Samurai Jay signs a new Italian record of the digital age with Obsessionthe rapper's single released together with Vito Salamancais in the 13th consecutive week at the top of the rankings FIMI / NIQ.
The primacy also concerns Island Records that beats itself: it was in fact the label led by Federico Cirillo to hold the previous record with the duo Tony Effe–Gaia with Sex and Samba.
Obsession and the record in the digital age: 13 weeks at #1
With this goal Obsession it therefore becomes the longest-running Italian song at the top of the charts in the digital age: thirteen weeks in a row in first place, without ever giving up first position.
Samurai Jay And Vito Salamanca have held the summit against the new and important releases of the last few weeks, days which have seen the return of Last, Tedua And Nuclear Tactical Penguins. The resistance at number one is therefore not the result of a lucky week, but of a song that has continued to accumulate plays week after week since Sanremo without ever showing a decline.
Samurai Jaythe album Amateur debuts in third place
The record comes in the same week as Samurai Jay he published Amateurthe new album. The project debuted at number three on the Top 100 Albums FIMI and fourth on the Top 20 Physique.
In the meantime, the artist's new single is also out, Flamenco paranoia.
The summer tour of Samurai Jay
The recording success translates into an already substantial live calendar. Samurai Jay will be on Italian stages throughout the summer, with a tour that will include festivals and event dates in the main cities. The complete calendar with places, tickets and advance sales is available in the article dedicated to the tour.
The intersection between the record of staying in the charts and the release of an album places third place Samurai Jay in one of the most solid positions in Italy in 2026. For Island Recordsafter the summer of 2024 dominated by Tony Effe And Gaiais the confirmation of an ability to hit summer hits. And the new single has yet to be released Mahmood which, according to a rumor, could reach the top of the charts.
FAQ – Samurai Jay and the Obsession record
How many consecutive weeks was Samurai Jay's Obsession at number 1 on the FIMI charts?
Obsession Of Samurai Jay with Vito Salamanca It is in the thirteenth consecutive week at the top of the rankings FIMI / NIQsetting the Italian record for remaining at the top in the digital age.
What was the previous record of staying at number 1 in the FIMI rankings?
The previous record was held by Tony Effe And Gaia with Sex and Sambaalso published by Island Recordssub-label of Universal Music.
How many copies has Ossessione sold?
Obsession obtained platinum certification from FIMIreaching 100,000 equivalent copies across streaming, digital and physical sales.
What is Samurai Jay's new album?
The new album by Samurai Jay it's called Amateurcame out in the same week as the record-breaking Obsession and debuted at number three on the Top 100 Albums FIMI and fourth on the Top 20 Physique.
What are the Samurai Jay 2026 tour dates?
Samurai Jay will be on tour in the main Italian festivals and cities throughout summer 2026. The complete calendar with dates, locations, tickets and presales is available in the article dedicated to the tour.
