El 3mendo
Biography
El 3mendo is the stage name of Antonio Vinti, a Sicilian artist from Ribera. After moving to Milan in 2008, he took his first steps into Latin music as a dancer and backing vocalist.
His singing career truly began in 2009 with the release of his first reggaeton single, Muevete Mamita. The discovery of his vocal abilities and stage energy led him to record a second track, Bumba Bamba, a latin dance production. This period also saw his first collaborations, notably with DJ/producer Sanny J, with whom he created Dame tu sexo, included on major compilations such as Los Quarenta.
His journey continued with the success of the hit Muevela, broadcast in eight countries. He then explored latin house alongside iconic acts such as the group Los Locos, recording La Ola—a track that has reached over one and a half million views on YouTube—as well as Toca Toca. These successes opened the doors to Rai Uno and enabled him to perform across Italy.
Over the course of his career, El 3mendo has collaborated with various artists including Los Locos, the Relight Orchestra, Carlos from the Gipsy Kings, and Donatella Rettore. He celebrated ten years of his career in 2018 with the release of a retrospective album, followed in 2019 by a new record titled *23*, marking a return to Italian and Spanish reggaeton.