Gio Nation is an American singer-songwriter, fire performer, and producer from Los Angeles, California. Heavily influenced by pop culture, Gio discovered his love of performing at the age of seven and later discovered a talent for songwriting. His experience with depression, substance abuse, and homelessness has given him a positive outlook on life, which is reflected in his vibrant and vivacious personality.
Gionatan Michael Niro known by his stage name "Gio Nation" was born in Hartford, Connecticut, to a lower-class Italian & African American family. His interest in the arts began at the age of seven. Gio attended public school & was active in choir & dance. He began to hone his singing voice & learn how to channel his hyperactive personality into performing.
Gio relocated to Los Angeles in 2014 in order to pursue a career in music professionally. In 2015, he entered a partnership with PhillyZone Productions & began to craft his sound & persona. Under the moniker “Gio” he released various original tracks & storytelling music videos via his YouTube channel including Trash, Relentless, & Unity.
In 2016, he rebranded, & adopted his now stage name "Gio Nation." He subsequently started working with Grammy-nominated producer & sound engineer Gemini Musiq. Gio's popularity increased during the COVID-19 pandemic as he rose to internet prominence as an Instagram influencer known for his singing, fire, & fitness-related videos.
When asked about his daredevil origins, Gio explained that the love and passion that fire represents resonate deeply with him; he has always been fascinated by it.
Hellfire Society's Creative Director and Shin Curtis Husted spotted Gio dancing at a free spin fire event in 2015. He then joined the group and started learning various props and techniques. Gio would later join the group as a choreographer, audio engineer, and performer. He also continued to combine his own music and fire performances. His proudest achievement, however, would be four consecutive years of performing in the coveted "Great Circle" at the Burning Man Festival in Black Rock City, Nevada.
Gio's style of fire dancing has been described as explosive and electric. He is known for incorporating various dance styles as well as acrobatics into his performances to add drama and variety.
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