Federico Palana, known by his stage name Fred de Palma, born in 1989, discovered his passion for hip-hop in 2008, showcasing a talent for freestyle. With 25 Platinum and 4 Gold records to his name, he released his debut solo album "F.D.P." in 2012, followed by "BoyFred" (2015), "Hanglover" (2017), "Uebe" (2019), and "PLC tape1" (PaΓÇÖ la cultura) in 2022, emphasizing his dedication to representing reggaeton in Italy while honoring his rap roots. Recognized as the leading figure in Italian reggaeton, Fred de Palma has achieved success with hit singles both domestically and internationally, collaborating with various artists across borders.
In 2018, his hit "DΓÇÖestate non vale" with Ana Mena reached triple Platinum status, followed by the seven-time Platinum track "Una volta ancora" in 2019. His collaboration with Ana Mena continued with "Paloma" in 2020 (triple Platinum), "Ti raggiunger├▓" in 2021 (triple Platinum), and "Un Altro Ballo" (double Platinum). Fred de Palma's international reach was further solidified with the release of "ROMANCE" in April 2012, featuring global Latin music icon Justin Quiles. His latest single "EXTASI," certified Platinum, was released in the summer of 2022, coinciding with a successful tour of over 40 dates culminating in two special events in Milan and Rome in September.