Fabio Concato returns to the studio after a four-year hiatus. And he does it because he “literally fell in love” with a song written by Federico Stragà — a track so powerful and moving that he chose to perform it exactly as it was, without changing a single word.

The song, titled Automobilisti (which translates loosely as Drivers), starts with the chaos of city traffic but quickly steers into emotional territory. It’s a duet between Federico Stragà and one of Italy’s most beloved singer-songwriters, Fabio Concato.

A poetic reflection rather than a protest song, Automobilisti is an implicit call for kindness — inspired by the idea that cars amplify whatever we’re feeling, for better or worse. “It’s a song I wrote some time ago,” explains Stragà. “The car is like an emotional megaphone. When someone lets you merge or apologizes with a smile, it feels like kindness is still alive. But when someone cuts you off or shouts at you, the reaction is often over the top.”

The track closes with the line: “Tutti sulla stessa strada” — “We’re all on the same road.” A perfect summary of the song’s spirit: everyone’s on their own journey, carrying invisible burdens. Maybe we could all treat each other a little better, even just for a moment.

This empathetic lens made Stragà think of Concato right away: “He came to mind immediately. His songs like Guido piano or 051 have that light, ironic, yet deeply human tone that felt perfect for Automobilisti. After a few months of back-and-forth, I called him directly. To my amazement, he was enthusiastic right away and insisted on singing the song exactly as it was — not even a comma changed.”

Their connection goes back further than either of them expected: a fleeting encounter in Belluno in the late ’90s, when a young Stragà gave Concato directions to the theater. “I never imagined that 25 years later, we’d be singing a song I wrote together.”

Automobilisti also marks an important step in Stragà’s evolution from performer to songwriter — a journey that began by chance. “I didn’t originally want to write songs. But around 2013, I started doing it more and more. Sometimes finishing an idea is tough, but when inspiration strikes, it’s hard to ignore it.”

The result is a song that’s tender, witty, and profoundly human — a gentle reminder that even in traffic, there's room for a kind gesture.

“I didn’t know Federico personally,” adds Concato. “I recognized the name, of course, but not much more. When I listened to the song, I immediately felt it was different — and that’s saying something. I’m often asked to hear new material, and most of it doesn’t grab me. But Automobilisti struck a chord. I loved the song, and I liked Federico — both the man and the artist. His unique style, his sincerity — it all came through. I really enjoyed singing with him — I hope you can feel that. And I hope you love the song as much as I do. It truly deserves it — and so does Federico.”

Adding another layer to this evocative project, and ahead of the release of Federico Stragà’s upcoming album, a music video is in the works — still under wraps — featuring acclaimed actor Gioele Dix in a completely unexpected role. Known for blending depth with lightness, Dix brings the song’s poetic spirit and subtle humor to life. The video promises to be a visual story: simple, moving, and completely in tune with the soul of Automobilisti.

Anticipated by the singles “Make My Day” and “Love Is a Pain”, the new album by Papik and Alan Scaffardi, “Sun Will Shine Again”, will be available from March 7. With this release, the two artists solidify a collaboration that has been going strong for years, achieving millions of streams on digital platforms and performing in major clubs and festivals worldwide. The album is built on Papik’s refined sound, featuring his signature blend of nu-jazz, soul, and R&B, this time enhanced by the constant presence of Alan Scaffardi’s vocals—an artist capable of touching emotional chords with his versatility. Twelve songs take the listener on a journey through deep emotions, from melancholy to hope, delivering a message of optimism and positivity. The album starts with the open wound of “Love Is a Pain”, then finds the courage to move forward with “The Timing is Right”, passing through various stages such as the weight of choices (“If You Walk Out the Door”) and the light after darkness (“Sun Will Shine Again”). It also explores the pain of loss with “What Have You Done” and “I’ll Let You Go”, while emphasizing the spark of positivity found in “Make My Day”, the album’s lead single. The project also features a special collaboration with Ely Bruna, who joins as a featured artist in the duet “Some People”. Additionally, Papik and Alan Scaffardi have chosen to reinterpret some iconic soundtracks that have left a mark on them, including “Forever” by Phil Perry, “Showdown” by Electric Light Orchestra, and “On the Beach” by Chris Rea.

