What makes Soldi by Mahmood notable?

Soldi achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Italian charts and becoming a staple in contemporary pop music. Its widespread acclaim was marked by nominations for several prestigious awards, including a nomination for Best Italian Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards. In 2019, Mahmood released Soldi as his debut studio album, following his breakthrough at the Sanremo Music Festival in 2019 where he won with this very song. The album solidified his position in the Italian music scene, showcasing a distinctive sound that combined urban influences with traditional elements.

How many songs are on Soldi?

Soldi has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Soldi

Mahmood · 2019

3 min · 1 track · contemporary R&B

A vibrant blend of contemporary pop and R&B, layered with introspective lyrics and catchy melodies.

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Soldi — The titular track encapsulates Mahmood's unique style, merging pop sensibilities with R&B influences while addressing themes of family and financial struggles.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The song combines engaging melodies with strong production, making it a notable entry in contemporary R&B.

What we noticed

The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with a prominent bass line that drives the rhythm.
Vocals alternate between melodic singing and rhythmic spoken sections, creating a dynamic contrast.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified Mahmood's reputation after winning Sanremo, gaining wide recognition.
Themes: family struggles· financial insecurity· Sanremo Music Festival triumph
Career context: In 2019, Mahmood released Soldi as his debut studio album, following his breakthrough at the Sanremo Music Festival in 2019 where he won with this very song. The album solidified his position in the Italian music scene, showcasing a distinctive sound that combined urban influences with traditional elements.
Stylistic neighbors: Sandro Cavazza· Tash Sultana· James Blake