Urban Strangers

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Urban Strangers
OriginSomma Vesuviana, Campania, Italy
Years active2012–2020
LabelsSony Music
Past membersGennaro Raia
Alessio Iodice

The Urban Strangers were an Italian musical duo formed by Gennaro Raia and Alessio Iodice.

History

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The duo, active since 2012, achieved success after participating in the ninth edition of the Italian X Factor in 2015, where they finished in second place.[1][2] Signed to Sony Music, they released their debut studio album Runaway, which was certified gold, featuring the eponymous single that topped the FIMI Singles Chart and achieved platinum certification.[3][4]

In 2016, they released their second album Detachment.[5] In 2018, they launched their first single in Italian, "Non so", which preceded the album U.S, released on 7 September.[6] In March 2020, they announced a hiatus from their musical project.[7]

In March 2025, Raia debuted as a solo artist under the name Genn Butch.[8]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with details and chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
ITA
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Runaway 6
Detachment
  • Released: 14 October 2016
  • Label: Sony Music
 4
U.S
  • Released: 7 September 2018
  • Label: Sony Music
 31

EPs

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List of extended plays, with details and chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart positions
ITA
[9]
Urban Strangers
  • Released: 15 June 2015
  • Label: Casa Lavica
  • Format: CD, digital download
 16

Singles

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Song Year Peak positions Certifications Album
ITA
[11]
"Runaway" 2015 1
  • FIMI: Platinum[4]
 Runaway
"Last Part" 2016 57
[12]
"Bones" — Detachment
"Stronger" 2017 —
"Non so" 2018 — U.S
"Non andrò via" —

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
ITA
[11]
"Cupid's Chokehold" 2015 34 Runaway
"Oceans" 25
[12]
"Rape Me" 66
[12]

References

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