The leading music video network in the world, Vevo, named their artist of the year as Gigi Perez. Each year, they choose one in celebration of their annual Vevo Discover Artists to Watch list. Gigi Perez had previously worked with Vevo for live performances of “Fable” and “Sailor Song” and now has returned for her short film, Back to the Beach.
Vevo and Gigi Perez
Following her album At The Beach, In Every Life, Gigi Perez has welcomed the world to view live performances of “Fable” and “Sugar Water”. Alongside this are song explanations and insight into her background and beginnings in music.
JP Evangelista, SVP, Content, Programming and Marketing, Vevo, spoke on Perez, stating, “Gigi Perez is the definition of what it means to be an artist on the rise. With a sound that is bold yet vulnerable, storytelling that’s deeply authentic, and a stage presence that is simply unmatched, she perfectly embodies the next generation of artists that Vevo always loves to champion. She’s a true artist in every sense of the word, and represents the very best of this new generation of global talent: fearless, driven, and completely themselves. The entire team is already so proud of the strides she’s taken in this industry, and we are so thrilled to support her at such a pivotal moment in what promises to be a long and storied career.”
Back to the Start
The film begins at the Village Music Cafe in Palm Beach. The cafe is where Perez began her career and is a second home to her. “One day, I drove by the mall and noticed that there was an open mic,” Gigi muses, “Ever since that day I walked through the doors, the owners, Steven and Donna, took me in as their own kid – their musical child.”
She credits the cafe for allowing her to grow her confidence and love for performing. Then, she explains her amazement at performing in such a small cafe to now playing 65 shows in 2025 for over 700,000 people.
“I think the first few years of putting music out under my artist name, there were a lot of constant roadblocks. Like, every single day, there was a door that you opened, and behind it was like a little fist that punched you in the face. But this year, it was different. Things started to just flow and happen in a way that I just haven’t experienced before…I’m just so grateful.”
Watch the Film
The film, directed by Seth Halter, is available to view here!
