Capo Plaza

Artist: Capo Plaza
Real Name: Luca D’Orso
Born: 20 April 1998, Salerno
Roots: Pastena, Salerno
Active since: 2013
Style: Italian rap and trap
Debut album: Sulamente nuje (2016) ↗ — with Peppe Soks
Biography
Capo Plaza is one of the defining names of Italian trap, known for his confident delivery, melodic hooks and ability to connect local experiences with an international sound. Born Luca D’Orso in Salerno on 20 April 1998, he grew up in the neighbourhood of Pastena. His music draws on ambition, friendship, loyalty and the desire to move beyond the limits of his surroundings, while his later releases also explore the emotional pressures that accompany success.
He began publishing music on YouTube in 2013, introducing himself with “Sto giù”. These early recordings helped him develop his style and establish connections beyond Salerno. An early collaboration with Sfera Ebbasta on “Tutti i giorni” brought him into contact with the emerging scene that would soon reshape Italian rap. In 2016, he released Sulamente nuje with Peppe Soks, documenting an early stage of his career before his national breakthrough.
A crucial step came with his arrival at Sto Records, the label founded by Ghali. Working closely with producer AVA, Plaza developed a recognisable combination of heavy bass, clear melodies and tightly controlled flows. The “Allenamento” releases and tracks such as “Giovane fuoriclasse” helped turn growing online attention into a substantial audience, establishing him as one of the most promising artists of his generation.
His solo debut, 20, arrived on his twentieth birthday in April 2018 and reached number one in Italy. Songs including “Non cambierò mai” and “Tesla”, the latter featuring Sfera Ebbasta and DrefGold, became central to his breakthrough. The album brought together youthful determination, accounts of neighbourhood life and the excitement of a rapidly changing future. Its success established Plaza as a major presence in Italian trap, while the subsequent deluxe edition introduced a collaboration with French rapper Ninho.
With PLAZA, released in January 2021, he expanded the international dimension of his music. Alongside Sfera Ebbasta, the album featured artists including Gunna, Lil Tjay, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Luciano. These collaborations placed his voice within a wider network of American and European rap, reflecting an ambition that had been present since his earliest releases. The album topped the Italian chart, confirming that his debut had laid the foundations for a lasting career.
In 2022, Hustle Mixtape gave him space to concentrate on direct performances, forceful production and collaborations with artists from other European scenes. Tracks such as “Goyard” and “Capri Sun” maintained his momentum, while appearances from Gazo, Russ Millions, Koba LaD and Leto reinforced his connections across national borders. The project highlighted his ability to move between melodic songs and harder trap material without losing his distinctive delivery.
FERITE, released in May 2024, brought a more openly personal dimension to his writing. Alongside ambition and achievement, Plaza addressed disappointment, difficult relationships and the distance between public success and private wellbeing. Collaborations with Lazza, Tedua, Anna and Artie 5ive connected the record to several generations of Italian rap, while contributions from Mahmood and Annalisa widened its musical range. The album reached number one in Italy, adding another major release to his catalogue.
He continued with Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 in October 2025, returning to the mixtape format with guests including Nerissima Serpe and Tony Effe. February 2026 brought the shorter 4U EP, adding a further chapter to a career built through albums, mixtapes and collaborations. Across these different formats, his recognisable voice and long-running partnership with AVA have remained important points of continuity.
Albums
Released on 10 June 2016, Sulamente nuje is the collaborative debut album by Capo Plaza and Peppe Soks. Arriving before Plaza’s national breakthrough, the nine-track project captures an early stage in the careers of two rappers connected by their Salerno roots. It introduces Plaza as part of a partnership, with both artists contributing to the record’s identity.
Neighbourhood life, loyalty and the ambition to improve their circumstances provide the album’s central themes. The writing reflects the outlook of young artists trying to establish themselves, balancing confidence with a sense of attachment to the people and places around them. That local perspective gives the project a different character from the international outlook of Plaza’s later releases.
Musically, the album belongs to the period when trap was becoming an increasingly prominent force in Italian rap. Rhythmic delivery and melodic passages sit alongside each other, offering an early indication of the balance Plaza would develop more fully in his solo work. The exchanges between the two rappers also give the songs a shared energy, making their partnership an essential part of the listening experience.
