour l’amour (2018), produced in collaboration with Boss Doms, continued this artistic transformation and introduced a more experimental sound. In 2019, Lauro participated in the 69th Sanremo Festival with the song Rolls Royce. Despite mixed jury opinions, the song gained widespread attention. That same year, he published his autobiography, Sono io Amleto. In 2020, Lauro competed again in Sanremo with Me ne frego, finishing in eighth place. He also founded the booking and management agency MK3 and became Chief Creative Director of Elektra Records. That summer, he released his sixth studio album, 1990, featuring covers and reinterpretations of dance hits. This was followed by 1969 – Achille Idol Rebirth, a revamped version of his earlier album. At the end of 2020, he announced 1920 – Achille Lauro & The Untouchable Band, an album inspired by jazz and swing. In 2021, he returned to Sanremo as a special guest, performing theatrical stage acts instead of competing. Later that year, he released Lauro (2021), which featured the hit Mille, a collaboration with Fedez and Orietta Berti that topped the Italian charts. Lauro competed in Sanremo once again in 2022 with Domenica, finishing 14th. He then participated in Una Voce per San Marino, San Marino’s national selection for Eurovision. Winning the competition, he represented San Marino in Eurovision 2022 in Turin with the song Stripper but failed to qualify for the final. Continuing his musical experimentation, Lauro released new singles in 2023 and collaborated with various artists. His work extended beyond music as he embarked on a tour that combined theatrical performances with live concerts. The following year, he announced a new album, Opera, blending orchestral elements with contemporary sounds. His artistic reach expanded through multimedia projects and collaborations with fashion designers, further reinforcing his influence beyond music. A return to the Sanremo Festival marked 2025 as he competed once again with a new song. Meanwhile, MK3 continued to grow under his direction, supporting emerging artists and exploring new creative ventures. His dedication to artistic evolution remained evident through his ongoing projects in music, fashion, and visual arts. Entries Stripper Country🇸🇲 San Marino Year2022 LanguageEnglishItalian LyricsLauro De MarinisDaniele DeziDaniele MungaiDavide PetrellaFrederico De MarinisFrancesco ViscovoSimon Pietro Manzari MusicMattia CutoloMarco LanciottiGregorio CalculliMatteo Ciceroni BackingsGregorio CalculliMarco LanciottiNicola IazziRaffaele LittorioBoss Doms Results Semi Points: 50Position: 14Running order: 7 Results Finals Points: –Position: –Running order: – https://youtu.be/vCmX64N_sXM