Azerbaijan: Mamagama's song for Eurovision 2025 released – Listen to "Run With U"

The band Mamagama was internally selected by Azerbaijani broadcaster ITV to compete at Eurovision 2025.

Today Mamagama released the song they will perform on the Eurovision stage in Basel this May: "Run With U".

"Run With U" was written by Safael Mishi, Roman Zee and KHVS.

Mamagama

Mamagama is a band formed in 2021 made up of Asaf on vocals, Huss on guitar, and Arif on drums.

Mamagama is one of the most energetic and original bands on Azerbaijan's music scene. The band has wowed audiences at music festivals and contests, including an award-winning performance at Albania's Kënga Magjike Music Festival in 2022 for their song "Dreamer."

The band name "Mamagama" is formed by:

• Mama – the ultimate creator, the source of life, the force that nurtures the world when necessary.
• Gama – the full spectrum of sound, the highest frequencies, the musical scales that stretch across time and space.

Asaf from Mamagama says:

– It’s an honor for me to be representing Azerbaijan on such a big stage with our culture. I deeply love the land where I was born, and this is a chance to share its beauty and spirit with all of Europe.

– Our song (...) is a true representation of our country’s essence. We are incredibly excited and believe that our entry will leave a lasting impact.

Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest

Azerbaijan has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 16 times since its debut in 2008. They have had great success in Eurovision, with five top-5 results out of 16. They won the competition in 2011 (Ell/Nikki - "Running Scared").

Their worst results were in 2023 and 2024, when Azerbaijan finished 14th in their Semi-finals. They have qualified for the Grand Final 13 out of 16 times.