"Love Is a Pain" is the second single chosen to preview the upcoming album celebrating the collaboration between Papik and Alan Scaffardi. Following the success of the first single, "Make My Day" Alan returns with a song that delves into the deeper and more complex side of love, revealing the most fragile and disillusioned aspects of relationships. A smooth track once again characterized by a strong RnB flavor, which will be the defining element of the album Sun Will Shine Again, set to release on March 7. The official music video will also be available starting January 30.

SingAmore is a musical journey that seeks to capture the essence of an Italian Christmas and speak to the world about love, family, and those special moments that make this holiday unique. The track, which blends pop, swing, and jazz elements in a way only Christmas can inspire, was created in collaboration with the JazOp combo featuring Luca Savazzi on piano, Stefano Carrara on double bass, and Michele Morari on drums. The release of "SingAmore," following the success of Alan's latest single "Make My Day" (October 2024), serves as a prelude to the upcoming album created with Papik, scheduled for early next year. Future collaborations with JazOp are also on the horizon.

IT'S TIME TO GROW is the new single by Kelly Joyce! From today is available on all digital platforms. After years of traveling the world following the international success of her song "Vivre la vie", Kelly Joyce returns to the Italian spotlight this fall. She is a featured contestant (every Friday until mid-November) on the current season of Tale e Quale Show airing on Rai1. With the release of this single, Kelly expresses her desire to get back to writing and performing new material. It’s Time to Grow, written and produced in collaboration with the team behind nu-jazz icon Papik, is a track with strong Soul/RnB vibes, clearly influenced by disco and funk sounds—one of those tracks that instantly makes you want to move to the beat. The single is a preview of the upcoming album set for release in spring 2025. Meanwhile, more sneak peeks and a special Christmas surprise will be unveiled.

"Make My Day" is the first single chosen to anticipate the release of the new album produced and arranged by Papik and whose release is scheduled for January 24, 2025. Alan's voice, already the protagonist of some of the most representative tracks of the Nu-Jazz / Soul Papik icon several times, has in fact already collected millions of listens on all digital platforms and accompanied the artist on the stages of the main clubs all over the world, from Tokyo to Sao Paulo. This first song with a captivating RnB flavor, is a reflection on the search and protection of one's inner essence in a world full of distractions and superficial reminders, in fact it invites us to recognize that the true potential is already within us, although often hidden or not recognized. With this track, Alan Scaffardi anticipates the central theme of the album, a journey of personal transformation that leads to the rediscovery of oneself, facing challenges and revelations along the way. From Today, Friday 4 October make my day will be availbale on all radios and digital platforms. The official video will be available on October 10th.

RITORNO A NAPOLI is the first album by Virginia Mancaniello. A true 'return to Naples' for the No-Lounge vocalist, who, unable to resist the invitation of Papik—an icon of Nu-jazz/Soul music and the album's producer—continues to reinterpret the most popular Neapolitan arias. The Nu-jazz, chillout, disco, and bossa nova atmospheres typical of Papik’s unmistakable style, along with Virginia’s Mediterranean voice, serve as the glue for a repertoire of 14 songs written over more than two centuries, from ancient composers to Pino Daniele. The album, set to become a new cult favorite, is available in all stores and on all digital platforms.

starting today on all digital platforms, the third single that precedes the release of the album “Ritorno a Napoli” will be available. A new project by the No-Lounge vocalist, who returns to interpret Neapolitan classics, this time together with the Nu-Jazz icon, Papik. The album, scheduled for release in September, will feature 14 tracks selected from the most classic Neapolitan repertoire, reimagined with a blend of nu-jazz, chillout, and bossa nova, in a captivating alternation of acoustic and electronic sounds.

Starting today on all digital platforms the second single which will precede the release of the album “Ritorno a Napoli”. A new project by the No-Lounge vocalist, who returns to interpret Neapolitan classics, this time together with the Nu-Jazz icon, Papik.

After the first single “Resta cu’mme”, this time a track with a strong Soul/R&B flavor.

The album, scheduled for September, will feature 14 tracks chosen from the most classic Neapolitan repertoire, revisited ranging from nu-jazz, chillout, and bossa nova in an engaging alternation of acoustic and electronic sounds.

It came out 10 years ago, on June 1, 2014, one of our most successful releases. The song "Amores De Cristal" written by Alex Sirvent and performed by Luja Duhart, part of the soundtrack of the famous soap "Lo que la vida me robó", has exceeded the milestone of 30 million plays on digital platforms in recent years. To celebrate, the Re-Master 2024 is now available in Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos) on all platforms that support this format. 

Thanks Luja! Thanks Alex!