Alberto D'Ascola - born 4th of July 1977, better known by his stage name ALBOROSIE, is an Italian reggae artist. Born and raised in Marsala, Sicily, Italy, but now residing in Kingston, Jamaica. He is a multi-instrumentalist, being proficient in guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. In 2001 ALBOROSIE decided to try a solo career. He moved to Jamaica to be close to reggae music's roots and rastafari culture. There, he started working as sound engineer and producer. The name Alborosie comes from a name he was given in his early years in Jamaica. "Borosie was what they used to call me.