Today we’d like to introduce you to GABRIELA.
Hi GABRIELA, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I’m GABRIELA, a 25-year-old pop/R&B artist from the border town of McAllen, TX, now based in Nashville. My journey began at six, when a teacher told me I sounded like I belonged on the radio. It was only a few short words that I’ve taken so far and that truly sparked a lifelong pursuit of music. Inspired by early 2000s hip-hop and pop singer-songwriters, I taught myself guitar and piano, wrote my own songs, and performed anywhere I could. By age 11, Latin Grammy winner Carlos Guzman encouraged my parents and me to take music seriously and introduced me to industry professionals, which led to posting YouTube covers and eventually touring across Texas with a band at fairs and festivals.
Not long after, I met my now-producer Scott at SXSW and decided to fully commit to my artistry. That decision brought me to Belmont University in Nashville, where I studied music while creating my debut EP, OUTTAKES, released in 2023. Since then, I’ve graduated and continued developing my sound through new music, curation, and live shows. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with incredible talents like Warner Music Group’s Scott Cupolo, Jacob Richards (protégé of Jaycen Joshua), and Grammy-winning mix engineer Tre Nagella. I’m currently at work on new releases and more excited than ever for what’s ahead.
My intention and goal is simple. I want to make music that moves people; emotionally, physically, and unapologetically. I feel that I have really done that on my newest single, “the valley” which is out now everywhere.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Growing up in a family of six in a small border town came with unique challenges in pursuing a career in music. Resources were limited, performance opportunities were scarce, and I often felt like I was discovering my sound in a bubble, unsure how it would be received. Knowing I needed to be surrounded by mentors and a like-minded music community, I worked hard in school to earn the scholarships that allowed me to attend Belmont University, where I honed the craft and skills necessary to create my own music.
Despite these obstacles, my hometown and the challenges I faced have left a lasting imprint on me as an artist. Its culture, the need to be resourceful, the unwavering support from those who have always believed in me, and the grit required to forge my own path shaped my originality and instilled a work ethic that continues to drive me today.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a pop/R&B artist who writes, sings, and performs music that blends storytelling with infectious hooks. Music has always been a part of me. I’ve sung and written for as long as I can remember, even crafting what I thought were originals in kindergarten that now feel like playful parodies. Singing and writing have always been a source of catharsis, and from a young age, I knew I wanted music to be my life. My stubbornness paired with passion kept me going until more people started to connect with what I was creating.
I specialize in crafting original songs that highlight my vocals and multi-instrumental skills on guitar and piano, drawing from a wide range of influences across genres and backgrounds. I’m known for connecting with listeners through energy, authenticity, and a distinctive sound shaped by my roots and life experiences. I feel set apart in the way that I do so and play with sonic recall and aim to make what speaks to me. I’m most proud of continuing to pour myself into what I love, using creativity as a tool for self-expression while also serving as a source of representation for anyone who wants to do the same. I strive to be the person I needed to see when I was first starting out in music, using that as a barometer for how I show up in the world and in my art.
How do you think about luck?
I like to think that luck isn’t really luck at all. It’s the word we use to make sense of what was always meant to be, we all have paths we are destined to take, made for a purpose. That said, being in the right place at the right time has brought me incredible opportunities, but none of them would have mattered without the work, preparation, and God-given talent to step up when those moments came. I believe we make our own luck, and that we’re always exactly where we need to be to become who we’re meant to be, especially when we let good intentions and heart guide the way. This theme was essentially the through line of my new song “the valley” I wanted to explore the idea that everything is the way it was always supposed to be and that the signs have always been there to point you in the right direction but you have to put in the work and lead with love.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialgabrielamusic?igsh=NzFmaWIyNGVndjJ6&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/@OfficialGabrielaMusic/?wtsid=rdr_0OELCnKeKkxiiXRBC&hr=1
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriela-323b97a2
- Twitter: https://x.com/gabrielamusic_?s=21&t=M95bhV5ILqASJENVh8toxw
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCG3eJBDl5DYz2cpwbiuMsw
- Other: https://linktr.ee/gabrielamusic?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4634f856-4e3b-4e0e-85b2-695cf7296e02
