Sangiovanni Reflects on Hiatus: “I Lost My Interiority”
Singer Sangiovanni, known for his time on “Amici di Maria De Filippi,” has opened up about a challenging period that led him to step away from music for a time. He shared the reasons behind his decision, offering insights into the pressures of fame and the importance of mental well-being.
The Difficult Decision to Step Away
After participating in the Sanremo Festival 2024, where he didn’t place well, Sangiovanni decided to take a break from the music scene. The artist, who rose to fame on “Friends of Maria De Filippi,” revealed the need to prioritize his mental health as the primary reason for his absence.
Speaking on Alessandro Cattelan’s podcast, Sangiovanni discussed the intense fatigue he experienced. He felt he lacked the energy to continue performing with the same enthusiasm. The demands of a career that started when he was just 17 proved difficult to manage.
“I stopped because I was in a condition of too little energy to carry on this job and do it with a smile. It was a physical and mental tiredness. I did friends at 17 and it was difficult to manage the career and life of a seventeen year old who grows.”
—Sangiovanni
Angelina Mango, winner of Sanremo 2024, also chose to take a break, seeking self-reflection. This highlights a growing trend of artists prioritizing their mental health in the face of industry pressures. Around 30% of musicians grapple with mental health challenges (Grammy.com).
Rediscovering Passion and Purpose
Sangiovanni admitted he had lost touch with his inner self. The drive to succeed often led him to overlook the fundamental reasons he loved music in the first place.
“This was my choice because I liked to work a lot, I wanted to do a lot of things. I lost my interiority and normal things of life a little sight. I arrived at a time when I was weaker, for many things that happened, and I had no strength to be able to go on the same.”
—Sangiovanni
A Return to Music and a New Perspective
Sangiovanni shared that he is now in a better place, ready to return to making music. He has found a renewed desire to enjoy life and create music without the weight of external pressures.
During the podcast, Sangiovanni spoke of observing how others lived, prioritizing the ability to enjoy life outside of work. He decided that his focus must be on his own happiness and pursuing his passion. He is now returning to the stage, having performed his latest single, “Xenon lights” on “Amici 24.”
The artist now seeks to create music on his own terms, prioritizing joy over everything else.