“No Game” and the title track are useful introductions to the collaboration. Across the project, the focus remains on the two principal performers, allowing listeners to become familiar with their voices and approaches. Rather than relying on a large cast of guests, the record builds its identity around the relationship between Capo Plaza and Peppe Soks.
For listeners discovering the album through Plaza’s later success, its interest lies in hearing that earlier version of him. His delivery already carries confidence, but the setting is more local and the scale more modest than on the releases that followed. The album provides context for his development without needing to be judged solely against the commercial achievements of his subsequent career.
Sulamente nuje therefore occupies a distinct place in his discography. Two years before 20 established him as a major solo artist, this collaboration documented his beginnings alongside Peppe Soks. It remains an important early chapter, preserving the partnership and surroundings from which his wider career emerged.
Released on 20 April 2018, his twentieth birthday, 20 is Capo Plaza’s first solo studio album and the record that established him nationally. Following his earlier collaboration with Peppe Soks on Sulamente nuje, it introduced a more focused solo identity built around confident delivery, melodic hooks and trap production. The album reached number one in Italy, turning the attention surrounding his early singles into a major breakthrough.
His partnership with producer AVA is central to the record. Deep bass, crisp percussion and spacious melodies give Plaza room to alternate between rhythmic verses and memorable refrains. His voice remains the connecting thread throughout, bringing a consistent character to songs that move between determination, celebration and reflection. The production makes the music immediately accessible while retaining the force that had drawn listeners to his earlier releases.
The writing reflects a young artist experiencing rapid change. Memories of his surroundings sit alongside ambitions for money, recognition and independence, while loyalty provides a recurring point of reference. Plaza presents success as something to pursue with conviction, but the songs also return to the importance of remembering where he started. That relationship between his neighbourhood roots and an expanding future gives the album its personal centre.
“Giovane fuoriclasse” and “Non cambierò mai” are key introductions to this period, capturing the assurance and directness of his emerging style. “Tesla”, featuring Sfera Ebbasta and DrefGold, brings together three distinctive voices within the Italian trap scene. Ghali also appears on the album, reinforcing the connection with Sto Records that helped support Plaza’s rise.
The original release contains fourteen tracks, while the deluxe edition followed in November 2018 with additional material, including a collaboration with French rapper Ninho. That international connection anticipated a direction Plaza would explore more extensively on later projects. The expanded edition extends the album’s breakthrough period, although the original tracklist already presents a clear picture of his musical identity.
Within his career, 20 remains the decisive step from promising newcomer to established solo performer. Its appeal rests on the chemistry between Plaza and AVA, the strength of its hooks and a youthful perspective that connects ambition with attachment to home. It laid the foundations for his later international collaborations while establishing the vocal style that would remain recognisable across his subsequent releases.
Released on 22 January 2021, PLAZA is Capo Plaza’s second solo studio album, following the breakthrough of 20. It presents an artist whose circumstances and ambitions had expanded considerably since his debut. Across the record, the excitement of success sits alongside questions of trust, distance and the difficulty of maintaining personal connections as life changes.
The production builds on his established trap sound with deep bass, atmospheric melodies and polished arrangements. AVA and Mojobeatz provide a foundation that allows Plaza to move between forceful verses and more melodic performances. His delivery often feels measured and controlled, giving the songs a sense of assurance while leaving room for darker moods and reflective passages.
The international guest list is one of the album’s defining features. Gunna appears on “Fiamme alte”, Lil Tjay joins “Irreplaceable”, A Boogie wit da Hoodie features on “No stress”, and German rapper Luciano contributes to “OMG”. These collaborations connect Plaza’s music with different strands of American and European rap, giving the project a broader reach while keeping his voice at its centre.
Sfera Ebbasta appears on “Demonio”, continuing a relationship that stretches back to Plaza’s early career. Their collaboration provides an Italian counterpart to the overseas guests and brings together two recognisable approaches to melodic trap. Throughout the album, the features introduce variety without taking the focus away from Plaza’s own performances.
