Mahmood_blanco_brividi_sanremo_2022 May 2026

In 2022, the Italian music scene was dominated by the unexpected yet seamless collaboration between established star and breakout artist BLANCO . Their joint entry, " Brividi " (meaning "Chills"), became a cultural phenomenon, winning the 72nd edition of the Sanremo Music Festival and representing Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 . The Song: "Brividi"

: Critics and fans alike praised the song for normalizing the expression of deep sensitivity and emotion in men. Sanremo 2022 Victory mahmood_blanco_brividi_sanremo_2022

: On February 5, 2022, they were crowned winners of Sanremo, beating out legendary artists like Elisa and Gianni Morandi. In 2022, the Italian music scene was dominated

: Their chemistry on stage was widely noted, blending Mahmood’s polished R&B-inflected vocals with Blanco’s raw, punk-rock energy. Sanremo 2022 Victory : On February 5, 2022,

: Notable metaphors include flying on a "bicycle of diamonds" and the feeling of being "naked with chills" ( nudo con i brividi ).

Watch the official performance that captured the hearts of Italy and led to their Sanremo 2022 victory:

: Performing in the Grand Final on May 14, 2022, they finished in 6th place with 268 points.