Michele Matera, known professionally as Highsnob, is an Italian rapper and singer born on August 2, 1985. He began his music career with the release of his first EP Prettyboy in 2017. His debut album, Bipopular, was released in April 2018, featuring notable singles such as "Wannabe" and "La miglior vendetta." Highsnob gained significant recognition when he participated in the Sanremo Music Festival 2022 alongside Hu with the song "Abbi cura di te." His subsequent albums include Yang (2020) and Kintsugi (2024), along with extended plays such as Yin (2019). Highsnob's contributions to Italian rap have solidified his presence in the genre, marked by consistent releases.