Alborosie Biography: Ethnicity, Songs, Height, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Wife, Parents, Children

Alberto D’Ascola also known as Alborosie is a celebrated Italian reggae singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and deejay widely regarded as the “Italian Reggae Ambassador.”

Born in Sicily, he moved to Jamaica in 2001, immersed himself in Rastafari culture, and became one of the most respected non-Jamaican voices in roots reggae, blending authentic traditional sounds with modern production while promoting unity, spirituality, and social awareness through his music.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Alberto D’Ascola
• Stage Name: Alborosie
• Born: July 4, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Marsala, Sicily, Italy
• Nationality: Italian (dual Italian-Jamaican citizen)
• Ethnicity: Italian
• Occupation: Reggae Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Rastafarian
• Parents: Mr. D’Ascola and Mrs. D’Ascola
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Marco Mosè D’Ascola
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Alborosie was born on July 4, 1977, in Marsala, Sicily, Italy. He was brought up by his parents Mr. D’Ascola, a retired policeman, and Mrs. D’Ascola, a housewife, in a modest family environment.

He developed a deep passion for reggae music at a very young age, inspired by artists like Bob Marley and Burning Spear.

He taught himself to play multiple instruments including guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.

At age 15 in 1992, he moved to Milan and joined the pioneering Italian reggae band Reggae National Tickets (where he was known as Stena), which achieved significant success in Europe.

Specific formal higher education details remain private, but his early self-taught musical skills and band experience formed the foundation of his career. His ethnicity is Italian and religion is Rastafarian (rooted in a Christian family background).

Career

Alborosie began his professional journey in 1992 as the lead singer of Reggae National Tickets, one of Italy’s first reggae bands.

The group toured Europe extensively, performed at major festivals like Rototom Sunsplash and Sumfest in Jamaica, and sold over 200,000 records.

In 2001, he made the bold decision to leave the band, his family, and Italy to move permanently to Kingston, Jamaica, to immerse himself in the roots of reggae and Rastafari culture.

He started working as a sound engineer and producer at Gee Jam Studios, collaborating with international artists.

His solo debut album Soul Pirate (2008) brought international acclaim, followed by critically praised releases such as Escape from Babylon (2009), 2 Times Revolution (2011), Sound the System (2013), Freedom & Fyah (2016), Unbreakable (2018), For the Culture (2021), and more recent projects including Destiny and upcoming 2025 releases.

A skilled multi-instrumentalist who sings and deejays, he has worked with legends like Gentleman, Ky-Mani Marley, and Kabaka Pyramid.

Known for his soulful voice and commitment to authentic roots reggae, he continues to headline global festivals, produce music, and bridge European and Jamaican reggae scenes.

Awards and Nominations

• MOBO Award for Best Reggae Act (2011)
• Multiple Reggaeville and international reggae awards recognitions
• WAN Awards and Architizer A+Awards (for cultural impact through music)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @alborosieofficial
• YouTube Channel: Alborosie

Personal Life

Alborosie, 48 years old, is currently single and keeps his private life very private, preferring not to discuss personal matters publicly. He has one son, Marco Mosè D’Ascola.

He left his girlfriend and family behind when moving to Jamaica in 2001 and has since embraced a Jamaican lifestyle while maintaining strong Sicilian roots.

He values family, spirituality, and a low-key existence away from the spotlight. His height is Unknown.

Net Worth

Alborosie’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. His income primarily comes from album sales and streaming royalties, international tours and festival performances, production and engineering work, as well as brand collaborations and publishing in the reggae music industry.

Discography

• Soul Pirate (2008)
• Escape from Babylon (2009)
• 2 Times Revolution (2011)
• Sound the System (2013)
• Freedom & Fyah (2016)
• Unbreakable (2018)
• For the Culture (2021)
• Destiny (recent)