Born and raised in Italy, Mario Santamaria aka Retape (IT) cultivated his passion for music from an early age. He starts a long musical apprenticeship made up of small parties with friends too, out of town. In addition to music, over time he discovers the musical production that leads him to the knowledge of synthesizers and drum machines. From 2014 to today under the pseudonym Retape (IT), there are many songs produced by him with the unmistakable Techno - Progressive House sound, also supported by various artists on the international scene. Currently he is producing new songs with Pinkstar Black Records of the SIRUP MUSIC group, based in Switzerland. There is no shortage of his live performances on a monthly basis, he recently started a project called PANORAMA performing in places in close contact with nature. He stands out for his charisma and his engaging way of being behind the console. His strength, his energy, his determination, are the result of his passion, mixed with the courage to dare and experiment, make him different!