Italian singer-songwriter Mahmood is taking the world by storm with his unique sound.
List of Mahmood's featurings
Shaggy, Giusy Ferreri & Elodie
Mahmood's age
Mahmood is currently 33 years old.
Mahmood's country of origin
Mahmood is from Italy.
Mahmood's real name
Mahmood's real name is Domenico Alberto Gaetano Maurizio Schiavone.
The Success Story of Mahmood
Who is Mahmood?
Mahmood is an Italian singer-songwriter from Milan whose real name is Domenico Alberto Gaetano Maurizio Schiavone. He first achieved fame after winning the Sanremo Music Festival in 2019 with his song ""Soldi"". Since then, he has gone on to release many successful singles, win several awards, and collaborate with some of the biggest names in music. He continues to tour regularly and remains one of the most popular artists in Italy.
Early Life & Career
Mahmood was born on 8 June 1991 in Milan. His father was a professional musician who taught Mahmood to play piano and guitar at an early age. He studied classical music and jazz at conservatory before turning to pop music. In 2011, he released his first single ""Tanta Voglia Di Lei"" under the stage name M-Jay. That same year, he also became a member of the hip-hop group Sottotono. In 2019, he changed his stage name to Mahmood and released the single ""Gioventu Bruciata"", which instantly gained popularity. That same year, he represented Italy at the Sanremo Music Festival and went on to win with his song ""Soldi"".
Music & Awards
After winning Sanremo Music Festival, Mahmood released his debut album Gioventù Bruciata in April 2019. The album spawned several successful singles including ""Uramaki"", ""Calipso"" (featuring Charlie Charles) and ""Rabbia e Tarantella"". He has also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music including Shaggy, Giusy Ferreri and Elodie. In 2020, he released his second album GTTM - Go To The Moon. The album featured many hit singles including ""Rapide"" (featuring Sfera Ebbasta), ""Barrio"" (featuring Sfera Ebbasta and Feid) and ""Dorado"". His music has earned him numerous awards including Best New Artist at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Italian Act at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards, Best Pop Album at the 2020 Apple Music Awards and Best Song at the 2020 Wind Music Awards.
Final Thoughts
Mahmood is one of Italy's most popular singers-songwriters. His unique style of music has earned him numerous awards and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music. He continues to tour regularly around Italy and has become a household name in the country. His career is only just beginning and there's no telling what heights he'll reach as he continues to write and perform for audiences around the world.
