Formed in Pavia, Italy, in 1991, 883 (named after the graduation class of frontman Max Pezzali and friend Mauro Repetto) revolutionized the Italian music scene. They pioneered a new genre of "pop-rap" that replaced the angry, political themes of early hip-hop with witty, relatable stories about suburban teenagers, love, summer vacations, and video games.
883 Discografia Review
Formed in Pavia, Italy, in 1991, 883 (named after the graduation class of frontman Max Pezzali and friend Mauro Repetto) revolutionized the Italian music scene. They pioneered a new genre of "pop-rap" that replaced the angry, political themes of early hip-hop with witty, relatable stories about suburban teenagers, love, summer vacations, and video games.