“Allenamento #4” connects the release to the series that helped establish his reputation, placing his flow and self-confidence at the forefront. Elsewhere, tracks such as “Non fare così” give greater space to melody and relationship tensions. The movement between assertive performances and more emotionally unsettled songs adds depth to a record concerned with both the rewards and complications of his position.
PLAZA reached number one in Italy, confirming his ability to follow a successful debut with another major release. Within his discography, it marks the point when international collaboration became a central part of his album-making. Its combination of familiar vocal traits, a wider range of guests and a more expansive sound helped establish the direction of the next stage of his career.
Released on 3 June 2022, Hustle Mixtape is Capo Plaza’s first mixtape, arriving between PLAZA and FERITE. Across twelve tracks, it concentrates on energetic performances, melodic hooks and collaborations with artists from the wider European rap scene. The shorter format gives the project a compact character, with songs that move quickly between assertive verses and catchy refrains.
The opening title track sets the tone with a confident delivery that carries through much of the release. Money, ambition, status and perseverance recur throughout, alongside references to the relationships and surroundings that shaped his outlook. Plaza approaches these subjects from the position of an established artist, presenting achievement as something that requires continued effort and vigilance.
The guest list brings together several strands of European rap. Gazo and Russ Millions join “Everyday Everynight”, combining French and British voices with Plaza’s Italian delivery. Koba LaD appears on “Paranoie (BIT)”, while Leto contributes to “Air Force”. These collaborations continue the international direction of PLAZA, this time with a particular emphasis on connections across Europe.
“Goyard” and “Capri Sun” are useful introductions to the project’s balance of force and melody. “Goyard” foregrounds Plaza’s assured presence, while “Capri Sun” places greater emphasis on a flowing, memorable vocal line. Their different approaches demonstrate how comfortably he moves between direct rap performances and songs built around melodic appeal.
Elsewhere, “Money Time Freestyle” offers a brief, concentrated performance, while tracks such as “Hennessy”, “Giungla” and “RapStar” maintain the mixtape’s momentum. Changes in pace and vocal phrasing provide variety without disrupting the overall sound. Plaza remains the central presence, with the guests adding different accents and approaches around his recognisable voice.
Hustle Mixtape occupies a distinct place in his catalogue as a concise release focused on delivery, rhythm and international exchange. It develops the European connections already present in his work while giving his solo performances plenty of space. The result captures an established Capo Plaza maintaining his momentum and exploring the flexibility of the mixtape format.
Released on 3 May 2024, FERITE is Capo Plaza’s third solo studio album. Across eighteen tracks, it explores the relationship between public achievement and private struggles, giving greater space to disappointment, vulnerability and emotional growth. His familiar confidence remains present, but the record also considers what success cannot resolve, particularly when relationships become difficult and trust begins to weaken.
The production broadens his musical range while preserving the trap foundations of his earlier work. Longtime collaborator AVA returns alongside producers including Michelangelo, Merk & Kremont and Night Skinny. Heavy bass and sharp percussion share space with softer melodies and more expansive arrangements, allowing Plaza to vary the intensity of his performances. The changes in sound support an album that moves between determination, regret and reflection.
The collaborations connect him with several distinct voices in Italian rap. Lazza joins “Money Rain”, while Tedua appears on “Ancora qua”. “Soldi arrotolati” features Anna, and Artie 5ive contributes to “La Ca$$a”. Each guest introduces a different delivery and energy, giving the album variety while maintaining its connection to the contemporary rap scene.
Other collaborations extend the record’s melodic possibilities. Mahmood appears on “No Drama”, Annalisa joins “Memories”, and Tony Boy features on “I Miss U”. These songs place Plaza alongside performers with different vocal approaches, creating room for exchanges that move beyond the harder material associated with his earlier releases. The guest list helps make FERITE one of his more varied projects in terms of voices and atmosphere.
The solo tracks provide the clearest connection to the album’s personal focus. The opening title track establishes its reflective direction, while songs such as “Acqua passata”, “Oh amore” and “Non c’è love” develop its interest in emotional distance and difficult attachments. “Nato per questo” retains the determination that has long characterised his music, showing how ambition continues to coexist with the more vulnerable perspective explored elsewhere.
