M¥SS KETA — Cassette

Intro

M¥SS KETA is a pseudonymous Italian performer and rapper who emerged from the Milanese underground in 2013. Her identity is defined by her constant use of masks and sunglasses, a choice that serves as both a critique of celebrity culture and a tool for queer empowerment.

Musically, she occupies a unique space between dance-pop and experimental hip-hop, heavily influenced by the 'fidget house' movement and the aggressive textures of European techno. Her career arc saw a rapid transition from internet cult figure to a major-label artist with Universal Music, though she has maintained her 'anti-establishment' edge throughout. Critically, she is lauded for her sharp social commentary on Italian society, specifically targeting the vanity and decadence of Milan. She is a central figure in Italy's LGBTQ+ musical landscape, often collaborating with 'The Girls from Porta Venezia.' Her influence is seen in the rising wave of 'hyper-pop' and conceptual electronic acts in Southern Europe who prioritize persona and performance art as much as the music itself.

Our Catalog5 Albums · 2016 · 2025

L’angelo dall’occhiale da sera

2016

The Sound · Center of Gravity

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