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“I’ve become more self-aware of how my Brazilian roots naturally blend into my taste for trance and techno. Those genres are always my main reference when I produce, but the “Latin spice” just appears on its own, not in an obvious way, but in subtle details that make the track feel warmer and more playful.”
In Berlin, trends change at the speed of light and micro-genres multiply every season. In this vortex, GI.O has cho- sen not to be trapped: individuality for her is not isolation, but the freedom of staying true to herself.
“Since moving to Europe I’ve seen trends come and go so quickly, including shifts in my own taste. The moment I stopped worrying about fitting in, I felt more connected to my music. I love trends be- cause they show how many possibilities exist, but I use them more as inspiration than as rules. What matters to me is staying true to myself. Eventually,
people recognize precisely because you don’t fit in.”
With Se Solta and Missed Calls, GI.O revealed two distant yet complemen- tary sides: on one hand, Brazilian heat, on the other a more European intensity. Her upcoming releases are not ai- med at defining a rigid label, but at nurturing an identity that thrives on surprise.
“I love exploring different sides of myself in the studio. I don’t want to feel boxed into one genre: every release can be a surprise. But the more I produce, the more my identity builds naturally. At the end of the day, my goal is simple: to create music that feels danceable, fun, sexy, and bold. You’ll see a lot more of that in my upcoming releases, new labels, new supports, and new hot tunes.”
Every artist dreams of leaving a re- cognizable fingerprint, that detail that makes the crowd say, “this must be her,” and GI.O seems to know precisely what hers is.
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“I think my fingerprint is already present and growing with every set and release. People can feel that it’s a Latina behind the decks, whether through percussion, rhythms, or
just the energy on the
dancefloor. For me, it’s about creating moments where people shake their bodies, feel happy, celebrate with friends, and embrace a sense of self-lo- ve.”
From Brazilian roots to Berlin, from Latin American festivals to European showcases, GI.O brings with her crowds that respond in unique ways: the emotional warmth of South America and the contagious freedom of European dancefloors become com- plementary energies she transforms behind the decks.
“Every crowd shows love in its own way, and that reflects their culture. In Germany, for example, people dance without holding back, and it’s conta- gious. In Latin America, the warmth and emotion you feel from the audience is irreplaceable. Every country and crowd shows its support in unique ways. Both energies inspire me differently, and I bring those experiences with me behind the decks.”
For GI.O, ADE is not just another date on the calendar, but a symbolic mo- ment: a stage that marks milestones, recognition, and new perspectives.
“This is my second time at ADE. Last year I played at Into The Woods, which was already one of my highlights of 2024. Being invited again this year fe- els even more special. Representing Brazil on an international stage like this means everything to me. Every artist knows how tough the industry can be, so moments like these feel emotional and deeply rewarding.”
When it comes to her creative process, GI.O almost always starts with kick, bass, and percussion, enriched with Latin accents. From there, the track shapes itself around her mood: darker or more playful.
“Producing is always a surprise. I usually start with a base, kick, bass, and percussion, and build from there. My tracks almost always have a rhythmic element that nods to Latin culture: maybe an off-beat funk bass, a percus- sive groove, or even a Brazilian beatbox. Sometimes it’s obvious, sometimes it’s subtle, but it’s always there. From that foundation, the direction depends on my mood, whether I want the track to be more serious and mysterious, or more energetic and playful.”
Being both DJ and producer for GI.O means merging two different energies: the immediacy of the stage and the intimacy of the studio. Two perspec- tives that do not clash, but complete each other, turning creative honesty into impact on the dancefloor.
“Since I started producing, I’ve grown a lot as a DJ. Having both perspectives is powerful: on stage, you feel what works instantly, while in the studio, it’s a deeper, more personal process. When I produce, I don’t think about the crowd; I do it for myself. But somehow, that honesty translates, and you can feel it later on the dancefloor.”
In the end, GI.O’s strength lies precise- ly here: turning paradox into harmony. Her roots are not anchors that hold her back, but currents that push her forward. Each set, each track, beco- mes a collective ritual where cultures do not clash but intertwine, creating a language that belongs to everyone and to no one.
There is something deeply spiritual in this tension: music not as a label or definition, but as a state of passage, of constant rebirth. It is in this fluid space, between trance and techno, be- tween Berlin and Brazil, between stage and studio, that GI.O reveals her essen- ce: a sound that does not seek stable roots, but finds its truth in eternal mo- vement.
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