''Tradimento '' is the third

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by Italian rapper

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. It was also his first LP to be distributed by a major label, the

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. The production is covered mainly by his rapper and younger brother Nesli, who produces 12 out of 17 tracks, while the remainder are by Italian hip-hop producer Fish as well as Dj Nais. The album was certified platinum by the

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. ''Tradimento'' is considered the album that opened the

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to the great audience in Italy, giving to it mainstream popularity.

Background

After his underground success with his second studio album ''Mr. Simpatia'' he signed a contract with

, a major label, and this was considered a betrayal by his older fans, so he decided to call the album ''Tradimento'', which means betrayal. But even if he signed with a major label he decided to keep his hardcore style which attacks various political and social downsides.

Track listing

Notes * "Applausi per Fibra" contains an interpolation of "La porra", written by Andrea Visani and Giovanni Pellino, as performed by

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. * "La pula bussò" contains a sample of " E la luna bussò", written by Oscar Avogadro,

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and

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