Zero Assoluto
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Zero Assoluto is an Italian pop / R&B duo comprising Thomas De Gasperi (born Rome, June 24, 1977) and Matteo Maffucci (born Rome, May 28, 1978). They met each other when they were teenagers and became best friends.
During the summer of 2005 they entered the Italian Top 40 chart with "Semplicemente
", which reached the number two. The success of this song allowed them to participate at the Sanremo Music Festival
where the group performed "Svegliarsi la mattina
" in the "Band" category – the single eventually reached the top spot on the Italian Top 40 chart. Additional hit success followed with the song "Sei parte di me
", which also reached number 1.
Matteo Maffucci also works as a DJ for the national radio network RTL 102.5
. Together with band mate De Gasperi he hosts Suite 102.5 and has hosted RTL 102.5 Television 3° piano-internoB.
Also to Maffucci's credit are the books Ore a Caso and Ultimo Stadio and his third book, "Spielberg ti odio" on the market from January 10, 2007. As well as collaborations with the
magazines Tutto
, Rockstar and GQ.
song "All Good Things (Come to an End)
" released on the Italian version of the album Loose
.
The band again entered the Sanremo Festival in 2007, where they placed ninth with "Appena prima di partire". Nelly Furtado performed at the event as a guest star. Their second album "Appena prima di partire" was released during the festival and reached platinum status on April 15.
On May 7 the international version of "Appena prima di partire
", featuring Nelly Furtado
, was released in all Italian radio stations. Their last single, "Meglio così
", was released on May 25.
During the summer of 2007 they performed their "Zero Assoluto Live" with more than forty concerts all around Italy.
From October 15, 2007, Zero Assoluto have been presenting "Vale tutto", the first quiz-show on MTV Italia.
On October 16 they released their DVD "Zero Assoluto Extra", including all their videoclips (excepting "Come voglio" and "Ultimo capodanno"), backstage, films not used in the videoclips, lives from their tours, interviews, pictures and the "Appena prima di partire" video featuring Nelly Furtado
.
Three songs from "Appena prima di partire", including "Quello che mi davi tu", have been put in the soundtrack of "Scusa ma ti chiamo amore", from the homonymous book by Federico Moccia. In the film there is a scene made during their 2007 live tour.
In May 2009, Zero Assoluto performed their song "Per dimenticare" with the new album Sotto Una Pioggia Di Parole
that has been released on June 2009.
History
Their first single, Ultimo capodanno was released in 1999. Scendi, containing Mezz'ora and Minimalismi, followed in 2004.During the summer of 2005 they entered the Italian Top 40 chart with "Semplicemente
Semplicemente
"Semplicemente" is a pop song by Italian duo Zero Assoluto, released in 2005. Subsequently, the song was added to the group's second studio album, Appena prima di partire....
", which reached the number two. The success of this song allowed them to participate at the Sanremo Music Festival
Festival della canzone italiana
The Festival della canzone italiana di Sanremo is a popular Italian song contest, held annually in the city of Sanremo, in Italy, and consisting of a competition amongst previously unreleased songs...
where the group performed "Svegliarsi la mattina
Svegliarsi la mattina
"Svegliarsi la mattina" is a pop song by Italian duo Zero Assoluto, released as the second single from the album, Appena prima di partire, on February 28, 2006....
" in the "Band" category – the single eventually reached the top spot on the Italian Top 40 chart. Additional hit success followed with the song "Sei parte di me
Sei parte di me
"Sei parte di me" is a pop song and third single by Zero Assoluto from their second studio album "Appena prima di partire". The song was released on June 30, 2006. The group performed the song at the 2006Festivalbar, and won the award for "Revelation of the Year"."Sei parte di me" is one of Zero...
", which also reached number 1.
Matteo Maffucci also works as a DJ for the national radio network RTL 102.5
RTL 102.5
RTL 102.5 is a private Italian radio station. Despite its name, this radio station is not endorsed or affiliated with RTL Group.It has been the first Italian radio station using the format Contemporary hit radio, which involves the broadcasting of greatest hits only.The RTL 102.5 group includes...
