Gaia (singer)

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Gaia Gozzi
Gaia during an interview for Radio Bruno in 2022.png
Gaia in 2022
Background information
Born (1997-09-29) 29 September 1997 (age 27)
Guastalla, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
Years active2016–present
Labels Sony Music

Gaia Gozzi, popularly known as Gaia (born 29 September 1997), is an Italian singer, songwriter, and dancer. [1]

Contents

She became famous for winning the nineteenth edition of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2020, [2] and for being the runner-up at the tenth edition of the Italian version of X Factor in 2016. [3] [4]

Biography and career

Gaia in 2021 Gaia concerto 2021 (cropped).jpg
Gaia in 2021

Gaia was born in Guastalla (Reggio Emilia), from a Brazilian mother and an Italian father; she currently lives in Viadana (Mantua). In her songs she mixes Italian and Brazilian Portuguese. [5]

In 2016 she participated as a contestant in the tenth edition of the TV format X Factor , becoming part of Fedez's team, finishing in second place. [6] She released her EP New Dawns, containing the same-titled single, certified gold by FIMI for selling over 25,000 copies. [7] [8] During 2017 she opened the concerts of Giorgia's Oronero Tour and released the single "Fotogramas". [9] [10]

In 2019 she was cast in the nineteenth edition of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi . The singer wrote and composed several songs during the program, included in the album Genesi, released on March 20, 2020, by Sony Music. [11] [12] The album debuted at number 15 in the FIMI chart, peaking the fifth position following the talent show singer's victory. [13] On April 22, she announced the reissue of the album in physical format, entitled Nuova Genesi. [14] The promotional singles were "Chega", which peaked at number 11 in the Italian Singles charts, and "Coco Chanel". [15]

She competed at the Sanremo Music Festival 2021 with the song "Cuore amaro", [16] which was placed 19th in the grand final and was lately certified gold in Italy. [17] On 14 May 2021 was published the collaboration in Portuguese "Boca" with Sean Paul, later certified golden disc by FIMI. [18] On 1 October 2021 released "Nuvole di zanzare", a single that anticipates the second studio album Alma, out on 29 October. [19] The album, which featured Francesca Michielin, Gemitaiz, Tedua, peaked at number 18 on Italian Albums Chart. [20] In November 2021, Gaia was among the artists featured at Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City, performing alongside Tame Impala, Disclosure and The Kooks. [21]

In 2021 Gaia collaborated with emerging singer Madame on "Luna" and with Italian rapper Rkomi on "Mare che non sei", respectively peaking at 35 and 30 on the Italian Singles Chart, earning the golden certification by FIMI. [22] [23] In 2022, she released "Salina", her third single from Alma, [24] and collaborated with Carl Brave on Sick Luke's song "Mosaici". [25] She also collaborated with Ernia and Guè on "Bastava la metà".

In 2023 Gaia published two solo singles "Estasi" and "Tokio", which peaked at number one on Italian Airplay Chart. [26] [27] In the summer of 2024 she collaborated with Tony Effe on "Sesso e samba", which peaked at number one on the Italian Singles Chart. [28] In December 2024, Gaia was announced as one of the participants in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025. [29]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions Certifications
ITA
[30] 		SWI
[31]
Genesi 368
  • FIMI: Gold
Alma
  • Released: 29 October 2021
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
18—

Extended plays

List of EPs
TitleEP details
New Dawns
  • Released: 16 December 2016
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ITA
[30] 		SWI
[31]
"New Dawns"20167—New Dawns
"Fotogramas"2017——
"Chega"202011—
  • FIMI: 2× Platinum [32]
Genesi
"Coco Chanel"36—
"Nuove strade"
(with Ernia, Rkomi, Madame, Samurai Jay)
51—Non-album single
"Cuore amaro"202117—Alma
"Boca"
(with Sean Paul)
69—
"Nuvole di zanzare"——
"What Christmas Means to Me"6—Alma - Christmas Edition
"Salina"2022——Alma
"Estasi"2023——TBA
"Tokyo"——
"Dea saffica"2024——
"Sesso e samba" (with Tony Effe)156
  • FIMI: 3× Platinum [32]

Other appearances

List of non-singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
SingleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
ITA
[33]
"Non siamo niente"
(Lowlow feat. Gaia)		2020—Dogma 93
"Luna"
(Madame feat.Gaia)		202135
  • FIMI: Gold
 Madame
"Mare che non sei"
(Rkomi feat. Gaia)		30
  • FIMI: Gold
 Taxi Driver
"Mosaici"
(Sick Luke feat. Carl Brave & Gaia)		202224X2
"Così non va"
(The Night Skinny feat. Elisa, Gaia, Madame e Rkomi)		60Botox
"Bastava la metà"
(Ernia feat. Gué Pequeno & Gaia)		21Io non ho paura

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 X Factor ContestantTalent show (season 10) – Runner up
2017Summer FestivalPerformerMusic festival, performing "Fotogramas"
2019–2020 Amici di Maria De Filippi ContestantTalent show (season 19) – Winner
2021 Sanremo Music Festival 2021 ContestantAnnual music festival, performing "Cuore amaro"
2022Un'ora sola vi vorreiGuestVariety show
Sanremo Music Festival 2022 Guest performerAnnual music festival
2024 Sanremo Music Festival 2024 Guest performerPerforming "Lady Marmalade" with BigMama, Sissi and La Nina in the duets night
2025 Sanremo Music Festival 2025 ContestantUpcoming festival

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Wish Asha Italian voice

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