1. Introduction Nek (born January 6, 1972, in Sassuolo, Italy) is one of Italy’s most enduring and commercially successful pop-rock artists. He is unique for having achieved major success both in his native Italian and in Spanish, translating most of his albums for the Latin American and Spanish markets. His discography spans over three decades, blending pop, rock, and balladry with a distinctive raspy yet melodic voice.