Giuseppe Cucè Releases New 9-Track Album "21 grammi"

Sicilian singer-songwriter Giuseppe Cucè has built a reputation for his cinematic and introspective songwriting — music that feels like a conversation between sound and emotion. With, "21 grammi", his latest full-length release, Cucè deepens that dialogue, offering a concept album inspired by the myth that the human body loses twenty-one grams — the supposed weight of the soul — at the moment of death. From that idea, he crafts a meditation on the intangible aspects of life: love, memory, loss, and renewal.

Produced by Riccardo Samperi and recorded at TRP Studios in Catania, the album unfolds as a cohesive and immersive experience. Across nine songs, Cucè balances warmth and subtlety, combining acoustic textures with gentle electronics to form a sound that is both grounded and ethereal. Rather than aiming for grand gestures, the music invites reflection, rewarding listeners with quiet emotional depth.

The strength of, "21 grammi", lies in its unity. Each track feels like a chapter in a larger story, where sensuality and spirituality intersect. Pieces like, "È tutto così vero", "Fragile equilibrio", and, "Cuore d’inverno", reveal different shades of vulnerability and self-discovery. The arrangements are deliberately restrained — pianos, guitars, and delicate percussion form an intimate framework, allowing the lyrics and melodies to breathe. It’s an album that relies on atmosphere and sincerity rather than spectacle.

At the emotional center is, "Ventuno", the project’s focus track and thematic anchor. The song distills the album’s essence into a single, tender moment. Cucè’s delivery feels unguarded, carrying a sense of acceptance and weightlessness that mirrors the record’s central metaphor. The production’s sparseness enhances the song’s emotional pull; every note and silence feels intentional. “Ventuno” encapsulates the delicate balance of life and spirit that, "21 grammi", contemplates — a highlight that embodies the project’s heart without needing to overstate it.

Cucè’s songwriting thrives on subtle contrasts — body and spirit, faith and doubt, presence and absence. These oppositions give the record a poetic tension. Instead of resolving them, he allows them to coexist, creating music that feels human and real. His lyrics move between the personal and the universal, speaking to shared experiences of love and impermanence. The result is an album that encourages introspection without slipping into sentimentality.

The production by Samperi complements this vision perfectly. There’s an elegance in how acoustic and electronic elements blend; nothing feels forced or ornamental. The arrangements are cinematic in tone but never overindulgent, often evoking the texture of a film score. Each song occupies its own emotional space yet contributes to a consistent narrative flow. That sense of cohesion gives the album its lasting impact.

Visually and conceptually, "21 grammi", extends Cucè’s artistic identity. The photography by Luca Guarneri and music videos by Gianluca Scalia (Kemedia) reinforce its aesthetic — intimate, contemplative, and cinematic. Everything surrounding the project feels interconnected, reflecting a careful attention to detail that mirrors the music’s inner stillness.

Ultimately, "21 grammi", is a meditation on what can’t be measured — the invisible forces that define who we are. The “twenty-one grams” become a symbol for emotion, faith, and the residue of experience that stays with us long after moments pass. Cucè translates that concept into sound with honesty and restraint, creating a record that feels timeless in its simplicity and sincerity.

For listeners drawn to poetic storytelling and understated beauty, "21 grammi", is an album worth sitting with. It invites you to slow down, listen closely, and consider the small, immeasurable things that make a life meaningful.