He released his first albums under the Jovanotti byname to later switch into his real name (Lorenzo), as of the mid-nineties.
Most of his output is hip-hop influenced, although not most of his work should be viewed as hip hop music per se. Many of his songs are not hip hop related and may probably be best viewed as part of the earlier Italian cantautore tradition. Some of his earlier work is also closer to keyboard-heavy 1980s pop. Most of his songs are sung in the Italian language; he also released a Spanish-language greatest hits album. His live album includes a short version of the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight". Jovanotti appears on several international compilations, most notably Red Hot + Rhapsody, a 1998 tribute to George Gershwin, on which he performed "I Got Rhythm". Jovanotti has also appeared in one Luciano Pavarotti's charity concert in 1996.
His CD, Buon Sangue, includes influences from both rock and old school hip hop. It is one of his most innovative works to date. Edoardo Bennato collaborated on one track, while bass player Saturnino co-wrote two of the songs.
One of his most recent CDs, "Ora", breaks new ground with a new style of production.
La Pace
Jovanotti Lyrics
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Bella che sembra il primo giorno del mondo davanti a questa luce
Che illumina anche il buio più profondo non so parlare e non so
Niente di quello che see'è intorno a me ma niente mi impaurisce e
Tutto sembra naturale l'odore di quest'aria che riempie I miei
Polmoni e li accarezza il cielo che raccoglie I miei pensieri e
Mi da sicurezza è un giorno così nuovo che sembra che non abbia
Mai sofferto non riesco a immaginare che un tempo questa terra fu
Trasparente e poi mi guardo intorno e son tranquillo di vivere
Così semplicemente la pace
The lyrics of Jovanotti's song La Pace describe the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of a new day, specifically, a sunrise that is so breathtaking it appears to be the first day of the world. The light that illuminates even the darkest of places is so powerful that the singer is speechless and unable to describe what is surrounding him. However, he is not afraid, and everything seems natural. The scent of the air fills his lungs, and the sky gathers his thoughts, giving him security. This day is so new that it appears to have never known suffering, and it is impossible for the singer to imagine that the land was once a desert. He gathers fresh, clear water with his hands, and looks around, feeling peaceful in the simplicity of his existence.
Line by Line Meaning
E' un'alba così
The dawn is so beautiful
Bella che sembra il primo giorno del mondo davanti a questa luce
It looks like the first day of the world in front of this light
Che illumina anche il buio più profondo non so parlare e non so
It illuminates even the deepest dark, I can't speak and I don't know
Niente di quello che see'è intorno a me ma niente mi impaurisce e
I don't know anything around me, but nothing scares me
Tutto sembra naturale l'odore di quest'aria che riempie I miei
Everything seems natural, the scent of this air that fills my
Polmoni e li accarezza il cielo che raccoglie I miei pensieri e
Lungs and the sky that collects my thoughts and caresses them
Mi da sicurezza è un giorno così nuovo che sembra che non abbia
It gives me security, it's such a new day that it seems like it hasn't
Mai sofferto non riesco a immaginare che un tempo questa terra fu
Ever suffered, I can't imagine that this land was once
Un deserto raccolgo con le mani manciate di acqua fresca
A desert, I collect fresh water with cupped hands
Trasparente e poi mi guardo intorno e son tranquillo di vivere
It's transparent and then I look around and I am peaceful to live
Così semplicemente la pace
That's the peace so simply
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LORENZO CHERUBINI
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