Lorenzo Licitra

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Lorenzo Licitra
Born (1991-09-25) 25 September 1991 (age 32)
Ragusa, Sicily, Italy
Genres Pop
Occupation(s)Singer
Years active2017–present
Labels Sony Music (2017–present)

Lorenzo Licitra (born 25 September 1991) is an Italian singer, best known for winning the eleventh season of the Italian talent show X Factor in 2017. [1] [2] [3] His debut single, "In the Name of Love", was released on 24 November 2017. [4]

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Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with chart positions and certifications
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[5]
In the Name of Love
  • Released: 8 December 2017
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download
24
"—" denotes an item that did not chart in that country.

Singles

List of singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
SingleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum or EP
ITA
[6] [7]
"In the Name of Love"201737In the Name of Love
"Sai che ti ho pensato sempre"2019Non-album singles
"Eli Hallo" (featuring Anggun)2022
"Never Give Up"2023
"—" denotes an item that did not chart in that country.

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References

  1. "Lorenzo Licitra vince X Factor 2017 – X Factor – Sky Uno". X Factor. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
  2. Carlo Mandelli (16 December 2017). "X Factor 2017, vince Lorenzo Licitra. Battuti i Maneskin. Edizione record per lo share". ANSA (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  3. "X Factor 2017, vince Lorenzo Licitra. Battuti a sorpresa i Maneskin". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 14 December 2017. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  4. "Lorenzo Licitra - In the Name of Love (Radio Date: 24-11-2017)" (in Italian). Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  5. "Italian Charts - Lorenzo Licitra - Albums". Italiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  6. "Database Top of the Music - Classifiche" (in Italian). Federation of the Italian Music Industry . Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  7. "LORENZO LICITRA - IN THE NAME OF LOVE (ALBUM)". Italiancharts.com. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by Italian X Factor
Winner

2017
Succeeded by