Fritz da Cat

The Profile

Italian hip hop DJ/producer best known for the 1999 collaborative album Novecinquanta (aka 950), featuring leading MCs such as Kaos, Neffa, Inoki, Joe Cassano, Piotta, and Fabri Fibra.

Produced Novecinquanta (950) in 1999; Italian hip hop DJ/beatmaker; collaborations include Kaos, Neffa, Inoki, Joe Cassano, Piotta, Fabri Fibra, Lord Bean, Yoshi; notable tracks cited: Cose preziose, L'incognita, Street opera, Una minima, Notte e Giorno; scratching by DJ Inesha on Una minima.

The reviews hail Fritz da Cat’s Novecinquanta (aka 950) as a late-’90s Italian hip hop landmark. Production variety, sharp scratching, and a heavyweight roster (Kaos, Neffa, Inoki, Joe Cassano, Piotta, Fabri Fibra) keep it fresh. Highlights include Cose preziose, L’incognita, Street opera, Una minima, and Notte e Giorno. Overall tone: passionate praise for a classic era.