Episodio #004 Gimario | Backstage 99 Podcast

Gimario, one of the biggest names in national urban music, visits BACKSTAGE 99 to tell us some things... a little unusual for him. Hailing from Limón, a Caribbean province of Costa Rica, and in my opinion, one of the best with its excellent gastronomy and culture, Gima speaks from his personal perspective on topics such as the chaotic national scene, which has been stagnant for years, and the negative effect TikTok has had on the global scene. He also touches on even more personal topics, such as his struggle with depression, which was rooted in alcohol consumption and the nightlife scene, and the complexities of being from the 7th province, a cradle of artists but also a place of great social inequality and stigma. Gima is an ICON of the national music scene, boasting not only hits but ANTHEMS like “Galán Nunca Muere” and “La Falsa,” considered urban classics, and “I Wanna F You,” the latter from his more recent era, demonstrating his versatility and enduring artistry. This performance and consistency allow him to hold his own CONCERT today, June 6th, with an extensive repertoire of hits—an achievement reserved for only a select few in the country. Today, leading his own movement, “EMY” (The Same Me), where his direct and, above all, authentic nature is reflected, he is undoubtedly the most qualified artist to sit backstage and advise the modern scene, especially its younger members. Keiz's Social Media:   / keiz_music     / keiz_tweet     / keiz_tok   https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UB4G... Gimario's Social Media:   / gimario     / officialgimario      / @officialgimario   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dwGG... Tracks: 00:09 Intro 01:46 Gimario is a little intimidating 02:10 Gimario is very Expressive 03:00 How does Gima feel? 03:21 Is Gima athletic? 04:02 Who is Gimario? 04:59 When was Gima born? 05:26 Gima wanted to be a soccer player 06:21 Gima felt she had it 08:12 Gima's dream 09:50 "My mom prepared me" 10:31 A PC changed her life 10:52 Gima can't get out of the house 11:56 Gima got bored with the party 12:41 "I don't like a lot of people in my house" 14:02 Gima made a studio at home 14:43 Gima wants to stream 15:26 The party makes artists fail 16:26 A niece asks her for tickets 17:50 When did the BOOM happen? 18:23 Do you have to make a lot of music every day? 19:17 Dalas 20:47 Gima was ahead of the curve 21:57 Sixteen years have passed 22:48 Gima feels like everything happened too fast 23:55 She's been coming to San José to hang out since she was 19 24:34 When did Mom realize there was something there? 26:08 Soccer or music. 26:39 The University's Business 28:50 Study, it's necessary 31:02 Gima first hit in Limón 31:45 Roosevelt, cradle of talent 34:27 Turri has a lot of influence in Limón 35:48 Music is in a complicated moment 38:08 The music of before was better 39:09 Everything has changed 40:24 Keiz can't be focused on numbers 41:56 It's complicated being part of a system 42:35 I enjoyed it a lot, until it became a business 44:21 Gima fell into depression after the pandemic 45:32 How did Gima get out of the depression? 46:46 Gima isn't expressive 49:48 "I thought I wasn't going to make it" 51:12 "People think you're not a person" 52:15 Right now Gima is ak7 53:17 How complicated is it to be at a festival? 55:14 Gima doesn't like to argue 55:57 Value yourselves 58:13 It feels better when it's difficult 1:00:05 "I'm 15 and I don't know how to increase my views" 1:01:25 People think that being an artist means making money quickly 1:02:49 Music is like a "wila" for Gima 1:03:54 Why hasn't a Costa Rican been a world champion? 1:05:07 Costa Rica is in bad shape, it's all problems 1:07:42 I wish we had the power to make a change 1:10:00 People used to connect more with the artists 1:10:57 Caribbean influence in Costa Rica's top music charts 1:12:42 People from Limón are always hits nationwide 1:13:38 Limón is another country 1:18:10 Under, 4bes, and dancehall 1:20:46 Go to Limón 1:22:23 Gima used to fish and make soup as a child 1:24:03 Gima was happy in Limón 1:25:45 Celebration concert on another level 1:27:50 Gima's invitation to a gig 1:28:52 Gima really got into the gym 1:30:37 Gima's final words