These lines underscore the song's underlying theme: the journey from a kid in the Milanese suburbs (Baggio) to a national superstar.

"Habibi" proved that music in Italy could be multicultural and still top the charts. It paved the way for a more diverse music scene, showing that you don't have to choose between your heritage and your home.

When "Habibi" dropped, it wasn't just a hit; it was a cultural shift. Produced by the visionary Charlie Charles , the track serves as the beating heart of Ghali’s debut album, Album . Why It Still Hits

"Mamma, guarda, sono un uomo ora, non più un bambino" (Mom, look, I’m a man now, no longer a child)