FERITE reached number one in Italy and marked a significant development in Plaza’s catalogue. Its importance lies in the greater emotional range of the writing and his willingness to work with a broader mix of collaborators. The album presents an artist considering the consequences of the life he pursued, bringing personal uncertainty into the same frame as professional achievement.
Released on 31 October 2025, Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 is Capo Plaza’s second mixtape and the follow-up to his 2022 project. Across fifteen tracks, it returns to the ambition, persistence and self-assurance associated with the first instalment. Following the more openly emotional approach of FERITE, this release gives greater emphasis to rhythmic performances, memorable hooks and collaborations that connect Plaza with different parts of the contemporary scene.
The opening track, “Nasco e Muoio Hustle”, establishes the project’s central attitude, presenting determination as a continuing part of his identity. “Larry Hoover” and “Trappala” carry that confidence into the early sequence, creating a direct introduction to the mixtape. The emphasis is on momentum, with Plaza moving between clipped phrases and melodic passages while keeping his delivery firmly at the centre.
The collaborations introduce several contrasting voices. Papa V and Nerissima Serpe join “Floyd Mayweather”, bringing their distinctive styles into Plaza’s musical world. Tony Boy appears on “Cup + Ghiaccio”, continuing a connection already heard on FERITE. These features give the project a strong relationship with the newer generation of Italian rap while allowing each guest space to retain his own character.
“Tudo Bem”, featuring Brazilian artist Caio Luccas, adds another international collaboration to Plaza’s catalogue. The closing track, “Non Basta Mai”, brings together Bresh and Tony Effe, ending the mixtape with a meeting of different vocal approaches. The guest selection gives this volume its own identity, extending beyond the predominantly European collaborations that characterised the first Hustle Mixtape.
Solo tracks including “Moncler”, “Grazie a Dio”, “Caramel” and “Solo Tu” ensure that the record remains grounded in Plaza’s performances. The sequence leaves room for changes in mood alongside its more assertive passages, balancing the pursuit of status with personal attachments and reflection. His melodic phrasing provides continuity across the different beats and collaborations, helping the mixtape hold together as a complete listen.
Within his discography, Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 develops the series as a recurring space for collaboration and direct expression. It revisits the drive of the first volume while introducing a substantially different supporting cast. The project captures Plaza maintaining his established style while adapting it to fresh partnerships, adding another distinct chapter after the broader emotional range of FERITE.
Released on 13 February 2026, 4U EP is a seven-track EP that places love and emotional connection at the centre of Capo Plaza’s writing. Arriving shortly after Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2, it offers a more intimate perspective, exploring what it means to care for someone, accept vulnerability and find stability within a relationship. Its compact format gives these subjects a focused space within his catalogue.
The project develops the personal side already present in FERITE, with greater attention to affection and the possibility of healthy relationships. Plaza considers love as a source of reassurance and strength, alongside the uncertainty that comes with opening up to another person. This gives the EP an emotional direction that extends beyond the ambition and status often associated with his earlier work.
Production comes from AVA, MARRAMVSIC and Finesse, supporting a vocal approach that gives considerable space to melody. Plaza’s recognisable phrasing remains central, but the emphasis falls on communicating feeling through the songs and their refrains. The shorter sequence allows the project to sustain its intimate atmosphere without moving through the wider range of themes found on his albums.
“Resta ancora un po’”, released as the lead single on 23 January, introduces this approach through its focus on closeness and the desire to hold on to someone. Other titles, including “Cose più grandi di me”, “X sempre” and “Rivincita”, contribute to a project concerned with the weight of emotion and the ways relationships can change a person’s outlook.
Achille Lauro provides the EP’s only guest appearance, marking his first collaboration with Capo Plaza. Keeping the guest list to a single contribution leaves most of the attention on Plaza’s voice and perspective. It also gives the collaboration a distinct place within a release built around a consistent personal focus.
Within his discography, 4U EP represents a concentrated exploration of his melodic and affectionate side. It brings the emotional questions of his recent music into a smaller, more unified project, showing how comfortably he can build a release around intimacy. The result adds another dimension to his work, with connection and vulnerability carrying the same importance that ambition held in earlier chapters.
