Gio (singer)

Gio Bermejo (born Sergio Bermejo Romero; April 6, 1990) is a Spanish singer, songwriter, producer, and actor. Known for his emotionally charged lyrics and genre-blending style, Bermejo's music incorporates elements of alternative pop, soul, jazz, and contemporary R&B. He rose to public attention through talent shows on Spanish television before launching his solo career in 2020 with the single Die Like a Rockstar.

Gio Bermejo
Born	Sergio Bermejo Romero (1990-04-06) April 6, 1990 Madrid, Spain
Origin	Madrid, Spain
Genres	Pop, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Alternative
Occupations	Singer, songwriter, producer, actor
Years active	2008–present
Label	Independent
Website	Instagram

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Early life

Bermejo was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1990. He began singing in gospel choirs during his youth and studied acting and contemporary vocal techniques. His early exposure to soul and gospel music heavily influenced his musical direction.

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Career

2008–2019: Television and early projects

Gio Bermejo first appeared publicly as a member of the group D-ViNe, finalists in Spain’s 2008 national Eurovision selection show, Salvemos Eurovisión. He later competed in additional Spanish talent shows, including Destino Eurovisión (2011), El Número Uno (2013), and La Voz (2017), gaining recognition for his vocal talent.

During this period, he also worked as a theater actor and television performer.

2020–present: Solo career

In April 2020, Bermejo made his solo debut with the single Die Like a Rockstar, a song praised for its introspective lyrics and fusion of pop, soul, and jazz influences. That same year, he released Esperando el Amor, a gospel-influenced soul ballad, followed in 2021 by MEMO, a deeply personal song exploring depression and emotional void.

In 2022, he released his first studio album, NOTES 2 MYSELF, a conceptual project blending soul, hip-hop percussion, and poetic lyricism. The album includes tracks such as Lógica Suicida and NOTE 117.

In April 2025, Bermejo released his most commercially successful single, JOKER, which peaked at number 13 on the iTunes Spain chart.

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Musical style

Bermejo's music is rooted in alternative pop, enriched by soul, jazz, and R&B elements. His lyrics are often introspective and explore themes such as identity, emotional struggle, self-worth, and love. His style has drawn comparisons to artists like Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith, and James Blake, while maintaining a distinct aesthetic influenced by gospel and theatrical performance.

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Influences

He has cited influences including Amy Winehouse, Adele, Lauryn Hill, Stevie Wonder, and Queen. Gospel choirs and classic soul are also central to his musical identity.

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Discography

Studio albums

• NOTES 2 MYSELF (2022)

Singles

Year	Title	Album	Notes
2020	Die Like a Rockstar	Non-album single	Critically acclaimed debut single with soul-pop elements.
2020	Esperando el Amor	Non-album single	Soul ballad with gospel harmonies.
2021	MEMO	Non-album single	Personal reflection on mental health and emptiness.
2021	MEMO (Julian Poker Remix)	Non-album single	Electronic reinterpretation of the original track.
2022	Lógica Suicida	NOTES 2 MYSELF	Dark, existential pop track.
2022	NOTE 117	NOTES 2 MYSELF	Nostalgic ballad inspired by 1950s soul.
2022	#BLOWURMIND	NOTES 2 MYSELF	Experimental track blending electronic textures.
2025	JOKER	Non-album single	Peaked at #13 on iTunes Spain; his most successful single to date.

Music videos

• Die Like a Rockstar (2020)
• Esperando el Amor (2020)
• MEMO (2021)
• #BLOWURMIND (2022)
• JOKER (2025)

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Awards and recognition

• JOKER reached number 2 on iTunes Spain in April 2025.
• Widely regarded as one of Spain's most unique and emerging voices in alternative pop and soul.

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See also

• Soul music
• Pop music
• Alternative pop
• The Voice Spain

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External links

• Official Instagram
• Official YouTube Channel
• Gio Bermejo on Apple Music

Discography

Albums

Year	Album	Peak	Sales	Certification
		SPA
2011	Mentiras, Sexo y Gafas de Sol	-	-	-
2021	TBA	-		-

Other charted songs

Year	Title	MTV LAT	Album
2012	Camera	No. 1	Mentiras, Sexo y Gafas de Sol

Music videos

Year	Song
2010	Drama
2011	Sunglasses
2011	Mojito
2012	Elixir
2020	Die Like a Rockstar
2020	Esperando el Amor
2021	MEMO

Filmography

Television

Year	Show	Character	Type
2008	Objetivo Eurovision	Himself	Talent show
2011	Destino Eurovision	Himself	Talent show
2013	El número uno	Himself	Talent show
2017	La Voz	Himself	Talent show

External links

• [https://www.instagram.com/giobermejo

|Instagram]

• [https://www.youtube.com/user/GiODTV

|Official YouTube Channel]

• Gio at IMDb