TUTA GOLD is Mahmood’s fast-moving snapshot of street life, friendship and self-discovery. In just a few verses he jumps from camping nights in Budapest to late-night raves on the rough “zona nord,” painting a vivid collage of white tees, gold-capped teeth, blue jeans and five cell phones stuffed in a tracksuit. The chorus circles around a friend or lover who once called him fra’ (bro), someone he shared flowers, smoke and secret conversations with, yet who now feels distant. That repeated vow “non richiamerò” (I won’t call back) captures the moment you decide to quit chasing what no longer chases you.
Under the neon imagery lies a deeper tale of identity. Mahmood nods to immigrant roots, schoolyard insults and a father who might ask him to change his surname, but he answers prejudice with pride rather than resentment. “TUTA GOLD” becomes both a love letter to a reckless past and a declaration of independence: keep the memories, keep the style, but move forward lighter and stronger. The track invites listeners to cherish where they came from, shine in their own gold and never be afraid to switch numbers—or paths—when the time is right.
Mahmood (born Alessandro Mahmoud on September 12, 1992, in Milan, Italy) is a celebrated Italian singer and songwriter known for blending pop, R&B, and hip hop influences. Rising to fame through the sixth season of the Italian X Factor, Mahmood quickly made his mark by winning the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival twice — first in 2019 with the hit "Soldi" and again in 2022 alongside Blanco with "Brividi".
His success at Sanremo allowed him to represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest twice, achieving second place in 2019 and sixth place as the host entry in 2022. Mahmood’s music is distinguished by its emotional depth and multicultural roots, stemming from his Egyptian and Sardinian heritage. With three acclaimed studio albums — Gioventù bruciata, Ghettolimpo, and Nei letti degli altri — he has become one of Italy’s most streamed contemporary artists, captivating audiences both nationally and internationally.