Il Genio

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Il Genio
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Background information
Origin Lecce, Apulia, Italy
Genres Pop, electronica
Years active2007 - Present
LabelsDisastro, Cramps Music, Universal
MembersGianluca De Rubertis
Alessandra Contini

Il Genio are an Italian electropop duo, consisting of Gianluca De Rubertis (guitar, keyboards, drums) and Alessandra Contini (bass vocals). Originally from Lecce, they moved to Milan in the early 2000s. In 2008 they were signed by Disastro Record (a label affiliated to Universal) and released their first album. Il Genio are best known for their hit Pop Porno, who spent seven weeks in the Italian top 20.

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