What makes Cenere by Lazza notable?

Upon its release, Cenere quickly climbed the Italian charts, reflecting Lazza's growing influence in the contemporary music landscape. The album has been praised for its innovative blend of genres and has sparked discussions about mental health within the context of modern Italian youth culture. Cenere is Lazza's follow-up to his commercially successful album, which solidified his standing in the Italian hip-hop scene. Released in February 2023, this album showcases a more mature sound as he navigates personal themes while building on the momentum from previous hits.

How many songs are on Cenere?

Cenere has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Cenere

Lazza · 2023

3 min · 1 track · hip-hop

A haunting exploration of loss and resilience, blending trap beats with introspective melodies and emotive lyricism.

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CENERE — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic core, addressing themes of grief and renewal through vivid storytelling and atmospheric production.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Cenere blends trap beats with introspective melodies, showcasing strong emotional depth and production quality.

What we noticed

The track features a slow, steady tempo with a prominent bass line that underpins the haunting melodies.
Lazza alternates between rapping and singing, creating a dynamic contrast that emphasizes the emotional weight of the lyrics.
The production incorporates atmospheric synths and layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the introspective mood throughout the track.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 3/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Showcases maturity and growth after a commercially successful album.
Themes: grief and renewal· Italian urban landscapes· personal resilience
Career context: Cenere is Lazza's follow-up to his commercially successful album, which solidified his standing in the Italian hip-hop scene. Released in February 2023, this album showcases a more mature sound as he navigates personal themes while building on the momentum from previous hits.
Stylistic neighbors: Sfera Ebbasta· Ghali· Capo Plaza