Baltimora (singer)
Baltimora | |
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| Born | Edoardo Spinsante 20 May 2001 |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Label | Sony Music (2021–2022) |
Edoardo Spinsante (born 20 May 2001), known professionally as Baltimora, is an Italian singer-songwriter and record producer, most known for winning the fifteenth season of the Italian talent show X Factor.[1][2]
Early life
Edoardo Spinsante was born in 2001 and grew up in Ancona, where he attended the liceo scientifico.[3]
In 2020, he started producing his own music under the pen name Plugsaints, with his band which include his friends Elsic, Gabbo and Jmane.[4]
Career
2021–2024: X Factor Italia and career debut
In September 2021, Spinsante debuted as a singer with "Luci spente" and changed his name to Baltimora.[4] He participated as a contestant at the fifteenth edition of the Italian version of X Factor, and was mentored by coach Hell Raton.[5] On 9 December 2021, he won the competition with his single "Altro".[6] During the fifth live show on 25 November 2021, he also performed his second single entitled "Baltimora".[7]
On 28 January 2022, he released his first single after X Factor, entitled "Colore".[8] His debut extended play Marecittà was released on 11 March 2022.[9]
To further his musical career, Baltimora moved to Milan, where he became involved in the city's music scene.[10][11]
2025–present: In tasca
In 2025, Baltimora returned to Ancona, explaining that Milan "wasn't helping me develop my identity, so I came back to rediscover myself".[10] On 5 September 2025, he performed at the Festa del Mare.[12]
On 29 May 2026, he released his debut studio album, In tasca, featuring ten tracks, including a duet with Emma Nolde.[11][13]
Discography
Studio albums
- In tasca (2026)
EPs
- Marecittà (2022)
Singles
- "Luci spente" (2021)
- "Altro" (2021)
- "Baltimora" (2021)
- "Colore" (2022)
- "Marecittà" (2022)
- "Dove andare" (2026)
- "Maltempo" (2026)
References
- ↑ "Baltimora wins X Factor". ANSA. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ↑ "Baltimora è il vincitore di X Factor 2021". Sky TG24 (in Italian). 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ "X Factor 2021, il vincitore è Baltimora: da Ancona al successo". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- 1 2 "Chi è Baltimora aka Edoardo Spinsante, vincitore di X Factor 2021". Rockit (in Italian). 22 October 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ "Baltimora ha vinto l'edizione 2021 di X Factor". Il Post (in Italian). 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ "X Factor 2021: ecco «Altro», l'inedito di Baltimora che ha convinto tutti". Corriere della Sera (in Italian). 10 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ "X Factor 2021, Baltimora sul palco con il brano "Baltimora", un piccolo gioiello pop che vale il passaggio di turno". Il Fatto Quotidiano (in Italian). 26 November 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ↑ Eleonora Romanò (24 February 2022). "Baltimora - Colore (Radio Date: 28-01-2022)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ↑ Benedetta Minoliti (12 March 2022). "BALTIMORA, oltre X Factor c'è 'Marecittà'. L'intervista". Billboard (in Italian). Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- 1 2 Cuccaroni, Valerio. "Baltimora alla ribalta: "Ancona mi manca. Sono tornato anche per ritrovare me stesso"". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- 1 2 Mandelli, Carlo (12 May 2026). "Baltimora, mi sono preso il tempo per crescere prima di raccontarmi in musica". ANSA (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2026.
- ↑ "L'artista anconetano Baltimora aprirà la Festa del Mare 2025". Ancona Today. 27 August 2025.
- ↑ Cuccaroni, Valerio (17 May 2026). ""Un album dove racconto della mia lotta interiore"". Il Resto del Carlino (in Italian). Retrieved 6 July 2026.