Massimo Martellotta

Massimo Martellotta is an Italian multi-instrumentalist, composer and arranger, known primarily as author and co-founder of the italian cinematic funk combo Calibro 35. Described by Rolling Stone as "the most fascinating, retro-maniac and genuine thing that has happened to Italy in the past few years," Milan-based Calibro 35 enjoy a worldwide reputation as one of the coolest independent bands around. Active since 2007, during their 18-year career they have established themselves for their technical mastery and love for groove, cancelling every possible contradiction between coherence and eclecticism, between executive rigor and creative freedom. Over the years, they have been sampled by Dr. Dre on "Compton" ("One Shot One Kill" feat. Snoop Dogg), Jay-Z("Picasso Baby"), The Child of Lov & Damon Albarn("One Day"), and Demigodz ("The Summer Of Sam"). Massimo Martellotta also composes and produces soundtracks for cinema and television.