Biography:
Niccolò Moriconi, the real name of Ultimo, was born on January 27, 1996, in Rome. Following some school problems, his mother decided to create leisure by forcing him to study piano at the age of 8. That almost forced hobby became the passion that led him to graduate from the Conservatory. Ultimo is a singer-songwriter who started writing songs at the age of 14.
Nicholas Moriconi chose the stage name Ultimo to send an important message, in fact, his name is a tribute to those on the margins:
“I chose Ultimo, to make it clear immediately for those I write: for those who do not have a safe tomorrow, who are uncertain, who admits to being fragile and are not afraid of feeling lost. Ultimo is a condition in which I have felt and still feel”.
Career:
In October 2017 he released his first album “Pianeti”. In January 2018 he performed in Rome and Milan; all sold out. In 2018 he won the Festival of Sanremo New proposals, with the song “Il ballo delle incertezze”, written by him, dedicating the victory to his brother who is fighting for a serious illness and to all the people who do not have a certain future.
“It’s a song that represents those who do not have a future in society; those who have more questions than answers; those who lost by taking risks.”
In February 2018 his second album “Peter Pan” is released, the choice of this name came from the cartoon character “Peter Pan” who represents a child who never wants to grow up and lives in a place that doesn’t exist, the island that isn’t there.
Ultimo decided this character because imagination and fantasy are at the heart of his music. In May 2018 he resumes his tour for Italy.
Among his best-known songs are “Cascare nei tuoi occhi”, “Poesia senza veli” and “La stella più fragile dell’universo” dedicated to his ex-girlfriend Federica Lelli.
One year after winning the Sanremo Festival new proposals section, in 2019 he competes with the BIG with the song “I tuoi particolari” and ranks second, preceded by Mahmood and followed by Il Volo.
Curiosity:
- His first tattoo, made at the age of 15 years old, represents Kurt Cobain, the first artist in which the author has identified himself.
- He is a great friend of Fabrizio Moro, the two grew up in the same neighborhood, in fact, Niccolò before Sanremo, he opened the concerts of his colleague, the two have then duet together in “L’eternità”.
- He was flunked twice by stating it himself in an interview, also saying he was a true rebel.
interview to a friend:
What do you think of ultimo?
I think he’s a wonderful singer but I prefer other music genres
what emotions make you feel the music of Ultimo?
The emotions I feel listening to Ultimo’s songs are melancholy but also happiness.
What you don’t like about Ultimo?
One thing you don’t like about Ultimo is the tattoos it has too many!
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