Vincenzo Mattera, also known as Paky, was born in Naples in 1999 and later relocated to Milan at the age of ten. In February 2018, Paky began releasing music videos, starting with "Tutti i miei phrà," followed by the popular track "ROZZI," which quickly gained traction on streaming platforms. Collaborating with the agency Cantera, Paky's music saw success on Spotify, with "ROZZI" reaching the Top 50 Italy Chart within three weeks.
Subsequently, Paky released three more singles, including "Tuta Black" featuring Shiva, "Non Scherzare," and "Boss." The latter achieved significant success, peaking at the 4th position on the Spotify 200 Italy Chart shortly after its release.
