After Dominating Early Rounds, Marco Mengoni Wins Sanremo 2023

Marco Mengoni received Sanremo 2023, after the pop star dominated the tune contest from begin to end along with his tune “Due Vite” (“Two Lives”). It was Mengoni’s second victory on the pageant, his first coming in 2013 with “L’essenziale” (“The Important”).

He triumphed over finalists Lazza, Mr. Rain, Ultimo, and Tananai – all male artists. Upon accepting the prize, Mengoni devoted it to “all the ladies who participated this yr and introduced fantastic songs on stage.”

Throughout a press convention with the highest three contestants the day after, he added that “the ladies of this yr’s version had unimaginable songs. I used to be sorry to see that none of them have been among the many 5 finalists. Clearly, we nonetheless have lots to do to alter issues on this nation.”

Mengoni, who’s signed to Sony Music Leisure’s Epic Information Italy, additionally defined why he burst into tears throughout a earlier press convention. “They have been tears of pleasure, after all. You should stroll by means of the tough occasions of life. I’m grateful to my life for making me overcome robust experiences that made me develop up as an individual. I’m speaking about personal experiences that I don’t need to disclose.”

The singer confirmed he’ll symbolize Italy at Eurovision Tune Contest in Might. “Will probably be my first time” in Liverpool, he mentioned.

Rapper Lazza mentioned his second-place end bodes properly for the Italian city scene. “I’m so completely satisfied, lengthy stay hip-hop,” he mentioned. Whereas believing he might win, Lazza complimented Mengoni on his victory. “Marco had fantastic tune and he’s a fantastic singer.”

The third-place end by Mr. Rain, one other rapper, was additionally spectacular. He maintained a low profile through the competitors however then climbed up the rankings with a tune about despair, which he sang accompanied by a youngsters’s choir.

“Many individuals texted me on social media,” he mentioned. “Folks related to ‘Supereroi’ [‘Superheroes’] as a result of it talks about asking for assist in a second of weak spot. Once you’re in a darkish place, you are feeling such as you’re the one one struggling and feeling these feelings. The necessary factor is having the braveness to just accept your self and present you for who you’re – with the innocence we had after we have been youngsters.”

When it comes to viewers, this yr’s version of Sanremo was the very best rated since 1995. Total, 63.1% of TV viewers adopted the 5 nights of the occasion. On common, the ultimate evening (Jan. 11) was watched by 12,256,000 individuals, or 66% of TV viewers.

Right here is the definitive full ultimate rating of the 73rd version of Sanremo.