Ghali, stage name of Ghali Amdouni (Milan, 21 May 1993), previously known as Fobia or Ghali Foh, is an Italian rapper of Tunisian origin. Born in Milan to Tunisian parents, he has always lived in the Lombard capital, spending a good part of his childhood in Baggio, a neighborhood on the outskirts of Milan.
He began to approach rap with the name Fobia, which later became Ghali Foh. In 2011 he founded the Troupe D'Elite, a group which also included the rapper Er Nyah (now known as Ernia), the singer Maite and the producer Fonzie. In the same year he received a call from the rapper Gué Pequeno, who signed him to his label Tanta Roba. Over time, he also made himself known thanks to Fedez, accompanying him on his tour. The following year he released the EP of the same name with the group: critics defined it as one of the lowest points of Italian rap, the group was considered borderline insane. In July 2013 he published Leader Mixtape, collaborating with artists such as Sfera Ebbasta, Maruego and others. A year later, Troupe D'Elite terminated the contract with Tanta Roba and released the album Il mio giorno giorno as independent artists, as a free download on the Honiro platform.
Since 2015 he has continued as a soloist and changed his name, simply becoming Ghali.
On 14 October 2016, through Sto Records, he released the single Ninna nanna on Spotify which set new streaming records, obtaining the highest number of plays on the first day and reaching first position in the Top Singles only thanks to streaming listening, given that the artist decides not to put the single on sale in digital music stores. The single is certified double platinum by FIMI.
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