Fulminacci

Filippo Uttinacci (born 12 September 1997), known professionally as Fulminacci , is an Italian singer-songwriter.

In April 2019, he debuted with the studio album La vita veramente, which was awarded the Targa Tenco for Best Debut Album. He also won the prize for Artist of the Year at the Rockol Awards 2019. After performing in several Italian music festivals, he enlarged his popularity in 2021, competing for the first time in the Sanremo Music Festival with the song "Santa Marinella". His second studio album was released shortly after, and became his first top-5 entry on the FIMI Italian Albums Chart.

Biography Early life Filippo Uttinacci was born in Rome on 12 September 1997 and grew up in the Casal Lumbroso district. His father is a graphic designer, while his mother co-owns a furniture store, together with his aunt. He has a brother. Two years later, he also began studying drums. He was initially reluctant at singing, but he decided to reveal himself recording the songs he wrote. He also appeared in the music video of the song "In My Mind", recorded for Italian TV series Immaturi. He initially decided not to reveal his real name and surname.

His second single, "La vita veramente", was released in February 2019, and followed by "Una sera", which was one of the first songs he wrote. His debut studio album, also titled La vita veramente and featuring all of his previous singles, was released by Maciste Dischi and distributed by Artist First on 9 April 2019. The album was produced by Federico Nardelli and Giordano Colombo. Shortly after the album's release, Fulminacci took part in the 2019 International Workers' Day concert in Piazza San Giovanni Laterano, Rome, annually supported by Italian trade unions CGIL, CISL and UIL. He performed at several Italian music festivals, including the Mi Ami Festival in Milan, the Mind Festival in Montecosaro, the Goa-Boa Festival in Genoa and the Flowers Festival in Turin.

During the summer of 2019, Fulminacci released the music videos for the songs "Resistenza" and "Tommaso", both featured in his debut album. In July 2019, La vita veramente received the Targa Tenco for Best Debut Album. In December of the same year, he was named Artist of the Year at the Rockol Awards 2019. On 6 December 2019, he also released the vinyl version of his debut album, featuring the singles "Le ruote, i motori" and "San Giovanni".

On 1 May 2020, he performed for the second time at the International Workers' Day concert. As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was adapted to a televised show without any audience, and Fulminacci performed "San Giovanni" from the Audtiorium Parco della Musica in Rome. On 9 September 2020, Fulminacci released the new single "Canguro", followed by "Un fatto tuo personale" in December of the same year. Both songs were included in Fulminacci's second studio album, Tante care cose, which was released on 12 March 2021, shortly after his appearance at the 71st Sanremo Music Festival. Fulminacci competed in the Big Artists section with the song "Santa Marinella", also released as a single from Tante care cose, and placed 16th in a field of 26. Tante care cose was re-released in 2022 with three additional tracks, including the single "Chitarre blu" and the song "Aglio e olio", featuring vocals by Willie Peyote. Fulminacci embarked on a tour in May 2022, originally scheduled for March of the same year and preceded by a few shows held during the summer of 2021.

In 2023, Fulminacci released the new singles "Tutto inutile" and "Ragù", and announced he was working on a new studio album. He also appeared as a guest on several albums, including Gazzelle's Dentro and Daniele Silvestri's Disco X. His third studio album, Infinito +1, was released on 23 November 2023.

On 30 November 2025, he was announced among the participants of the Sanremo Music Festival 2026. He competed with the song "Stupida sfortuna", which was included in his fourth studio album, Calcinacci, released on 13 March 2026. The song eventually placed 7th in the final among a field of 30 competing songs and won the Mia Martini Critics' Award.

Personal life In 2017, Fulminacci started a relationship with actress Lia Grieco. In June 2025, during an interview released to la Repubblica, Fulminacci revealed he was "not in love" at the moment. Although the couple never released any official announcement, their break-up was later confirmed.

He is a supporter of A.S. Roma.

Discography Studio albums

+ List of albums, with chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications ITA La vita veramenteReleased: 9 April 2019 Label: Maciste Dischi Format: Digital download, CD, LP77 FIMI: Gold CalcinacciReleased: 13 March 2025 Label: Maciste Dischi Format: Digital download, CD, LP2 FIMI: Gold 2020 — L'aria Il cielo Il coperto Il sereno"Stavo pensando a te" 2022 — FIMI: Gold — "Intro X" 2023 — Disco X"L'uomo nello specchio" —

Other charted and certified songs

Writing credits

Awards and nominations Year Award Nomination Work Result2019 Targa Tenco Best Debut Album "Un fatto tuo personale"