: Despite not winning the international contest, "Brividi" remains one of the most successful Italian entries in recent years, celebrated for its artistic depth and boundary-breaking vocal performances.
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" mahmood_blanco_brividi_sanremo_2022
Watch the official performance that captured the hearts of Italy and led to their Sanremo 2022 victory: : Despite not winning the international contest, "Brividi"
: Their chemistry on stage was widely noted, blending Mahmood’s polished R&B-inflected vocals with Blanco’s raw, punk-rock energy. The Song: "Brividi" Watch the official performance that
As the Sanremo winners, the pair accepted the invitation to represent Italy at Eurovision in Turin.