Diego Gomes Explained

Diego Gomes
Birth Name:Diego Gomes
Birth Place:Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth Date:27 August 1996
Background:solo_singer
Years Active:2010–present

Diego Gomes (born August 27, 1996)[1] is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, producer and director from Toronto, Ontario. He is best known as the season three winner of the Canadian YTV television series, The Next Star. He is also the CEO of videography business, New Wave Visuals.[2]

Early life

Gomes was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He is of Portuguese and Italian descent.[3] At the age of ten, Gomes formed a band before auditioning for The Next Star. He cites music influences from G-Eazy, Motley Crue, Diplo, Michael Jackson, Metro Boomin and Future, among many more.[3]

Career

At the age of 13, Gomes auditioned for the third season of the Canadian reality competition television series, The Next Star in 2010.[3] Out of 4,000 young Canadians, Gomes was chosen as one of the top six contestants along with Victoria Duffield, Isabelle Stern, Madi Amyotte, Brandon Bizior and Mimoza Duot. Gomes worked with songwriter and producer Ryan Stewart to record the song, "My Best Friend's Girl", a track he performed on the show.[4] A music video was filmed for the song and was released on September 17, 2010.[5] At the finale, Gomes was announced the winner of that season.[6] "My Best Friend's Girl" amassed over 550,000 views on YouTube and reached the top ten on the Billboard Canada's Emerging Artist Chart.[7] The song also debuted at number 85 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8] In December 2010, the top six were called back to Toronto once again to perform a cover of Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You".[9]

In January 2011, Gomes did a Long & McQuade in-store performance with Suzie McNeil, presented by CHUM-FM.[10] Following his appearance on the show, he was signed to Universal Music Canada and released two songs under the label.[11] He released the single, "Call My Name", in August 2011.[7] He also released a promotional single titled, "Tonight We're on Fire", which was featured on The Next Star: Season 4 compilation album.[12] In 2012, Gomes formed the pop-punk band, More Than Us, and toured across Ontario as well as performing shows at the Rogers Centre for the 2012 Spring Fling and the FazeSuperGirl Power-Up Event.[7] In May 2013, Gomes released the single, "Prom Night", which was produced by Mike Klose and Wayne Young of The Wanderers.[13] In August 2013, he released the single, "Just Let Go" from his upcoming EP, which was expected to be released in early 2014.[7] In July 2015, he released a single titled, "Bow Tie", via Prizefighter Productions.[14]

In 2017, Gomes signed with Studizzy Entertainment and released his first single under the label titled, "Understand Me".[15] In an interview with Canadian Dope, Gomes stated that after signing with the label, he was able to make music he wanted to make.[3] He later released the single, "Sirens".[16]

In 2019, Gomes began focusing on videography full-time,[17] shooting over 300 music videos.[18] In October 2021, Gomes started a YouTube series on his channel, Dreams 2 Reality, documenting his finical success over the years.[19] He also became the CEO of videography business, New Wave Visuals, where he has worked with artists such as DJ Unimerce and Chromazz.[2] In 2023, Gomes stopped doing music to live a more private life,[20] while continuing to direct music videos for several artists.[21]

Musical style

Early in his career, Gomes' music primarily focused on pop, which he expressed not having the freedom in what he wanted to do.[3] He later transitioned to urban rap,[3] before changing his sound to latin pop.[11]

Personal life

Gomes worked at a major beverage factory,[11] before quitting to focus on videography and filming full-time.[22]

Discography

Extended Plays

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Summer 18
  • Released: September 3, 2018[23]
  • Label: Diego Gomes Music
  • Formats: Streaming

As lead artist

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
CAN
"My Best Friend's Girl"[24] 201085YTV Presents The Next Star, Season 3
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"[25]
— rowspan="6"
"Call My Name"[26] 2011—
"Prom Night"[27] 2013—
"Just Let Go"[28] —
"Bow Tie"[29] 2015—
"Impossible"[30] 2016—
"#Celebrate"[31]
—Summer 18
"Understand Me"[32] 2017—rowspan="10"
"Sirens"[33] —
"Rocket"[34]
—
"Focus"[35] —
"Te Quiero"[36] —
"Summer in the Winter"[37] 2018—
"Now You're Sorry"[38]
—
"Wicked Games"[39] 2019—
"Halloween Haunt"[40] —
"Nasty"[41] 2020—
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

