Shiva (rapper)

Shiva
Shiva in 2020
Shiva in 2020
Background information
Born
Andrea Arrigoni

27 August 1999 (1999-08-27) (age 27)
Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
Years active2015–present
Labels

Andrea Arrigoni (born 27 August 1999), known by the stage name Shiva, is an Italian rapper.[1]

Early life

Born in Legnano to a wealthy family, he grew up in the Milan metropolitan area in Corsico.[2][3] For a short period he moved to Tuscany, a region where he became interested in street art and music, particularly rap and punk.[4][5]

Career

2014-2018: Beginnings

Shiva began his musical career at the age of 14 in 2013,[6] releasing his first EP "La via del guerriero" on SoundCloud in 2014.

In 2015, he released his first self-produced video for the song "Cotard Delusion", followed by the music video for "Anima" and "Nuvola Bianca", the latter being a song produced by Yazee.[7] In the same year he signed a contract with the Roman record label Honiro Label,[8] with which he released his first album Tempo anima in 2017.[9] In September, Shiva was among the collaborators on the album Ogni maledetto giorno by Mostro, being featured in the song "Amore sporchi". The music videos for Corvi, Buio, Spirito and Amen were also released.

In March 2018, he released his second album Solo.[10][11] The album was accompanied by the music videos of "Ragazzi Miei", "Fuoco", and "Esse".

2019-2020: Early successes

In 2019, Shiva released the singles "Mon fre", a duet with Emis Killa, and "Bossoli". Both tracks received certified platinum status by the Italian Music Industry Federation.[12][13] In the same year he collaborated with numerous artists of the Italian hip hop scene, including Sfera Ebbasta with the single "Soldi in nero", which attained the position of second in the Top Singles chart.[14]

On 31 January 2020, he released the EP Routine, preceded by the single "Calmo"; the latter was recorded in collaboration with Tha Supreme and which it reached the top of the Top Singles chart, becoming Shiva's first number one hit.[15] The EP however entered the FIMI Album Chart in second place.[16] On March 26, the rapper released the single "Auto blu", which features a sample of "Blue (Da Ba Dee)" by Eiffel 65, who were credited as guest artists. The track was harshly criticized by rap purists who were his fans, but it also quickly became very famous despite the criticism.[17]

2021-2022: Dolce vita and Dark Love EP

On 11 June 2021, Shiva released his third studio album Dolce vita. He promoted it with the songs "La mia storia", "Fendi Belt" and "Non sai niente".[18] On November 19, the standalone single "Take 3" was released,[19] followed on December 17 by "Aston Martin" featuring British rapper Headie One.[20]

On 24 June 2022, Shiva released the EP Dark Love EP, preceded by the singles "Pensando a lei" and "Niente da perdere".[21] On November 25, his fourth studio album Milano Demons was also released, preceded by the singles "Soldi pulite", "Non è Easy", "3 Stick Freestyle" and "Take 4".[22]

2023-2024: Santana Season and Milano Angels

On June 9, 2023, Shiva released his fifth album Santana Season, preceding the release by a single: "100 Opps".[23] On September 14, the rapper released the single "Syrup" produced by Finesse.[24] The single "Milano Shotta Freestyle" was released on 10 January 2024, followed by "First Day Out" released on 22 May 2024.

On 28 August 2024, he released the single "Take 5". On September 6, his sixth studio album Milano Angels was released, which features Italian and international collaborations, including Paky, Tedua, Geolier, Mondo Marcio, NLE Choppa, Lil Tjay, Tony Boy and Kid Yugi.[25]

2025-present: Vangelo

On 25 November 2025, Shiva released the single "Take 6",[26] which debuted at number one in the Top Singles chart.[27] The song anticipated the seventh studio album Vangelo, released on 10 April 2026.[28][29] It was made available with four limited edition covers representing "Betrayal", "Condemnation", "Death" and "Resurrection".[30] The project consists of thirteen tracks, including six collaborations with Anna, Geolier, Kid Yugi, Lazza, Sfera Ebbasta and Tiziano Ferro.[31]

Personal life

Shiva has two sons from his relationship with Laura Maisano. His sons were born in December 2023 and September 2025, respectively. In November 2025, he welcomed his third son, born to a different woman.[32]

Judicial proceedings

On the evening of 11 July 2023, Shiva was attacked in the courtyard of his record company by two young people belonging to rapper Rondodasosa's crew, who were tasked by Rondo to attack Shiva for insults Shiva had made.[33][34] After suffering a blow with a brass knuckle that fractured his jaw, Shiva fired four gunshots towards the attackers, wounding them in the legs.[35][36] On 26 October 2023, Shiva was arrested for attempted murder, illegal possession of weapons (including two machetes and a compressed air gun) and receiving stolen goods.[37] On 21 February 2024, after four months of detention at the San Vittore prison, the judge, after preliminary investigations, relaxed the precautionary measure, granting him house arrest.[38] On 10 July, he was sentenced at first instance by the Court of Milan to a sentence of 6+1⁄2 years in prison.[39] He was ultimately convicted of attempted murder, but negotiated against the revocation of his house arrest by March 2025.[40]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Tempo anima (2017)
  • Solo (2018)
  • Dolce Vita (2021)
  • Milano Demons (2022)
  • Santana Season (2023)
  • Milano Angels (2024)
  • Santana Money Gang (2025) with Sfera Ebbasta
  • Vangelo (2026)