Capo Plaza

Artist: Capo Plaza
Real Name: Luca D’Orso
Born: 20 April 1998, Salerno
Roots: Pastena, Salerno
Active since: 2013
Style: Italian rap and trap
Debut album: Sulamente nuje (2016) ↗ — with Peppe Soks
Biography
Capo Plaza is one of the defining names of Italian trap, known for his confident delivery, melodic hooks and ability to connect local experiences with an international sound. Born Luca D’Orso in Salerno on 20 April 1998, he grew up in the neighbourhood of Pastena. His music draws on ambition, friendship, loyalty and the desire to move beyond the limits of his surroundings, while his later releases also explore the emotional pressures that accompany success.
He began publishing music on YouTube in 2013, introducing himself with “Sto giù”. These early recordings helped him develop his style and establish connections beyond Salerno. An early collaboration with Sfera Ebbasta on “Tutti i giorni” brought him into contact with the emerging scene that would soon reshape Italian rap. In 2016, he released Sulamente nuje with Peppe Soks, documenting an early stage of his career before his national breakthrough.
A crucial step came with his arrival at Sto Records, the label founded by Ghali. Working closely with producer AVA, Plaza developed a recognisable combination of heavy bass, clear melodies and tightly controlled flows. The “Allenamento” releases and tracks such as “Giovane fuoriclasse” helped turn growing online attention into a substantial audience, establishing him as one of the most promising artists of his generation.
His solo debut, 20, arrived on his twentieth birthday in April 2018 and reached number one in Italy. Songs including “Non cambierò mai” and “Tesla”, the latter featuring Sfera Ebbasta and DrefGold, became central to his breakthrough. The album brought together youthful determination, accounts of neighbourhood life and the excitement of a rapidly changing future. Its success established Plaza as a major presence in Italian trap, while the subsequent deluxe edition introduced a collaboration with French rapper Ninho.
With PLAZA, released in January 2021, he expanded the international dimension of his music. Alongside Sfera Ebbasta, the album featured artists including Gunna, Lil Tjay, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Luciano. These collaborations placed his voice within a wider network of American and European rap, reflecting an ambition that had been present since his earliest releases. The album topped the Italian chart, confirming that his debut had laid the foundations for a lasting career.
In 2022, Hustle Mixtape gave him space to concentrate on direct performances, forceful production and collaborations with artists from other European scenes. Tracks such as “Goyard” and “Capri Sun” maintained his momentum, while appearances from Gazo, Russ Millions, Koba LaD and Leto reinforced his connections across national borders. The project highlighted his ability to move between melodic songs and harder trap material without losing his distinctive delivery.
FERITE, released in May 2024, brought a more openly personal dimension to his writing. Alongside ambition and achievement, Plaza addressed disappointment, difficult relationships and the distance between public success and private wellbeing. Collaborations with Lazza, Tedua, Anna and Artie 5ive connected the record to several generations of Italian rap, while contributions from Mahmood and Annalisa widened its musical range. The album reached number one in Italy, adding another major release to his catalogue.
He continued with Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 in October 2025, returning to the mixtape format with guests including Nerissima Serpe and Tony Effe. February 2026 brought the shorter 4U EP, adding a further chapter to a career built through albums, mixtapes and collaborations. Across these different formats, his recognisable voice and long-running partnership with AVA have remained important points of continuity.
Albums
Released on 10 June 2016, Sulamente nuje is the collaborative debut album by Capo Plaza and Peppe Soks. Arriving before Plaza’s national breakthrough, the nine-track project captures an early stage in the careers of two rappers connected by their Salerno roots. It introduces Plaza as part of a partnership, with both artists contributing to the record’s identity.
Neighbourhood life, loyalty and the ambition to improve their circumstances provide the album’s central themes. The writing reflects the outlook of young artists trying to establish themselves, balancing confidence with a sense of attachment to the people and places around them. That local perspective gives the project a different character from the international outlook of Plaza’s later releases.
Musically, the album belongs to the period when trap was becoming an increasingly prominent force in Italian rap. Rhythmic delivery and melodic passages sit alongside each other, offering an early indication of the balance Plaza would develop more fully in his solo work. The exchanges between the two rappers also give the songs a shared energy, making their partnership an essential part of the listening experience.
