After winning the Sanremo 2024 cover night, amid boos and applause, Geolier commented on the incident: " Boos are a way of expressing an opinion, like applause. Yesterday I performed in front of the Ariston Theatre, which was booed and people were walking away. It was difficult, really. But in the end, it's an opinion; people could have applauded or remained neutral."
Despite the controversy, the rapper says he's satisfied: "I'm happy with how it went: I didn't win, rap won yesterday. And I'm happy about that."
Among the performances that impressed him most were those of Angelina Mango and Annalisa: “ Angelina moved me so much, even my mother loved it – and my mother should be on my side regardless – he says laughing.”
Danila Satragno, vocal coach of Geolier
Danila Satragno, Geolier 's vocal coach , sides with her protégé: “I'm very happy for Geolier's first place, and for this journey we've taken together, during which he has proven to be very determined, disciplined, and has demonstrated great vocal growth.”
The vocal coach has no doubts about Geolier's talent: "He's developing an incredible baritone voice, and I'm very proud of it." She adds: "I was struck by GEOLIER's authenticity, his naturalness despite having a beautiful baritone voice, which can express itself both as a pop singer and as a rapper."
Geolier's victory sparked a debate about the role of rap in the festival. The Neapolitan rapper has shown talent and a versatile voice, and his victory is a sign of how rap is becoming increasingly popular in Italy.
