Biography
Who is Blanco?
Early life and real name
The artist known as Blanco was born with the real name Riccardo Fabbriconi. He entered the world in Brescia, Italy, on February 10, 2003. His father originated from Rome while his mother came from Lombardy, and he spent his childhood being raised in Calvagese della Riviera, a small town situated near Lake Garda. During his early years, he split his time between his hometown, Brescia, and Desenzano del Garda, where he attended school.
Growing up, his father introduced him to classic Italian artists such as Lucio Battisti, Lucio Dalla, and Pino Daniele. He also listened frequently to pop music on the radio and became heavily involved in the Italian hip hop scene during his youth.
Rise to prominence and debut album
In June 2020, Blanco released his initial EP titled Quarantine Paranoid on SoundCloud. This release caught the attention of Universal and Island Records, leading to a record deal. He subsequently released early singles such as Belladonna (Adieu) and Notti in bianco, the latter of which became a sleeper hit during the summer of 2021 and peaked at number two on the singles chart in Italy.
In January 2021, he collaborated with Mace and Salmo on the single La canzone nostra, which reached number one on the Italian charts and achieved quintuple platinum certification. Later that year, he released his debut studio album titled Blu celeste. The album contained nine original tracks produced by Michelangelo, along with previously published singles like Paraocchi and the title track, debuting at the very top of the album chart in Italy.
Sanremo victory and Eurovision
In December 2021, it was announced that Blanco and Mahmood would participate together in the 72nd Sanremo Music Festival. They entered the competition with the collaborative song Brividi and won with over fifty percent of the total vote. Following this victory, the duo confirmed they would represent Italy in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.
Their song Brividi set streaming records in Italy, earning over 3.3 million streams in a single day on Spotify. In May 2022, Blanco and Mahmood traveled to Turin to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest, where they ultimately finished in sixth place.
Later music and projects
Following his Eurovision success, Blanco released his second studio album, Innamorato, in April 2023. The album featured the single Un briciolo di allegria, a duet with Mina that reached the number one spot on the Italian charts. He also started on the Innamorato stadi tour and later released further music, including the collaboration Ricordi with Elisa as part of his third studio album Ma' in 2026.
Birthday and age
Blanco was born on February 10, 2003, which makes Blanco 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Blanco shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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