“No Game” and the title track are useful introductions to the collaboration. Across the project, the focus remains on the two principal performers, allowing listeners to become familiar with their voices and approaches. Rather than relying on a large cast of guests, the record builds its identity around the relationship between Capo Plaza and Peppe Soks.
For listeners discovering the album through Plaza’s later success, its interest lies in hearing that earlier version of him. His delivery already carries confidence, but the setting is more local and the scale more modest than on the releases that followed. The album provides context for his development without needing to be judged solely against the commercial achievements of his subsequent career.
Sulamente nuje therefore occupies a distinct place in his discography. Two years before 20 established him as a major solo artist, this collaboration documented his beginnings alongside Peppe Soks. It remains an important early chapter, preserving the partnership and surroundings from which his wider career emerged.
Released on 20 April 2018, his twentieth birthday, 20 is Capo Plaza’s first solo studio album and the record that established him nationally. Following his earlier collaboration with Peppe Soks on Sulamente nuje, it introduced a more focused solo identity built around confident delivery, melodic hooks and trap production. The album reached number one in Italy, turning the attention surrounding his early singles into a major breakthrough.
His partnership with producer AVA is central to the record. Deep bass, crisp percussion and spacious melodies give Plaza room to alternate between rhythmic verses and memorable refrains. His voice remains the connecting thread throughout, bringing a consistent character to songs that move between determination, celebration and reflection. The production makes the music immediately accessible while retaining the force that had drawn listeners to his earlier releases.
The writing reflects a young artist experiencing rapid change. Memories of his surroundings sit alongside ambitions for money, recognition and independence, while loyalty provides a recurring point of reference. Plaza presents success as something to pursue with conviction, but the songs also return to the importance of remembering where he started. That relationship between his neighbourhood roots and an expanding future gives the album its personal centre.
“Giovane fuoriclasse” and “Non cambierò mai” are key introductions to this period, capturing the assurance and directness of his emerging style. “Tesla”, featuring Sfera Ebbasta and DrefGold, brings together three distinctive voices within the Italian trap scene. Ghali also appears on the album, reinforcing the connection with Sto Records that helped support Plaza’s rise.
The original release contains fourteen tracks, while the deluxe edition followed in November 2018 with additional material, including a collaboration with French rapper Ninho. That international connection anticipated a direction Plaza would explore more extensively on later projects. The expanded edition extends the album’s breakthrough period, although the original tracklist already presents a clear picture of his musical identity.
Within his career, 20 remains the decisive step from promising newcomer to established solo performer. Its appeal rests on the chemistry between Plaza and AVA, the strength of its hooks and a youthful perspective that connects ambition with attachment to home. It laid the foundations for his later international collaborations while establishing the vocal style that would remain recognisable across his subsequent releases.
Released on 22 January 2021, PLAZA is Capo Plaza’s second solo studio album, following the breakthrough of 20. It presents an artist whose circumstances and ambitions had expanded considerably since his debut. Across the record, the excitement of success sits alongside questions of trust, distance and the difficulty of maintaining personal connections as life changes.
The production builds on his established trap sound with deep bass, atmospheric melodies and polished arrangements. AVA and Mojobeatz provide a foundation that allows Plaza to move between forceful verses and more melodic performances. His delivery often feels measured and controlled, giving the songs a sense of assurance while leaving room for darker moods and reflective passages.
The international guest list is one of the album’s defining features. Gunna appears on “Fiamme alte”, Lil Tjay joins “Irreplaceable”, A Boogie wit da Hoodie features on “No stress”, and German rapper Luciano contributes to “OMG”. These collaborations connect Plaza’s music with different strands of American and European rap, giving the project a broader reach while keeping his voice at its centre.
Sfera Ebbasta appears on “Demonio”, continuing a relationship that stretches back to Plaza’s early career. Their collaboration provides an Italian counterpart to the overseas guests and brings together two recognisable approaches to melodic trap. Throughout the album, the features introduce variety without taking the focus away from Plaza’s own performances.
