INTRODUCTION
editDespina Gkioulis (born May 13, 2008) known professionally as Desi G is a Vancouver based singer/songwriter. Desi released her first album "On My Own" in 2020 which consisted of 8 cover songs and 1 original. In 2021 Desi G turned to songwriting and wrote her first Album "Lucid Thoughts" which was released on October 15/2021; this album consist of 14 original songs written by her and Vanessa Van Slee. In a span of a few months Desi G's spotify had over 1 millions streams.
BIOGRAPHY
editDesi G went viral when a video of her performing attracted the attention of the internet on Facebook. On how social media affects her music, Desi says, “It lets me connect with a larger number of followers and connect at a level that is beyond a face to face. It’s cool because I also get to interact with other musicians and singers and collaborate which is also a lot of fun.”
Music has always been a part of Desi and is ingrained in her identity; she has had a passion for singing since she was able to string 3-4 words together. She started performing onstage when she was 6 years old at schools, local events, and festivals. She has been involved in school plays and was cast in several semi-professional plays through the Delta Youth Theater. Not stopping at just singing and acting, Desi also has tinkered with the violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, and clarinet.
Desi also raises her voice for issues such as social injustice and racial discrimination. According to her, “My music is a vehicle that allows every emotion to freely engage with the music and with those that listen and embrace my music. The biggest motivation behind my music is connection. That is connection with music, myself and with others.” She was also quick to give credit to her fans who encourage her to perform better.
As a way of giving back to the community, Desi partnered with local singers on a single to raise money to help provide lifesaving resources to front line workers in Canada. A portion of the proceeds from the single, ‘Canadian Girl Power – We Are The World," released on Dec 13/2020, was pledged to Canada Helps COVID-19 Healthcare & Hospital Fund.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
editWebsite: www.desigmusic.com
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC72CQo5N9sA3d4Waiuo8-CA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sQZ4uwAAT2au53Cd1ItLQ?si=c76_qaS1S86Vhma0u2CTsw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/desi-g/1411683895
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTG3cehWEv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desiteamdesi
Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8SD6Ef9/
Desi G | |
|---|---|
| Born | Despina Gkioulis May 13th, 2008 Canada |
| Nationality | Greek |
| Occupation | Singer/Songwriter/Actress |
REFERENCES
edit[1] INTERVIEW and RADIO PLAY: Interviewed by Gloria Macarenko who hosts radio station "On the Coast" at CBC. Desi G - 13 year old Singer and Songwriter. Desi song "On My Own" from her first album and Check Mate from Lucid Thoughts were played on the radio (October 19, 2021)
[2] NEWSPAPER ARTICLE and INTERVIEW: Dani Penaloza from the Delta Optimist talks about Ladner’s rising music star Desi G releasing new album soon (August 14/2021)
[3] ARTICLE BY WORLD COAST TV. Exclusive Interview with Desi G (May 5, 2021)
[4] BLOG POST BY LESLIE TRIPATHY: Desi G, the Beautiful Singing Sensation (January 28/2021).
[5] ARTICLE BY IMDB, January 2, 2021).
[6] ARTICLE and INTERVIEW with DREAM WOOD MEDIA, Young Singer, Desi G Releases a New Single (December 21, 2020)
[7] MAGAZINE ARTICLE FROM REDX MAGAZINE. Musical Artist Desi G Used the Power of the Internet to Debut Herself as the Singer She Dreams of Being (December 15, 2020).
[8] NEWSPAPER ARTICLE and INTERVIEW: Cameron Thomson from the Delta Optimist talks about Delta talent fundraises through music collaboration (December 7, 2021))
[9] ARTICLE and INTERVIEW with MEDIUM, How Desi G Music Star Has Grown to The Top Charts (October 5, 2020)
[10] ARTICLE and INTERVIEW with TEEN MUSIC INSIDER, Desi G Chats With TMI About Her Upcoming EP (September 26, 2020)
- ^ Macarenko, Gloria (October 19, 2021). "Desi G, 13 year old singer and songwriter". On The Coast. CBC Radio One. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
- ^ "Ladner's rising music star Desi G releasing new album soon". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Exclusive Interview with Desi G". www.wrde.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ ""Desi G" the Beautiful Singing Sensation". leslietripathyculturaltouchstone.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Despina Gkioulis". IMDb. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Filipovic, Marko (2020-12-31). "Young Singer, Desi G Releases a New Single". Dreamwood Media. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Rios, Luis Jorge (2020-12-15). "Musical Artist Desi G Used the Power of the Internet to Debut Herself as the Singer She Dreams of Being". REDx Magazine. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Delta talent fundraises through music collaboration". Delta Optimist. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ Luisjorgerios (2020-10-05). "How Desi G Music Star Has Grown to The Top Charts a Star is Born". Medium. Retrieved 2021-10-21.
- ^ "Desi G Chats With TMI About Her Upcoming EP". Retrieved 2021-10-21.