: A "patched" collection of moments, this project represents her most recent evolution, stripping back some of the artifice for a grounded, mature exploration of her journey.
In 2016, Emma Marrone released her sixth studio album, "Essenziale," which explored themes of love, identity, and self-discovery. The album spawned several successful singles, including "Essenziale" and "Dove sono."
| Year | Title | Label | Certifications (Italy) | Notes | |------|-------|-------|------------------------|-------| | 2010 | Oltre | Universal | 2× Platinum | Debut album after Amici ; includes “Calore” and “Meravigliosa” | | 2012 | Sarò libera | Universal | 3× Platinum | Sanremo 2012 winner song “Non è l’inferno” | | 2013 | Schiena | Universal | 4× Platinum | Re-released as Schiena vs Schiena (2014) with new tracks | | 2015 | Adesso | Universal | 3× Platinum | Includes “Occhi profondi” and “Arriverà l’amore” | | 2018 | Essere qui | Universal | 2× Platinum | Pop-rock sound; hit single “Io di te non ho paura” | | 2021 | Souvenir | Universal | Platinum | More intimate and electronic influences | | 2024 | Souvenir 2024 Edition | Universal | – | Reissue with live tracks and acoustic versions |
Immediately following her television win, Emma released the EP Oltre , driven by the chart-topping single "Calore" . Months later, her debut full-length album, A me piace così , arrived.
Widely considered a creative high point, this album showcased a raw, more mature pop-rock sound. It produced the powerhouse hits "Amami" and "Dimentico tutto" .
Emma’s early work, beginning with the EP Oltre and the debut album A me piace così (2010), established her signature sound: a gravelly, soulful rasp paired with soaring anthemic choruses. These projects were defined by radio-ready pop-rock that captured the angst and passion of a young artist finding her footing. The Evolution of Maturity