Gigi Perez
Born (2000-02-04) February 4, 2000 (age 24)
New Jersey, U.S.[1][2]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2018–present
Labels
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Member ofWendy Lane[4]
Websitegigiperezmusic.com

Gianna Perez (born February 4, 2000), known professionally as Gigi Perez, or simply gigi[5][6], is an American singer-songwriter.[1] She has received praise for her confessional songwriting.[7][8][9][10]

History

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Perez was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida.[1] In 2018, while in high school, she began releasing music with band Wendy Lane.[6] After attending Berklee College of Music,[11] she attracted attention with the 2021 release of her debut solo single “Sometimes (Backwood)".[12] Her debut EP How To Catch a Falling Knife was released in 2023, via Mogul Vision and Interscope Records.[12][13]

Discography

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Extended plays

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Title EP details
How to Catch a Falling Knife

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
NZ
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"Sometimes (Backwood)" 2021 Non-album single
"The Man" 2022 How to Catch a Falling Knife
"When She Smiles"
"Glue"
"Figurines"
"Sally" 2023
"Sailor Song" 2024 37 Non-album single

Music videos

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Year Title Director
2022 "The Man" Amber Padgett & Open The Portal
2022 "When She Smiles" Svenja Krautwurst
2023 "Sally" Leaf Lieber
"Kill for You"

References

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  1. ^ a b c Daly, Rhian (April 28, 2023). "Brooklyn's Gigi Perez shares new EP 'How To Catch A Falling Knife'". NME. Archived from the original on May 29, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Exploring vulnerability and catharsis with Gigi Perez". The Rodeo Magazine. July 5, 2023. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Schube, Will (March 12, 2023). "Rising Pop Songwriter gigi Returns With 'Sally'". uDiscover Music. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Gigi Perez". Something in the Water. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Gomez, Adrian (September 28, 2022). "Songwriter gigi finds a place for comfort with music, being on stage". Albuquerque Journal. Archived from the original on March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  6. ^ a b Huffer, Carson (August 31, 2022). "gigi on Her Latest Release "When She Smiles" and Her Life as an Accidental Mysterious Internet Girl". Unpublished Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Swantek, Tessa. "GIGI PEREZ". PORTRAY-TS Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Vigil, Dom (April 28, 2023). "Gigi Perez Releases Debut EP, "How To Catch A Falling Knife"". Prelude Press. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Mae, Keaton (June 4, 2023). "Gigi Perez Can Teach You How To Catch A Falling Knife". The Honey Pop. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Balding, Taylor (June 19, 2023). "Gigi Perez Reveals "How to Catch a Falling Knife"". Musaholic Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  11. ^ Cordischi, Amelia (15 June 2023). "Gigi Perez Pours Pain and Grief Into Her Debut EP 'How To Catch A Falling Knife'". ECHO Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  12. ^ a b Janes, Steve (June 6, 2022). "gigi returns with single "The Man"". WithGuitars Magazine. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Ward, Steven (May 8, 2023). "Artists You Should Know: Gigi Perez Prepares For Calamity And Its Aftermath On Debut EP "How To Catch A Falling Knife"". Grimy Goods. Archived from the original on May 9, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  14. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.