“Allenamento #4” connects the release to the series that helped establish his reputation, placing his flow and self-confidence at the forefront. Elsewhere, tracks such as “Non fare così” give greater space to melody and relationship tensions. The movement between assertive performances and more emotionally unsettled songs adds depth to a record concerned with both the rewards and complications of his position.
PLAZA reached number one in Italy, confirming his ability to follow a successful debut with another major release. Within his discography, it marks the point when international collaboration became a central part of his album-making. Its combination of familiar vocal traits, a wider range of guests and a more expansive sound helped establish the direction of the next stage of his career.
Released on 3 June 2022, Hustle Mixtape is Capo Plaza’s first mixtape, arriving between PLAZA and FERITE. Across twelve tracks, it concentrates on energetic performances, melodic hooks and collaborations with artists from the wider European rap scene. The shorter format gives the project a compact character, with songs that move quickly between assertive verses and catchy refrains.
The opening title track sets the tone with a confident delivery that carries through much of the release. Money, ambition, status and perseverance recur throughout, alongside references to the relationships and surroundings that shaped his outlook. Plaza approaches these subjects from the position of an established artist, presenting achievement as something that requires continued effort and vigilance.
The guest list brings together several strands of European rap. Gazo and Russ Millions join “Everyday Everynight”, combining French and British voices with Plaza’s Italian delivery. Koba LaD appears on “Paranoie (BIT)”, while Leto contributes to “Air Force”. These collaborations continue the international direction of PLAZA, this time with a particular emphasis on connections across Europe.
“Goyard” and “Capri Sun” are useful introductions to the project’s balance of force and melody. “Goyard” foregrounds Plaza’s assured presence, while “Capri Sun” places greater emphasis on a flowing, memorable vocal line. Their different approaches demonstrate how comfortably he moves between direct rap performances and songs built around melodic appeal.
Elsewhere, “Money Time Freestyle” offers a brief, concentrated performance, while tracks such as “Hennessy”, “Giungla” and “RapStar” maintain the mixtape’s momentum. Changes in pace and vocal phrasing provide variety without disrupting the overall sound. Plaza remains the central presence, with the guests adding different accents and approaches around his recognisable voice.
Hustle Mixtape occupies a distinct place in his catalogue as a concise release focused on delivery, rhythm and international exchange. It develops the European connections already present in his work while giving his solo performances plenty of space. The result captures an established Capo Plaza maintaining his momentum and exploring the flexibility of the mixtape format.
Released on 3 May 2024, FERITE is Capo Plaza’s third solo studio album. Across eighteen tracks, it explores the relationship between public achievement and private struggles, giving greater space to disappointment, vulnerability and emotional growth. His familiar confidence remains present, but the record also considers what success cannot resolve, particularly when relationships become difficult and trust begins to weaken.
The production broadens his musical range while preserving the trap foundations of his earlier work. Longtime collaborator AVA returns alongside producers including Michelangelo, Merk & Kremont and Night Skinny. Heavy bass and sharp percussion share space with softer melodies and more expansive arrangements, allowing Plaza to vary the intensity of his performances. The changes in sound support an album that moves between determination, regret and reflection.
The collaborations connect him with several distinct voices in Italian rap. Lazza joins “Money Rain”, while Tedua appears on “Ancora qua”. “Soldi arrotolati” features Anna, and Artie 5ive contributes to “La Ca$$a”. Each guest introduces a different delivery and energy, giving the album variety while maintaining its connection to the contemporary rap scene.
Other collaborations extend the record’s melodic possibilities. Mahmood appears on “No Drama”, Annalisa joins “Memories”, and Tony Boy features on “I Miss U”. These songs place Plaza alongside performers with different vocal approaches, creating room for exchanges that move beyond the harder material associated with his earlier releases. The guest list helps make FERITE one of his more varied projects in terms of voices and atmosphere.
The solo tracks provide the clearest connection to the album’s personal focus. The opening title track establishes its reflective direction, while songs such as “Acqua passata”, “Oh amore” and “Non c’è love” develop its interest in emotional distance and difficult attachments. “Nato per questo” retains the determination that has long characterised his music, showing how ambition continues to coexist with the more vulnerable perspective explored elsewhere.