As featured artist

List of singles as featured artist
TitleYearAlbum
"I Can Feel It"[42]
2013rowspan="3"
"In a Moment"[43]
2017
"It Goes Down in the Six "[44]
2018
"By the Lake"[45]
11:34
"Vibe"[46]
2019rowspan="2"
"Money"[47]

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
TitleYearAlbum
"Tonight We're on Fire"[48] 2011The Next Star Season 4
"The Past Year"[49] 2013rowspan="7"
"Good Day"[50]
2017
"Dancer"[51]
"Let's Do This"[52]
"Fire on the Dancefloor"[53]
"Bankroll"[54]
"Jane and Mac"[55] 2018

Music videos

TitleYearDirector(s)
"My Best Friend's Girl"2010
"All I Want for Christmas Is You"
"Just Let Go"2013[56]
"Let It Snow!"[57]
"Understand Me"2017TunnelVisionTO
"Good Day"M Works[58]
"Dancer"[59]
"Let's Do This"[60]

Other appearances

TitleYearArtist(s)AlbumNotes
"Wonderful"2016Travis ScottRemixing[61]
"I Made It"KN Glory BoyProducer[62]
"Coachella"2017New CityRemixing[63]

Notes and References

  1. 636750119568863232. DiegoGomesMusic. It's my birthday... Wow . August 27, 2015.
  2. Web site: YTV's The Next Star: Where Are They Now. The Permanent Rain Press. January 7, 2024.
  3. Web site: INTERVIEW: From Major To Indie, From Pop To Rap, Diego Gomes Is Reppin' The New Generation. Canadian Dope. February 27, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612171949/https://www.canadiandope.com/interview-from-major-to-indie-from-pop-to-rap-diego-gomes-is-reppin-the-new-generation/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  4. Web site: My Best Friend's Girl - Diego Gomes. AllMusic. January 7, 2024.
  5. Web site: Diego Gomes - My Best Friend's Girl (YTV Presents: The Next Star Season 3). YouTube. January 7, 2024.
  6. Diego Gomes Is The Next Star!. Dana Krook. Faze. December 29, 2023.
  7. Diego Gomes: Rising Star Releases Single 'Just Let Go'. Faze. January 7, 2024.
  8. Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 16, 2010. Billboard. January 6, 2024.
  9. Web site: The Next Star Top 6 - All I Want For Christmas Is You. YouTube. December 28, 2023.
  10. Web site: Free In-store Performance with Suzie McNeil - Toronto, ON. Long & McQuade. January 7, 2024.
  11. Web site: He Was Supposed to Be the Next Bieber. By 15, He Was Forgotten. Vice. Vice Media. Nathan Sing. March 13, 2020. January 7, 2024.
  12. Web site: Tonight We're on Fire - Diego Gomes. AllMusic. January 7, 2024.
  13. Web site: Diego Gomes Releases Single 'Prom Night'. UMusicians. May 25, 2013. January 7, 2024.
  14. Web site: Bow Tie - Single by Diego Gomes. Apple Music. January 20, 2024.
  15. Web site: Diego Gomes – Understand Me (Music Video). Canadian Dope. February 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20200812035926/https://www.canadiandope.com/diego-gomes-understand-me-music-video/. August 12, 2020. January 7, 2024.
  16. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Diego Gomes – Sirens (Audio). Canadian Dope. February 19, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612180944/https://www.canadiandope.com/exclusive-diego-gomes-sirens-audio/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  17. Web site: Diego Gomes: The Next Star. Medium. Chris P. April 30, 2020. January 10, 2024.
  18. 1408289015737077760. DiegoGomesMusic. Can't believe I've shot over 300 music videos. June 25, 2021.
  19. Web site: Diego Gomes 2021 (Dreams 2 Reality Episode 1). YouTube. January 7, 2024.
  20. 1661831876678385664. DiegoGomesMusic. Life has been so much better ever since I stopped doing music and lived a more private life. May 25, 2023.
  21. 1638371451953618946. DiegoGomesMusic. Big day today doing what I do best the money is a blessing and a bonus. Can't believe I get payed to do what I LOVE. Surrounded by famous artists with half a million followers and plugged in with the CEO of Mooseknuckle the worldwide jacket that everyone buys.. March 21, 2023.
  22. 1295825048205438980. DiegoGomesMusic. I quit my job months ago. I now own one of the fastest growing videography and film companies in Toronto, shooting & directing over 15-20 videos a month.. August 18, 2020.
  23. Web site: Diego Gomes Music on SoundCloud. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  24. Web site: My Best Friend's Girl - Single by Diego Gomes. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  25. Web site: All I Want for Christmas Is You - Single by The Next Star. AllMusic. January 6, 2024.
  26. Web site: Call My Name - Single by Diego Gomes. Apple Music. https://web.archive.org/web/20140715140411/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/call-my-name-single/id453354138. July 15, 2014. January 6, 2024.
