Born in Savona (Italy) from nigerian father and italian mother, this young artist based in Italy and Jamaica is very close to his african roots.
Reggae music is his heartbeat, from the childhood. Since he was a little boy he used to entertain his parents and friends singing Bob Marley songs.
At the age of 15, he started developing his musical skills becoming singer and songwriter of the Italian Reggae band EAZY SKANKERS, founded with the bass player Andrea "Botta" Bottaro.
The Band performed all around Italy in shows such as "Rototom Sunsplash" in 2005, "Arezzo Wawe Love Festival" in 2006, "GoaBoa Festival" in 2007, and shared the stage with artistes like Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters, Sinhead O' Connor, Black Uhuru, Junior Kelly, and the late "King of Ska" Desmond Dekker.
In summer 2006 he appeared on the italian television RAI1 singin on the Castrocaro Festival stage, and in summer 2008 opened the Wailers show in Varazze (italy).
Raphael also shows with sound systems and sometimes with the MIDNIGHT RAVERS Bob Marley tribute band...
In January 2008 recorded the EazySkankers soon coming album "To the foundation" in Jamaica... and more to come...so, stay tuned !!!
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