V​.​S​.​O​.​P. €22.50 Rico Herrera

Rico Herrera Unleashes ‘V.S.O.P.’: A Bold New Chapter in Italian Hip-Hop

Rico Herrera establishes himself as a visionary artist, redefining the Italian independent music scene, crossing genres and easy labels, from downtempo hip-hop roots to house and techno music inspired by the avant-garde.

We are proud to announce the release of his next EP “V.S.O.P. – Very Superior Old Pale,” which sees him return not only in production but also to the microphone as an emcee.

V.S.O.P. is a groundbreaking exploration of themes of violence, mental illness, and self-love through a mix of soul and orchestral sounds with raw, contemporary sampling. It is the first time Italian Hip-Hop has tackled such a complex topic with such an empirical style, starkly contrasting the prevailing machismo and street materialism.

The synergy between Rico and his executive producer, rapper/manager FFiume of StrettoBlaster, emphasizes how their collective experience lays the foundation to create a new sonic experience. The EP addresses themes of mental illness such as violence and abuse, isolation, self-harm, and addictions, a very vivid photograph of modern globalized society.

“V.S.O.P., like the cognac, is a particular blend. I have distilled violent stories into music. Nightmares, delusions, and hopes… more
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released May 9, 2024

Written, Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Rico Herrera.
A&R, Project Management and Executive Production by FFiume.

℗ & © Stretto Blaster, 2024.