Alex Wyse (singer)
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Alex Wyse in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alessandro Rina |
| Also known as | Alex W |
| Born | 16 June 2000 |
| Genres | Pop |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
Alessandro Rina (born 16 June 2000), known professionally as Alex Wyse, is an Italian singer-songwriter.
Career
His music career began after studying at the British and Irish Modern Music Institute in London, where he graduated in 2019.[1][2] In 2021, he participated in the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi, reaching the final in May 2022 and finishing in fourth place.[3][4] During the show, he released his debut EP, Non siamo soli, which topped the FIMI Albums Chart and was certified gold.[5]
On 4 November 2022, he launched his debut studio album, Ciò che abbiamo dentro, which was also certified gold.[6] Several singles were released from the album, including "Mano ferma" and "Dire, fare, curare", in collaboration with Sophie and the Giants.[7]
In 2024, he participated in Sanremo Giovani with the song "Rockstar", qualifying for the Newcomers' section of the Sanremo Music Festival 2025, where he finished in second place in the final.[8][9][10]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [11] | |||
| Ciò che abbiamo dentro |
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5 |
EPs
| Title | EP details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [11] | |||
| Non siamo soli |
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1 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album/EP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ITA [13][14] | ||||
| "Sogni al cielo" | 2021 | 67 | Non siamo soli | |
| "Accade" | 2022 | — | ||
| "Senza chiedere permesso" | 88 | |||
| "Non siamo soli" | — | |||
| "Mano ferma" | — | Ciò che abbiamo dentro | ||
| "Dire, fare, curare" (featuring Sophie and the Giants) |
2023 | — | ||
| "Un po' di te" | — | Non-album singles | ||
| "La mia canzone per te" | — | |||
| "Gocce di limone" | 2024 | — | ||
| "Amando si impara" | — | |||
| "Rockstar" | 49 | |||
| "Batticuore" | 2025 | — |
Television
| Year | Broadcaster | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2022 | Canale 5 | Amici di Maria De Filippi | Contestant | Talent show (season 21) |
| 2024 | Rai 1 | Sanremo Giovani | Selection for annual music festival; selected | |
| 2025 | Sanremo Music Festival | Contestant (Newcomers' section) | Annual music festival; 2nd place |
References
- ^ Zucca, Anna Carla (18 December 2024). "Alex Wyse tra passato, Sanremo Giovani e futuro". Cosmopolitan.
- ^ "Biografia di Alex Wyse". Rockol. 13 February 2025.
- ^ Milone, Martina (16 May 2022). "Amici 2021, la lunga marcia della finale: i momenti più belli. E Maria De Filippi commuove". il Fatto Quotidiano.
- ^ Curcio, Alessandra (8 December 2024). "Alex Wyse, chi è il cantante di Sanremo Giovani già visto ad Amici". Cosmopolitan.
- ^ Chianese, Vincenzo (31 January 2023). "Alex Wyse conquista il disco d'oro per l'album Non siamo soli". Novella 2000.
- ^ "Alex: testo e autori di Ciò che abbiamo dentro title track del nuovo album". All Music Italia. 4 November 2022.
- ^ "Prima collaborazione internazionale per Alex W. Esce Dire fare curare in una versione con Sophie and the Giants". All Music Italia. 17 January 2023.
- ^ "Alex Wyse, da Amici al Festival di Sanremo 2025 Nuove Proposte". Sky TG24. 12 February 2025.
- ^ Avellina, Giuditta (12 February 2025). "Alex Wyse, nuova proposta a Sanremo 2025 con un cuore da Rockstar". GQ Italia.
- ^ "Alex Wyse: dopo Sanremo, instore e un tour tra Italia e USA". All Music Italia. 18 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Italian Charts - Alex W - Albums". Italiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Italian album certifications – Alex W" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 23 March 2025. Select "Tutti gli anni" in the "Anno" drop-down menu. Type "Alex W" in the "Filtra" field. Select "Album e Compilation" under "Sezione".
- ^ "Italian Charts - Alex W - Songs". Italiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 April 2025.
- ^ "Italian Charts - Alex Wyse - Songs". Italiancharts.com. Hung Medien. Retrieved 7 April 2025.