INDIE DOPE: UNDER17 – Gianna (Stream & Purchase)

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UNDER17 by GIANNA

Produced by: Winston Riley/Arvid Matthews(Stalag riddim)

Video: Sanjae Hudson

Mastered by: Old Capital Records

Published by: Porta Productions

Inspired by: Echo Minott (under 17/over16)

Gianna is a versatile Artiste who can deliver many different styles — From Reggae, RnB, Pop, EDM and any other Genre which makes her standout. Although never one to be placed in a box, she would prefer the term,”WORLD MUSICIAN”, those that know her best could confirm.

At a young age she started out writing poems, which transformed into Songwriting. Her inspiration really comes from her Mom, who wanted to be a singer back in her time.
Gianna is an Aquarian, born, February 13, who admits to having different moods when it comes to making music. She has the capacity to provide music in different styles and formats, for different tastes.
“My motivation comes from pain, people and nature”, admits Gianna. “I am Spiritual. I often meditate, reason with the Most High… It helps alot”.
Born in Mandeville, Jamaica to parents Errol and Veronica Clarke, Gianna spent her early years singing at family gatherings, where various family members played instruments.

Her passion started to grow especially when one of her older brothers went professional and became a Musician, using her as his muse whenever he rehearsed. She belted out songs such as ‘First real love’ by Dorette Wisdom, and the 54-46 remix of ‘Never get to heaven’.

After high school Gianna went on to work as an Entertainment Co-ordinator at Sandals Dunns River Resort and Spa, where she did microphone training, dance choreography and stage presentations. After a year, and needing a change, she relocated to Kingston where she would juggle a 9-5 job and music classes.

She later met Claude Walker of Kingston 3 Entertainment, and in 2012 became part of the band Exodus Revolution, later performing and providing backup vocals for Silvertone, Josh and others at the Dennis Brown tribute in 2013.
Gianna met Producer/Songwriter, Rory Miller aka ‘Richie Porta’ in late 2012, and decided to expand her career.

Her first colab ‘How Many’ (Do me that), with dancehall artiste ‘Daminance, produced by JonFx, was his first promise to promote.
The song created a buzz which led her to record ‘Get No Love’ produced by PG Records, her first single which created even more buzz on Social Media, which lead Disc Jockeys, Radios, Promoters and Soundmen to gain interest in her. which improved her status to continue giving her fans what they need.

As time went by, she would appear on Local Shows, Interviews where her fans gained. Her most successful single on the Real Rock riddim called, “ROCK N COME IN”, can easily be heard Worldwide, a crowd favourite to this day. Gianna has drawn to the likes of many Producers who she worked with and continues to make relatable music.