Icy Subzero

Matteo D'Alessio (born 8 May 1999), known professionally as Icy Subzero, is an Italian rapper. He has achieved multiple platinum records, including double platinum records, with his music.^[1]

D'Alessio was born on 8 May 1999 in Rome, Italy.^[1] He has mentioned he faced "personal suffering" beginning when he was little. This suffering was a motivating factor that led him to begin making music.^[2]

D'Alessio began posting music in 2019, releasing his first EP in 2022 titled Sottozero. This EP achieved certified gold status in just six months after its release^[1] and later reached platinum.^[3] It features his first hit song "EGO", a platinum record with over 47 million streams on Spotify and 13 million views on YouTube, and another hit song "MUJER", a double platinum record with 65 million streams and 26 million views for the official music video. These songs brought D'Alessio to the mainstream attention of Italian music. His subsequent releases, "PENSAVA" and "HOE + HARD," both racked up over 10 million streams in a few months. With a small catalog and a total of over 140 million streams for his songs, the artist has reached 2.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify.^[1] Throughout his career, he released a variety of other singles too, such as "SQUALO DSQUARED."^[2]

In July 2023, he returned with a new single titled "VIDA LOCA" featuring Italian rapper Medy.^[1] Initially, the song was supposed be a solo track and D'Alessio wrote the verse and the chorus first. However, he later chose to include Medy in the song, after realizing they had a "great connection". The two worked extensively in the studio together to create and finalize the track.^[2] In December, he released another single, "1 MESSAGIO".^[1]

In March 2024, the rapper released a single titled "I CAN FLY". The song featured urban reggaeton sounds with a driving beat and deep vocals. The song has a Spanish chorus.^[4] On May 31, he released a new single "GHETTO LOVE" in collaboration with Italian singer Clara. The song is described as being a fast-paced urban track with D'Alessio's sharp signature rhyme schemes meshed with Clara's pop style.^[5] It became a gold certified track.^{[6] [7]} In November, he released another single, "VERGINE MARIA." The song is described as having an "unmistakable style" unique of D'Alessio combined with powerful bars and truth-filled verses. The song is about fighting to maintain one's unique identity, even when all surrounding forces are trying to tear it down.^[8]

In July 2025, he released a new album, Anno Zero. The album reached number five on the charts on its first week of release.^[9]

In April 2026, the rapper released a single, "AQVA SANTA". In May, he released another single, "HENTAI".

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