Italo Dance

Italo dance is a vibrant, upbeat genre that emerged in the late 1990s in Italy, characterized by catchy melodies, simple harmonies, and energetic rhythms often between 128-140 BPM. Typically featuring synthesizer leads, distorted basslines, and four-to-the-floor beats, Italo dance draws from Eurodance, techno, and house influences. Vocal styles range from simple, repetitive hooks to more emotive, pop-infused performances. The genre's heyday, roughly spanning 1997-2004, saw widespread popularity in Europe, particularly among young audiences. Italo dance played a significant role in shaping the European dance music scene, influencing subsequent styles like Hands Up and Jumpstyle. Notable for its carefree, party-oriented vibe, Italo dance often incorporates elements of Mediterranean folk, giving it a distinct, sun-kissed flavor that sets it apart from more austere, minimalist genres.

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Single - Released August 15, 2025

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Anita Campagnolo
Ann Lee
Armonics
Benjamin Fröhlich
Bizzarro Universe
Bobby Solo
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Bruno Belissimo
Cabballero
Cara Carpaccio
Carolina Marquez
Cristian Marchi
Cristiano Malgioglio
Curses
Cyber People
Cyberman
DJ Matrix
DJ Ross
Da Vinci Ensemble
Daddy Squad
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Dumar
Dyva
Eiffel 65
Enrico Ruggeri
Everdune
Federico Baroni
Floorfilla
Francesco Wilking
Franchino
G.j. Lunghi
GREETINGS
Gabry Ponte
Gala
Galaxy Hunter
Gaznevada
George Aaron
Gianna Nannini
Gigi D'Agostino
Giorgia
Gonzalo Araya
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Hypnosis
ItaloBrothers
Ivana Spagna
J.D. Jaber
Jacy
Jex Opolis
Johannes Albert
Jovanotti
Kirill Sawazki
Lauer
Le Feste Antonacci
Loredana Bertè
Loredana Errore
Luca Noise
Lucio Gregoretti
Ma.Bra.
Marcus Christiansen
Marino Marini
Mario Più
Matt Joe
Mauro Picotto
Meccano
Mflex Sounds
Milva
Molella
Mr. Marvin
Mufti
Mytron
Neil Smith
Nek
Omar V
Ornella Vanoni
Panthera Krause
Patty Pravo
Paul Rein
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Prezioso
Q Base
R.A.F. by Picotto
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Ricky Le Roy
Roberto Molinaro
RotorMotor
Salento Guys
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Tiziano Ferro
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Zombies In Miami
Zucchero
Ítalo Ribeiro
Gabry Ponte
Gigi D'Agostino
Prezioso
Annalisa
Gala
Tiziano Ferro
Molella
Jovanotti
Giorgia
Zucchero
Eiffel 65
ItaloBrothers
Ornella Vanoni
Paolo Conte
Nek
Gianna Nannini
Roy Bianco & Die Abbrunzati Boys
DJ Matrix
Mauro Picotto
Groove Coverage
Carolina Marquez
Renato Carosone
Loredana Bertè
Paradisio
Amedeo Minghi
Ivana Spagna
Matt Joe
Ann Lee
Trans-X
Cristian Marchi
Silent Circle
Patty Pravo
Marvin
Fred Buscaglione
Get Far
Michele Zarrillo
Luca Noise
Roberto Molinaro
French Affair
Tacabro
Caterina Caselli
Systems In Blue
Ivan
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Alexia
Datura
DJ Ross
Magic Box
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Marino Marini
Enrico Ruggeri
Alessio
Bruno Lauzi
Ma.Bra.
Taleesa
Baracuda
Bobby Solo
Curses
Tony Esposito
Jex Opolis
Franchino
The Tamperer
Francesco Wilking
Lauer
Federico Baroni
Vanni G
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Rhode & Brown
Popa
Ítalo Ribeiro
Cristiano Malgioglio
Bruno Belissimo
Adam Clay
DJ Hyo
Johannes Albert
RainDropz!
Fox the Fox
Francisco
Shy Rose
Benjamin Fröhlich
Le Feste Antonacci
Tullio De Piscopo
Mflex Sounds
Dina Summer
Cabballero
Daniela
Mario Più
Dumar
Zombies In Miami
Gonzalo Araya
Lucia
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Mike Rogers
Loredana Errore
Boytronic
Mito
People Like Us
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