Chicago native with a global sound; Gio better known as Initial G is a multi-media artist, DJ, & producer.
His obsession with b-boying, sci-fi/horror, & video games led him to pursue music with a unique perspective.
15+ years of experience as a DJ show within his live sets & production. This path has brought him the honor to play legendary venues such as The Congress Theater, The MID, Lincoln Hall, Turner Hall, The Rave (Eagles Club), Primary, & Subterranean.
Officially on the festival circuit with Chicago’s My House Festival 2023 + Fiesta Del Sol Kombi Picnic 2024.
Raves for Super Shmove, Mictlan Productions, & Ego Death
Blessed to share the stage with Hamdi, Rusko, Visages, DJ Spinn, DJ Manny Teklife, DJ Earl, Gant-man, DJ Muggs, Plastician, Madam X, KJ Sawka, Ariel Zetina, Jen Symmetry, rayreck, DJ Acey, DJ Hyperactive, Flores Negras, Geto Mark, Oldboy, Maddjazz, Constantine, Kiefer Ian, Miss Twink USA, EQ Why, DJ Jalen, Black Club, Steve Noah, & many more.
A mixture of dark driving basslines, catchy melodies, & pulsing drums set the tone for his work. Blending the lines between genres you can find him hyper-focused on self expression through media that transcends the dance floor into a canvas.