Sayf (rapper)

Born in Genoa to an Italian father, Gaetano, and a Tunisian mother, Samia Ghariani (who separated when he was 9), Viacava spent his childhood moving between his birth city, Rapallo and Santa Margherita Ligure. He learned to play the trumpet while in middle school and developed a passion for rap around the age of 14. Sayf lives in Rapallo. He is a self-described "believer in his own way", practicing some cultural aspects of Islam. == Career ==

At the end of 2017, along with fellow Genoese artist Zero Vicious (former producer of Tedua and Vaz Tè) and others, Viacava formed the collective Luvre Muzik. In 2019, collaborating with members of Shank and Luvre Muzik, he released the self-published 25-track mixtape In 2020, he released Everyday Struggle, Sayf gained nationwide fame in 2025, upon signing with ADA/Warner and releasing the EP and the singles "Pachamama" (with Rhove) and "Chanelina Soubrette" (with Disme and Ele A). His single "" (feat. Néza) peaked at number 53 on the Italian charts. Sayf co-wrote Genoese rapper Bresh's song "Erica", from his June 2025 album . The same month, his single ""co-written and performed with Marco Mengoni and Rkomicame out, He competed with the song "", which finished second overall in the final of 28 February 2026. During the Sanremo week, he announced the tour, scheduled for July and October 2026 in several cities of Italy; the tour is expected to be anticipated by the release of the eponymous debut album. == Artistry and influences ==

Sayf's style has been described by publications like Rolling Stone and Billboard as fresher, freer and lighter compared to the dominant rap schemes both in his country and abroad. In addition to his double Tunisian–Genoese heritage, he has been influenced by samba, cumbia, trap and Italian melodic style; == Discography ==

Studio albums Extended plays Mixtapes Singles As a featured artist == References ==