 Caparezza is often referred to as the Italian Eminem because his records sold many copies from 2000 on, Caparezza is not just a rapper because in his music he mixes hip-hop, heavy metal, reggae, rock and techno.Frankie Hi-NRG is often referred to as the Italian Nas, since his rhymes are very complex and intellectual.Turi from Calabria and Colle Der Fomento from Rome are considered hardcore rappers by many.