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| Birth name | Jari Ivan Vella |
| Born | 13 December 1985 |
| Origin | Alpignano, Piemonte, Italy |
| Genres | Hip hop, Hardcore rap, Alternative rap |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Tanta Roba |
Jari Ivan Vella (born 13 December 1985), known professionally as Ensi, is an Italian rapper proficient in freestyle. [1] He won the first edition of MTV Spit in 2012.
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