“It was a process until I figured out how to create my musical identity, but I believe now more than ever, I’m starting to shape it in a way that blends my roots and inspirations. What inspires me the most is how an artist can develop their musical language and translate it to the world. That’s what drives me, to be able to translate myself artistically.”
Her artistry also intersects with her identity as a Latina woman, a dual lens through which she experiences both marginalization and power.
“Being a female artist in the industry already challenges you a lot. In my personal experience, I had to prove myself twice as much, once for being a woman and once for being Latina. I don’t have my culture in Berlin, nor my community; I had to build it from scratch. It’s hard to find support because everyone is fighting for their interests. But I found wonderful people in this journey who helped me start building my community.”
“I feel that being a female artist already says a lot. But it also feels super powerful to be able to say you’re accomplishing the same or more being a woman, and showing other women that IT IS POSSIBLE. Being Latina adds another layer. We usually don’t have the same opportunities and access in this techno world, so being able to play in events like Baum Festival, Amnesia Ibiza, Intercell, Teletech, it’s an honor.”
Her
sets are jubilant, but there’s a deeper emotional current flowing beneath the euphoria.
“I’m a very emotional person, and you can see it through my sets. Sometimes it’s even a struggle to separate emotions from my work. I always connected with music emotionally. That’s why I try every time more to bring JOY and HAPPINESS in my sets, because even when I’m having a bad day, I know music can make it better, and that’s what I want to bring to people.”
As trance reclaims its space in club culture, GI.O sees herself as a catalyst in the movement, with a difference.
“Trance was always part of my music, even when I played other genres. This new wave showed me a happy and bouncy trance, and I fell in love with it. But it’s important to bring something different. So many artists are into this new style of trance, I feel it’s essential to create your own identity and not standardize the ‘hits’.”
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And identity, for GI.O, always leads back home.
“As a Brazilian, I feel we are the ones that most know how to express our culture. A while ago, if I played a track with funk, people wouldn’t engage. Now they go crazy. But we must remember this is our culture, samba, baile funk, and it’s honorable to share it. That’s why we Brazilians need to spread it with pride.”
GI.O is a truly captivating artist, not just for her sound, but for the intention and spirit behind it. With her creation of “eletrosamba,” she brings something entirely
her own to the global
electronic scene — a vibrant, rhythmically rich hybrid that speaks both to her Brazilian roots and her futuristic vision. It’s clear that this isn’t just a clever genre fusion, but a deeply personal language she’s building, a way to honor her culture while pushing the boundaries of trance music. In doing so, she offers listeners more than a beat — she gives them a story.
What’s especially compelling is the way GI.O carries herself within the scene. While many artists adapt to fit into the Berlin techno mold, she does the opposite: she questions, adapts selectively, and carves out a space that feels true to her. Her comments about the difference between technical skill and artistic essence reveal a thoughtful, almost philosophical approach to music-making. She’s not just trying to sound good — she wants her work to mean something, and that depth of purpose really sets her apart.
There’s also a striking honesty in how she talks about identity and belonging. GI.O doesn’t shy away from naming the challenges of being a Latin woman in European club culture — the constant need to prove herself, the subtle and overt exclusions. But instead of being bitter, she channels that struggle into something beautiful and resilient. Her music holds space for
joy,
resistance, sensuality, and pride — all at once. You can feel that emotional richness in every track.
Ultimately, GI.O feels like more than just an emerging talent — she’s a force of change. She’s opening up new possibilities not only for what trance music can sound like, but for who it can represent. There’s a sense that she’s playing a long game — one rooted in integrity, curiosity, and cultural grounding. Watching her
rise feels
exciting not just because of what she’s doing now, but because of everything she’s on the verge of creating next.
Text by: Sergio Niño
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