FERITE reached number one in Italy and marked a significant development in Plaza’s catalogue. Its importance lies in the greater emotional range of the writing and his willingness to work with a broader mix of collaborators. The album presents an artist considering the consequences of the life he pursued, bringing personal uncertainty into the same frame as professional achievement.
Released on 31 October 2025, Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 is Capo Plaza’s second mixtape and the follow-up to his 2022 project. Across fifteen tracks, it returns to the ambition, persistence and self-assurance associated with the first instalment. Following the more openly emotional approach of FERITE, this release gives greater emphasis to rhythmic performances, memorable hooks and collaborations that connect Plaza with different parts of the contemporary scene.
The opening track, “Nasco e Muoio Hustle”, establishes the project’s central attitude, presenting determination as a continuing part of his identity. “Larry Hoover” and “Trappala” carry that confidence into the early sequence, creating a direct introduction to the mixtape. The emphasis is on momentum, with Plaza moving between clipped phrases and melodic passages while keeping his delivery firmly at the centre.
The collaborations introduce several contrasting voices. Papa V and Nerissima Serpe join “Floyd Mayweather”, bringing their distinctive styles into Plaza’s musical world. Tony Boy appears on “Cup + Ghiaccio”, continuing a connection already heard on FERITE. These features give the project a strong relationship with the newer generation of Italian rap while allowing each guest space to retain his own character.
“Tudo Bem”, featuring Brazilian artist Caio Luccas, adds another international collaboration to Plaza’s catalogue. The closing track, “Non Basta Mai”, brings together Bresh and Tony Effe, ending the mixtape with a meeting of different vocal approaches. The guest selection gives this volume its own identity, extending beyond the predominantly European collaborations that characterised the first Hustle Mixtape.
Solo tracks including “Moncler”, “Grazie a Dio”, “Caramel” and “Solo Tu” ensure that the record remains grounded in Plaza’s performances. The sequence leaves room for changes in mood alongside its more assertive passages, balancing the pursuit of status with personal attachments and reflection. His melodic phrasing provides continuity across the different beats and collaborations, helping the mixtape hold together as a complete listen.
Within his discography, Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2 develops the series as a recurring space for collaboration and direct expression. It revisits the drive of the first volume while introducing a substantially different supporting cast. The project captures Plaza maintaining his established style while adapting it to fresh partnerships, adding another distinct chapter after the broader emotional range of FERITE.
Released on 13 February 2026, 4U EP is a seven-track EP that places love and emotional connection at the centre of Capo Plaza’s writing. Arriving shortly after Hustle Mixtape Vol. 2, it offers a more intimate perspective, exploring what it means to care for someone, accept vulnerability and find stability within a relationship. Its compact format gives these subjects a focused space within his catalogue.
The project develops the personal side already present in FERITE, with greater attention to affection and the possibility of healthy relationships. Plaza considers love as a source of reassurance and strength, alongside the uncertainty that comes with opening up to another person. This gives the EP an emotional direction that extends beyond the ambition and status often associated with his earlier work.
Production comes from AVA, MARRAMVSIC and Finesse, supporting a vocal approach that gives considerable space to melody. Plaza’s recognisable phrasing remains central, but the emphasis falls on communicating feeling through the songs and their refrains. The shorter sequence allows the project to sustain its intimate atmosphere without moving through the wider range of themes found on his albums.
“Resta ancora un po’”, released as the lead single on 23 January, introduces this approach through its focus on closeness and the desire to hold on to someone. Other titles, including “Cose più grandi di me”, “X sempre” and “Rivincita”, contribute to a project concerned with the weight of emotion and the ways relationships can change a person’s outlook.
Achille Lauro provides the EP’s only guest appearance, marking his first collaboration with Capo Plaza. Keeping the guest list to a single contribution leaves most of the attention on Plaza’s voice and perspective. It also gives the collaboration a distinct place within a release built around a consistent personal focus.
Within his discography, 4U EP represents a concentrated exploration of his melodic and affectionate side. It brings the emotional questions of his recent music into a smaller, more unified project, showing how comfortably he can build a release around intimacy. The result adds another dimension to his work, with connection and vulnerability carrying the same importance that ambition held in earlier chapters.














