Feel the beat, then feel the breath disappear. "Non Respiro" plunges us into the chilling moment when someone cries “Mamma, non respiro” — “Mom, I cannot breathe.” Amir Issaa, David Blank, and Davide Shorty weave personal memories with global headlines to expose systemic racism, police brutality, and the weight of being born a target. The verses jump from Italy’s streets to the tragic names of Abba, Soumaila Sacko, and countless others, reminding us that injustice is not confined by borders. Each line is a punch of frustration, love, and raw survival, delivered over a relentless hip-hop groove that keeps the message pulsing in your ears.
Yet the song is not only a lament. It is a rallying cry that insists “siamo una sola razza” — we are one race. By the final chorus, the artists flip pain into purpose, urging listeners to stand up, rewrite history, and refuse silence. The result is a powerful anthem that blends Italian hip-hop grit with global solidarity, demanding that every voice, every breath, and every life truly matter.