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disintossicato — detoxed / sobered up

Disintossicato means 'detoxed' or 'sobered up'. It's an interesting word because it immediately sets a personal and confessional tone for the song.

Fabri Fibra uses it right at the beginning to reveal a past struggle with marijuana, saying, "Mi sono disintossicato dalla marijuana" (I detoxed from marijuana). This word choice is impactful as it hints at the artist's personal journey and challenges, making the listener curious about the story he's about to tell.

In this powerful "64 Bars" performance, Italian rap veteran Fabri Fibra answers the question posed in the title: "What happened to you, Fibra?" He uses his verse to reflect on his long career, his place in the modern rap scene, and his personal journey. He opens up about detoxing from marijuana and fighting temptations, all while asserting that his lyrical skills are as sharp as ever. Fibra feels like a veteran in a new school, noting that today's fifteen-year-olds might not recognize him because he doesn't follow current trends like using words such as "Gang" or "Eskere."

Fibra contrasts his own style with the current state of rap, which he sees as obsessed with money and weapons. He criticizes the superficiality of modern fame, where someone might ask for a photo just to post it online with a comment saying they'd rather have met a more famous artist. Throughout the track, he pays homage to his influences, from 90s hip-hop icons like 2Pac and Public Enemy to the late Mac Miller. Ultimately, the song is a defiant statement: Fabri Fibra is still here, still a master of his craft, and indispensable to the Italian rap scene, ending with the boast, "After sixty-four bars, you need sixty-four coffins."

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