. Together with band mate De Gasperi he hosts Suite 102.5 and has hosted RTL 102.5 Television 3° piano-internoB.
Also to Maffucci's credit are the books Ore a Caso and Ultimo Stadio and his third book, "Spielberg ti odio" on the market from January 10, 2007. As well as collaborations with the
magazines Tutto
Tutto
Tutto can refer to:Music*Tutto Live, album by Gianna Nannini*Tutto Matto, a house, disco and electrofunk duo from Genoa, Italy*Tutto è possibile, debut album studio by Finley...
, Rockstar and GQ.
2006–2009
In 2006 Zero Assoluto was featured on a version of the Nelly FurtadoNelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
song "All Good Things (Come to an End)
All Good Things (Come to an End)
"All Good Things " is a pop song written by singer Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Danja and Chris Martin for Furtado's third album, Loose . It was co-produced by Timbaland and Danja and released as the album's third European single in November 2006 . It was released as the fourth single in the United...
" released on the Italian version of the album Loose
Loose (Nelly Furtado album)
Loose is the third studio album by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released in North America on June 20, 2006 by Geffen Records. Timbaland and his then-protégé Danja produced the bulk of the album, which incorporates influences of dance, R&B and hip hop...
.
The band again entered the Sanremo Festival in 2007, where they placed ninth with "Appena prima di partire". Nelly Furtado performed at the event as a guest star. Their second album "Appena prima di partire" was released during the festival and reached platinum status on April 15.
On May 7 the international version of "Appena prima di partire
Appena prima di partire
Appena prima di partire is the second studio album by Italian Pop duo Zero Assoluto. The album was released on 2 March 2007, during the Sanremo Festival's time.-Track listing:# "Ora che ci sei" – 3:52...
", featuring Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
, was released in all Italian radio stations. Their last single, "Meglio così
Meglio così
"Meglio così" is a pop song by Italian duo Zero Assoluto, released as the fifth single from the album, Appena prima di partire, in 2007. The duo performed the song at the 2007 Festivalbar. In the song, the book "Ho Voglia di te" is quoted. The single was not sold in Italian stores, being made...
", was released on May 25.
During the summer of 2007 they performed their "Zero Assoluto Live" with more than forty concerts all around Italy.
From October 15, 2007, Zero Assoluto have been presenting "Vale tutto", the first quiz-show on MTV Italia.
On October 16 they released their DVD "Zero Assoluto Extra", including all their videoclips (excepting "Come voglio" and "Ultimo capodanno"), backstage, films not used in the videoclips, lives from their tours, interviews, pictures and the "Appena prima di partire" video featuring Nelly Furtado
Nelly Furtado
Nelly Kim Furtado is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, and its single "I'm Like a Bird", which won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy...
.
Three songs from "Appena prima di partire", including "Quello che mi davi tu", have been put in the soundtrack of "Scusa ma ti chiamo amore", from the homonymous book by Federico Moccia. In the film there is a scene made during their 2007 live tour.
In May 2009, Zero Assoluto performed their song "Per dimenticare" with the new album Sotto Una Pioggia Di Parole
Sotto Una Pioggia Di Parole
Sotto una pioggia di parole is the third studio album by Italian Pop duo Zero Assoluto. The album was released in June 2009, in Italy.-Singles:* The debut single is Per dimenticare, released in May 2009...
that has been released on June 2009.
Studio albums
- 2004: Scendi
- 2007: Appena Prima Di PartireAppena prima di partireAppena prima di partire is the second studio album by Italian Pop duo Zero Assoluto. The album was released on 2 March 2007, during the Sanremo Festival's time.-Track listing:# "Ora che ci sei" – 3:52...
- 2009: Sotto Una Pioggia Di ParoleSotto Una Pioggia Di ParoleSotto una pioggia di parole is the third studio album by Italian Pop duo Zero Assoluto. The album was released in June 2009, in Italy.-Singles:* The debut single is Per dimenticare, released in May 2009...
- 2011: PerdermiPerdermiPerdermi is the fourth studio album by Italian Pop duo Zero Assoluto. The album was released on May 2011, in Italy.-Singles:* The debut single is Questa estate strana, released in April 2011...