Gianmaria (singer)

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Gianmaria (2023)
Background information
Birth nameGianmaria Volpato
Born (2002-08-25) 25 August 2002 (age 21)
Vicenza, Veneto, Italy
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2020–present
Labels

Gianmaria Volpato (born 25 August 2002) known professionally as Gianmaria (stylized as gIANMARIA) is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.

Contents

Biography

Volpato was born in Vicenza. He showed an immediate interest in music at the age of 13. [1] During his early musical studies, he alternated his studies by working at a local pizzeria. [2]

In 2021, he took part in the fifteenth edition of the Italian talent show X Factor , under the guidance of mentor Emma Marrone, finishing in second place behind Baltimora. [3] [4] In conjunction with the talent show, he presented his debut single "I suicidi", previously performed during the auditions, written by himself in collaboration with Nicolas "Bais" Biasin. [3]

After the talent show, Gianmaria obtained a recording contract with the label Epic Records, with whom released the singles "Tutto o niente 2" and "Mamma scusa". [5] These tracks anticipated the release of the debut EP entitled "Fallirò", which was released on 14 January 2022. [6] [7] The EP debuts at position 25 on the Classifica FIMI Artisti, and is being promoted through the Fallirò Tour 2022. [8]

In November 2022, Gianmaria was one of 12 acts selected to compete in Sanremo Giovani, a televised competition aimed at selecting six newcomers as contestants of the 73rd Sanremo Music Festival. [9] Gianmaria placed first during the show, with his entry "La città che odi", by rightfully accessing the festival in the Campioni category. [10] "Mostro" was later announced as his entry for the Sanremo Music Festival 2023.

Discography

Studio albums

List of EPs with details and chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[11]
Mostro
  • Released: 3 February 2023
  • Label: Epic, Sony Music
20
[12]

Extended plays

List of EPs with details and chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
ITA
[11]
Fallirò25

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ITA
[13]
"I suicidi"202174Fallirò
"Tutto o niente 2"Non-album singles
"Mamma scusa"
"Ascolta"
"Senza saliva"Fallirò
"Fallirò"2022
"Non dovevo farlo"
"I bambini"Non-album single
"La città che odi"Mostro
"Mostro"202316
"Io ti conosco"
(with Madame)
75
[15]
Non-album single
List of singles, with chart positions, album name and certifications
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
ITA
[13]
"Amore Spray"
(Close Listen featuring Side Baby and Gianmaria)
2022Amore Spray
"Disco Dance"
(Francesca Michielin featuring Gianmaria)
2023 Cani sciolti

Television

Tournées

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