  27. Web site: Prom Night - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  28. Web site: Diego Gomes Releases Single 'Just Let Go'. UMusicians. August 27, 2013. January 6, 2024.
  29. Web site: Bow Tie - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  30. Web site: Impossible - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  31. Web site:
    1. Celebrate (feat. C. Flowz) - Single by Diego Gomes
    . Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  32. Web site: Understand Me - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  33. Web site: Sirens - Single by Diego Gomes. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  34. Web site: Diego Gomes x Eldorado – Rocket (Exclusive Audio). Canadian Dope. October 11, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612164406/https://www.canadiandope.com/diego-gomes-x-eldorado-rocket-exclusive-audio/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  35. Web site: Focus - Single by Diego Gomes. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  36. Web site: Te Quiero - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  37. Web site: Summer in the Winter - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  38. Web site: Now You're Sorry - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  39. Web site: Wicked Games - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  40. Web site: Halloween Haunt - Single by Diego Gomes. Spotify. January 6, 2024.
  41. 1212658107584831488. DiegoGomesMusic.
    1. Nasty out now on @Spotify @AppleMusic & all online music platforms
    . January 2, 2020.
  42. Web site: Diego Gomes and Julian Azeredo Collaborate On New Track. UMusicians. July 3, 2013. January 7, 2024.
  43. Web site: In a Moment (feat. Diego Gomes) - Single by ThtKurtizKid. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  44. Web site: It Goes Down in the Six - Single by King Caddy. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  45. Web site: By the Lake - Single by Lil Kage. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  46. Web site: Vibe (feat. Diego Gomes) - Single by King Caddy. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  47. Web site: Money (feat. Diego Gomes) - Single by King Caddy. Apple Music. January 6, 2024.
  48. Web site: Tonight We're on Fire - Single by Diego Gomes. iTunes. https://web.archive.org/web/20150114033643/https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/tonight-were-on-fire/id463215676?i=463215756. January 14, 2015. January 6, 2024.
  49. Web site: Diego Gomes Releases New Song 'The Past Year'. UMusicians. July 13, 2013. January 7, 2024.
  50. Web site: Diego Gomes ft. Isaiah Williams & S.B - Good Day. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  51. Web site: Diego Gomes x Shakill - Dancer. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  52. Web site: Diego Gomes ft. Paolo - Let's Do This. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  53. Web site: Diego Gomes - Fire On The Dancefloor. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  54. Web site: Trey Jordan x Diego Gomes – Bankroll [Exclusive Audio]]. Canadian Dope. October 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612164059/https://www.canadiandope.com/trey-jordan-x-diego-gomes-bankroll-exclusive-audio/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  55. Web site: Diego Gomes - Jane and Mac. SoundCloud. January 7, 2024.
  56. Diego Gomes Video. Faze. https://web.archive.org/web/20171009222158/https://faze.ca/video/2013/diego_gomes.html. October 9, 2017. January 7, 2024.
  57. Web site: Diego Gomes Releases Cover of 'Let It Snow'. UMusicians. December 8, 2013. January 7, 2024.
  58. Web site: Diego Gomes x Isaiah Williams x S.B – Good Day (Music Video). Canadian Dope. April 30, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612182204/https://www.canadiandope.com/diego-gomes-x-isaiah-williams-x-s-b-good-day-music-video/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  59. Web site: Diego Gomes x Shakill – Dancer (Music Video). Canadian Dope. May 31, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20210612181143/https://www.canadiandope.com/diego-gomes-x-shakill-dancer-music-video/. June 12, 2021. January 7, 2024.
  60. Web site: Diego Gomes ft Paolo - Lets do this (Official Video 4K). YouTube. January 7, 2023.
  61. Web site: Travis Scott ft. The Weeknd - Wonderful (Diego Gomes Trap Remix). SoundCloud. January 13, 2024.
  62. Web site: KN Glory Boy Ft. RiFF RAFF - I Made It (Produced by Diego Gomes). SoundCloud. January 13, 2024.
  63. Web site: New City - Coachella (Diego Gomes Trap Remix). SoundCloud. January 13, 2024.

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