Mahmood, born in Milan in 1992, is a singer and songwriter who has twice won the Sanremo Festival. His songs "Soldi" and "Brividi," the latter performed with Blanco, have achieved multiple platinum certifications. Mahmood boasts 28 platinum records and 7 gold records in Italy, along with 6 platinum records and 3 gold records internationally, amassing a total of 2.5 billion streams.
In addition to his successful music career, Mahmood has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest twice, representing Italy in 2019 and 2022. His 2021 album "Ghettolimpo" was well-received and certified platinum, featuring hit tracks like "Inuyasha," "Klan," and "Rubini." Mahmood's achievements include a sold-out tour across Italy and Europe, as well as a performance at the prestigious Sunny Hill Festival. His documentary "MAHMOOD" premiered at the Festival del Cinema di Roma in October 2022, later winning the "Best Docufilm Award" at Filming Italy Los Angeles.