Diandra Interviews Gianluca: The Batman of Chile

Gianluca is on the RISE, and, like Rauw Alejandro, I know how to predict who is “next.” It is crazy to see new generations of Reggaetoneros/Trappers change its initial rhythms and messages, and even incorporate desires for more social unity, social anxiety, and romance. Reggaeton and Trap are not always genres of softness and courtship, but, when it goes that route, you get Don Omar level of hits. Hence, Gianluca is aiming to add a level of chill to this classic, global sonido, and, frankly, it works. In our interview, we discuss how he got inspired to get chill. 

Diandra: How do you feel the protests in Chile, of the recent year, influenced its music scene? 

Gianluca: Reggaeton’s scene, in Chile, has really been getting stronger and more assured in the past four years. There is potent scene filled with a variety of artists and sounds willing to experiment. I think, as youth, we are very much aware of movements: both social justice and sonic styles. When the protests happened here, in Chile, it just amplified the importance of having a solid, political stance as an artist, which I have always had. For us, it is about making your politics known through your art. 

Diandra: So with that in mind have you found even more inspiration with the current state of the world? 

Gianluca: The quarantine has me half and half to be honest. I have just been working on old, unreleased songs. When it comes to getting inspired to make a new one, I have struggled. It is like it doesn’t enter my brain. It is hard to be productive when you are locked up. Everything become monotonous, and it hard to feel like everything doesn’t have some level of cloudiness over it. I feel like I’ve become boring in this quarantine. (he laughs) It is like I have been taken a vow of abstinence from fun. 
Gianluca – CHAINZ ft. Jaegen (video oficial)

Diandra: Well, it must be hard when your songs about fun, parties, love, and human connection. 

Gianluca: Yeah! In my music, emotions are the most important thing; before the song even has a theme, it has a feeling. My songs come from my heart, and I feel like I can be clearer about how I feel through my music verses through regular conversations. I have partied hard, fallen in love a few times, and learned a lot by doing both. They have helped me grow, and music allows me to display that growth. 

Diandra: So you are definitely NOT an artist who sees himself as a persona? 

Gianluca: No! Never! My artist name is my literal name: Gianluca. I feel like if I, actually, did a persona and became a character of sorts, it would be harder for me. It would feel less authentic and I wouldn’t be able to take myself seriously or put my heart into my music. I will say, though, that my artistry has given me even more a personality. Like, I feel l open up more and reveal more of myself, but I don’t become a whole other person. It is always me. 
Gianluca – Flotando (video oficial)

Diandra: Reminiscing about your tour, which countries most impacted you? 

Gianluca: I loved every country I visited, but I think Canada and the United States were so different for me, culturally. Like, it was this constant, stimulating craziness to see these different worlds, especially the U.S. because I went to New York where every street can be traced back to a tv show I watched or movie. Canada was calmer than America, but I felt like I couldn’t really get into both because I didn’t know the language. Also, in some places, people dresses up and real uppity so… (he laughs)… I definitely did not fit in with them. 

Diandra: Was there a movie you, particularly, were searching to visit a street or set? 

Gianluca: Batman in Los Angeles. I went to some spots where they filmed and was inspired. 
Gianluca – Serenata (video oficial)

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