Alessandro’s career Mahmood has not stopped growing in recent years, especially after having participated twice in the Eurovision Song Contestthe first in 2019 with Soldi where it reached second position, which became a success capable of breaking language barriers.
Three years later, he repeated the experience in the company of White with the ballad Brividiwhich would end up finishing in sixth place.
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This year he performed for the third time at the Sanremo Festival with the song Tuta Gold and the song quickly rose to the top of the music lists. Spotify and his choreography went viral.
Now Mahmood arrives in our country on the tour to present his album Nei Letti Degli Altri in several Spanish cities and speaks with Infobae Spain before his appointment in Madrid in the Riviera Room.
I wanted him to tell me what his beginnings were like, before he found his passion for music and how he decided to dedicate himself to it.
I have always had a passion for music, since I was a baby. It’s been almost like an obsession. I started studying from the age of 12, learning more and more every year. And at 18 years old I started writing my first songs. I signed my first contract around 26. I think my beginnings were what I needed, dedicating many hours, a lot of energy and prioritizing music when even making a living from it was impossible.
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But what is true is that I have always enjoyed what I did and always maintaining the desire to continue learning and creating… And I just think that this makes me stay where I am today and not get lost in other paths. Music is my true passion and dedicating myself to it was something I decided before I could even make a living from it.
Many of your songs have a social background, I would like you to tell me about your concerns when writing the lyrics.
I believe that my songs speak above all about my personal experience. I don’t intend to address topics in general, but in particular, but if there is a possibility that other kids can identify with them, I am more than happy.
In Italy, Sanremo is one of the most important events in the country, I wanted you to tell me what it meant for you to win with Soldi
Sanremo is something really important in my country. Win Sanremo with Soldi It was a turning point in my career, as it allowed me to reach a much wider audience. What I experienced was unique. I didn’t even have time to assimilate it. Everything happened very quickly. And from that moment everything changed. Luckily I think it came at the right time, as reaching this goal at the age of 27 has allowed me to stay focused and grounded.
Regarding Eurovision, that contest launched you into a more international dimension. How did you experience all that?
Eurovision was an incredible experience. I had never traveled so much. Being able to participate was crucial for me. I feel like it was a window for my music. Thanks to Eurovision I started doing several tours abroad. Honestly, I think it has been essential for my growth.
I wanted him to tell me about his artistic influences, both musical and belonging to other fields, such as cinema or literature.
I have a great passion for the world of Japanese Anime/Manga, I am quite “obsessed”. I’m trying to finish One Piece, I’m currently on episode 996. I also confess that I’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino. And to quote an Italian director, I really like Paolo Virzì.
In Spain it is difficult for Italian artists to arrive, why do you think that happens?
The Italian language can be an obstacle. I think it is easier in Spain for a Spanish-speaking artist to arrive and be welcomed. But today anything can happen. I have experienced global successes with my music in Italian that I never imagined. Now I feel like exploring and singing in other languages too. I feel like doing it takes you to other sounds and it’s really very interesting. And, obviously, Spanish cannot be missing.
What has happened is that some Spanish singers have covered Italian songs with great success, such as Ana Mena or Aitana. Would you like to collaborate with any artist in our country?
I’d love to. I am already writing something with several Spanish artists, and I find a lot of professionalism in them. They give me a lot of ideas, I think that in Spain there is a very high level of writing and production.
Listening to their new album, several collaborations appear. I would like you to tell me about them. I was surprised by the beautiful song in French, why did you decide to record in that language?
I have always admired Angèle, we wrote to each other on Instagram and then we met in Paris. It was very natural, we went to dinner together and chatted like two old friends. In the studio we try to cross two very different musical worlds, having a lot of fun. I am very happy to work with her.
What has the topic of Tuta Goldwhich has become a real phenomenon?
I never expected so much success. I changed the structure of the song many times, I rewrote the chorus five times! And I also did the same for the video clip and the choreography. I spoke a lot with the director Attilio Cusani and the choreographer Carlos Díaz. I wanted the work to be the same in all facets. We were all very coordinated and eager to do a great job. It was very inspiring.
Have you ever performed in Spain, how has the reception been?
I have already performed several times in Spain and it is always a pleasure for me. It’s something I would do again and again. On my European tours, Spain is never missing. On this tour, I will perform next May in four Spanish cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Murcia and Pontevedra. And I confess that I really want it. Spain is a country that has always welcomed me very well since my beginnings. It can never be missing. I love hearing people sing in Italian with Spanish pronunciation. It excites me and makes me feel very proud.
Do you have plans to tour Latin America?
It is my next goal, in the last year I have acquired a lot of musical knowledge from South America, especially Brazil, thanks to my friend Slim Soledad. I’d say it would make a lot of sense at this point.
For those who do not know your style in Spain, how would you define it?
It is always difficult for me to define myself, I feel like an artist who is constantly evolving. Every time I try to define my music I feel like I’m pigeonholing it, like I’m “blocking” it. Instead, I believe it is a continuous flow, which changes depending on the experiences I live.