EPs

  • Routine (2020)
  • Dark Love (2022)

References

  1. ↑ "Chi è Shiva, il rapper di 'Auto blu'". Rockit (in Italian). Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. ↑ "Shiva: testo senza filtri ne censure per il nuovo singolo, "Soldi puliti"". All Music Italia. March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Esce "Solo" del 18enne rapper Shiva". ANSA. March 26, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Chi è Shiva: la vita del rapper di Bossoli". Red Bull. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Shiva e il nuovo album «Dolce vita», un rapper tra periferie e Fellini". Corriere della Sera. April 11, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Biografia". Rockit. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  7. ↑ "La 'Cotard Delusion' di Shiva raccontata nel suo nuovo video". 6 October 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  8. ↑ "Shiva entra in Honiro Rookies". 28 December 2015. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  9. ↑ "Esce oggi 'Tempo Anima', l'album d'esordio di Shiva". January 27, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2002.
  10. ↑ Carlo Piantoni (March 28, 2018). "Shiva ci ha svelato qualche curiosità sul suo album Solo". Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Shiva, nel rap sta nascendo una nuova stella". Rolling Stone Italia. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Shiva a 105 Mi Casa: "Quello che voglio raccontare lo dico nei miei pezzi"". Radio 105. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  13. ↑ Gabriele Correnti (8 February 2019). "Shiva a Real Talk: la nuova promessa del rap italiano?". Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  14. ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 49 (dal 29.11.2019 al 05.12.2019)". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  15. ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 6 (dal 31.01.2020 al 06.02.2020)". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  16. ↑ "Settimanale Classifica WK 6 (dal 31.01.2020 al 06.02.2020)". Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
  17. ↑ "Shiva: in arrivo il singolo "Auto Blu", ideato sul campione di "Blue" degli Eiffel 65". MTV. March 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Shiva e una rivincita chiamata "Dolce Vita"". Sky TG24. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
  19. ↑ "Shiva ha pubblicato il nuovo singolo "Take 3" prodotto da Adam11". Hip Hop Starz Tour. November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Shiva, "Aston Martin" feat. Headie One, manifesto dell'unione della scena italiana e inglese". December 18, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Ritorna Shiva con "Dark Love EP". Sette canzoni e un'inedita collaborazione". June 22, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Shiva, il nuovo album è Milano Demons". Sky TG24. November 25, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  23. ↑ Matteo Quaresmini (June 9, 2023). "La Santana Season targata Shiva: come è il suo nuovo album". Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  24. ↑ Federico Pirozzi (September 14, 2023). "Syrup everywhere: dove vai Shiva?". Cromosomi. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  25. ↑ "Shiva: arriva il nuovo album "Milano Angels"". Urban Radio. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  26. ↑ "Shiva e "Take 6": il Vangelo apocrifo della periferia". Cromosomi. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
  27. ↑ "Shiva annuncia Vangelo: svelate tracklist e data di uscita del nuovo album". All Music Italia. 5 December 2025. Retrieved 5 December 2025.
  28. ↑ "Shiva annuncia Vangelo: svelate tracklist e date di uscita del nuovo album". All Music Italia. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  29. ↑ "Shiva il nuovo album "Vangelo" fuori il 10 aprile 2026. La tracklist". Newsic.it. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
  30. ↑ "Shiva annuncia il nuovo album "Vangelo": quattro coprispalle per un progetto in edizione limitata". Newsic.it. 11 March 2026. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
  31. ↑ "Shiva pubblica "Vangelo": tracklist, featuring e la sorpresa Tiziano Ferro". All Music Italia. 9 April 2026. Retrieved 9 April 2026.
  32. ↑ "Shiva papà per la terza volta: l'annuncio e la reazione della ex compagna (madre del secondo figlio nato a settembre)". Today (in Italian). 2025-11-15. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
  33. ↑ "Trapper Shiva, il pm di Milano chiede condanna a 7 anni: è imputato di tentato omicidio". La Repubblica (in Italian). 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  34. ↑ "Proclaimed guilty of attempted murder, the Italian rapper is sentenced to six years in prison". Pamfleti. Albania: Shkruar nga Pamfleti. July 11, 2024. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  35. ↑ "Milano, il rapper Shiva arrestato: "Ha sparato a due giovani che lo avevano aggredito"". Il Giorno (in Italian). 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  36. ↑ "Il rapper italiano Shiva è stato arrestato con l'accusa di tentato omicidio". Il Post (in Italian). 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  37. ↑ "Shiva arrestato per tentato omicidio: sparatoria fuori dalla casa discografica, due feriti". MilanoToday (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  38. ↑ "Shiva esce dal carcere e va ai domiciliari: aveva reagito sparando a due giovani esperti di arti marziali". Leggo (in Italian). 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  39. ↑ "Il trapper Shiva condannato a sei anni e mezzo per tentato omicidio: nella sparatoria di un anno fa rimasero feriti due rivali". la Repubblica (in Italian). 2024-07-10. Retrieved 2024-10-17.
  40. ↑ "Shiva condannato per tentato omicidio, revocati gli arresti domiciliari: obbligo di firma". Sky TG24 (in Italian). 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2026-04-21.
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