Gaia Gozzi (born 29 September 1997), known professionally by the mononym Gaia, is an Italian singer-songwriter.
She became famous for winning the nineteenth edition of the talent show Amici di Maria De Filippi in 2020, and for being the runner-up at the tenth edition of the Italian version of X Factor in 2016.
Biography and career 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.
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. She released her EP New Dawns, containing the title track, certified gold by FIMI for selling over 25,000 copies. During 2017 she opened the concerts of Giorgia's Oronero Tour and released the single "Fotogramas".
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 20 March 2020, by Sony Music. The album debuted at number 15 in the FIMI chart, peaking the fifth position following the talent show singer's victory. On April 22, she announced the reissue of the album in physical format, entitled Nuova Genesi. The promotional singles were "Chega", which peaked at number 11 in the Italian Singles charts, and "Coco Chanel".
She competed at the Sanremo Music Festival 2021 with the song "Cuore amaro", which was placed 19th in the grand final and was lately certified gold in Italy. On 14 May 2021 was published the collaboration in Portuguese "Boca" with Sean Paul, later certified golden disc by FIMI. On 1 October 2021 released "Nuvole di zanzare", a single that anticipates the second studio album Alma, out on 29 October. The album, which featured Francesca Michielin, Gemitaiz, Kid Yugi, Artie 5ive, Sal Da Vinci, Tedua, peaked at number 18 on Italian Albums Chart. In November 2021, Gaia was among the artists featured at Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City, performing alongside Tame Impala, Disclosure and The Kooks.
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. In 2022, she released "Salina", her third single from Alma, and collaborated with Carl Brave on Sick Luke's song "Mosaici". She also collaborated with Ernia and Guè on "Bastava la metà".
In 2023 Gaia published two solo singles "Estasi" and "Tokyo", which peaked at number one on Italian Airplay Chart. In the summer of 2024 she collaborated with Tony Effe on "Sesso e samba", which peaked at number one on the Italian Singles Chart. In December 2024, Gaia was announced as one of the participants in the Sanremo Music Festival 2025. She placed 26th with the song "Chiamo io chiami tu". Her album Rosa dei venti was published on 21 March 2025.
Discography
Genesi (2020) Alma (2021) Rosa dei venti (2025)
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2016X FactorContestantTalent show (season 10) – Runner up2017Summer FestivalPerformerMusic festival, performing "Fotogramas"2019–2020Amici di Maria De FilippiContestantTalent show (season 19) – Winner2021Sanremo Music Festival 2021ContestantAnnual music festival, competing with "Cuore amaro"2022Un'ora sola vi vorreiGuestVariety showSanremo Music Festival 2022Guest performerAnnual music festival2024Sanremo Music Festival 2024Guest performerPerforming "Lady Marmalade" with BigMama, Sissi and La Niña in the duets nightAmici verso il seraleCo-hostPre-final stage special of Amici di Maria De Filippi season 232025Sanremo Music Festival 2025ContestantAnnual music festival; competing with "Chiamo io chiami tu"2026Sanremo Music Festival 2026Guest performer Performing "Chiamo io chiami tu" on the Suzuki Stage (night one); duetting with Levante in "I maschi" (cover night)
Filmography YearTitleRoleNotes2023WishAshaItalian voice
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategory Nominated workResultAmici di Maria De Filippi2020Singing Category AwardHerselfTIM Award"Coco Chanel"Billboard Italia Women in Music2024Hitmaker of the YearHerselfFIMI Award2024Charts Achievement "Sesso e samba" (with Tony Effe)Forbes Italia2021Impact Award (Under-30 Artist with Most Impact in Music)HerselfTIM Music Awards2024Multiplatinum Single"Sesso e samba" (with Tony Effe)Videoclip Italia Awards2025Best Styling"Dea saffica"
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