MICHELE MORRONE

BASIC MAGAZINE

Issue 15: Paradox

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It’s 11:00 a.m. in Los Angeles and the lingering heat of summer sheathes the exterior of my loft like a weighted blanket. I sit comfortably and eagerly prepare for my Zoom interview with Italian artist and lady-killer Michele Morrone. It is 8:00 p.m. in Rome and my mind wanders to thoughts of the actor embracing his chocolate sex hair and chain-smoking cigarettes in a bed of silk because a girl could dream a thousand dreams. Originally from the commune town of Melegnano where magical worlds were only to be found in beloved childhood films, Morrone found light in cinema and was the sole member of his family to pursue a career in entertainment. Most memorable for his steamy lead role in the Netflix explosive film 365 Days, the singer and actor has quickly risen to global superstardom, releasing his debut album Dark Room, which peaked at No. 1 on 19 Spotify Viral Charts as well as the single “Hard For Me”, a fan favorite amassing over 20 million streams and counting.