The wait for the return of the Article 31 it's over.
They have passed seven thousand four hundred and ninety days (7490, over 20 years) since it came out I'll stop tomorrowthe duo's latest album, and now the time has come for the new album of unreleased songs by Article 31: Protomaranzaout May 10th for Columbia Records/Sony Music Italy.
We are faced with a rather rare and dangerous specimen: the “Protomartialis-Maranzianus”, colloquially known as “Proto-Maranza”.
The species, despite being protected and recognized by the Consortium of Provincial Nightclubs Closed for Dealing and by the Association for the Defense of Designer Underpants, sadly became extinct at the end of the 1990s.
The male specimen was easily recognized by the washed out manes through liters of bleach spilled into the mothers' porcelain cast iron tubs, through the pigtail or – in the most extreme cases – thanks to the spiky hair plastered with quick-setting gel.
The orange complexion, carcinogenic tan-lamp effect, completes the primordial appearance.
The livery was combat-ready, in many examples there were items such as: black leather vest over a bare chest, wraparound Oakley glasses, sleeveless t-shirts, basketball shoes to pump up, bum bags, cycling shorts to paint balls and the bomber jacket.
The most eye-catching ornament was certainly the fake gold chain around the neck, an indestructible symbol of wealth and virility.
It is said that it was also worn in the shower so as not to risk losing it, which has always given the Proto-Maranza neck the typical greenish halo of fake precious metal, an unmistakable mark of poverty.
The call to attract the female occurred through guttural calls from nuclear catcalling and instant-cancel movements. If the court was unsuccessful, the male could become aggressive and give the victim a cassette with songs recorded from the radio.
The natural habitat of this species was shopping malls, tech-house discos and arcades.
Here the mating rituals took place, preceded by grotesque dances punctuated by grunts and spasms that lasted hours and the mating itself, which never exceeded 35 seconds.
Here a rare proto-maranza hybrid is exhibited, naturally crossed with the Operarius Garbagnatensis Proletarius and the Rappusus Colognensis.
Or, as most have come to know them, the Article 31s.
Protomaranza marks the return of the Article 31 and a new chapter in their story after years of separation and solo careers. The new album photographs our society with clarity and irony, without filters and spares no one. 16 unreleased tracks and 3 songs published in the digital edition, explore today's world with a light and mocking gaze, but also mature and committed without leaving room for romantic love.
The sound ranges from rap to funky, to more introspective ballads.
collaborations
They collaborated on the project Bugo, Coma_Cose, Fabri Fibra, Gué, Jake The Fury, The Sad, Neffa, Nina Zilli, Rocco Hunt, Nuclear Tactical Penguins, Tedua.
The new single will be in radio rotation from May 10th Peyote with Fabri Fibra And Rocco Huntand the official video clip online, directed by Cosimo Alemà. The video tells the story of an (almost) perfect robbery that took place during a beauty contest.
The album will be available in formats:
• CDs
• Autographed CD
• Deluxe CD with autographed fanzine exclusively on the Sony Music store
• Double vinyl (1 fluorescent LP + 1 black LP for scratching, autographed and numbered) exclusively on the Sony Music store
• Autographed red vinyl
• Autographed white vinyl
• Autographed clear vinyl
• Red cassette tape signed exclusively on the Sony Music store
These are the dates of the instore tour.
ARTICLE 31 – INSTORE TOUR
- 10/5/2024 – BICOCCA VILLAGE Viale Sarca corner Via Chiese – MILAN – 5.30 pm
- 11/5/2024 – DA VINCI SHOPPING PARK Via Geminiano Montanari, Fiumicino – ROME – 5.30 pm
- 12/5/2024 – MONDOJUVE SHOPPING VILLAGE Str. Debouchè, Nichelino – TURIN – 5.00 pm
- 13/5/2024 – ELNòS SHOPPING Via Luigi Einaudi, 5, Roncadelle – BRESCIA – 6.00 pm
- 14/5/2024 – CAMPANIA SHOPPING CENTER Località Aurno, 87, Marcianise – CASERTA – 5.30 pm
- 15/5/2024 – CASAMASSIMA SHOPPING PARK Via Noicàttaro, 2, Casamassima – BARI – 5.30 pm
- 17/5/2024 – I GIGLI SHOPPING CENTER Via S. Quirico,165, Campi Bisenzio – FLORENCE – 5.30 pm
On the occasion of the album's release, a web page dedicated to the album was created Article 31 and their story (here).
A special will also be organised POP-UP STORE theme Article 31 And Protomaranzain Milan in via Alzaia Naviglio Grande 14, open from Friday 10 May to Sunday 12 May (Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 11am-7pm).
The album Protomaranza and the most famous pieces of their career will be protagonists of the live event at the Forum in Milan on 9 October, to retrace the history of Article 31.
Click CONTINUE to read the comments of the artists who collaborated on the album.