Paintings of Me
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| Released | 6 May 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2019–2021 | |||
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| Length | 45:43 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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Paintings of Me is the debut studio album by American singer and media personality Gabi DeMartino. It was independently released on May 6, 2022.[2] The project was originally titled Beautiful Mess, with DeMartino's single "Champagne Dreams" intended as its lead single. It was later retitled Paintings of Me with "Pretty Little Mind" serving as its official lead single. The album's release has been frequently delayed, with intended releases in 2020 and 2021.
Background and development
[edit]In December 2019, Niki and Gabi announced a hiatus to focus on their solo projects.[3] Later, DeMartino revealed that she had signed with Roc Nation for music management and that she was working on her first album.[4] On September 1, 2020, DeMartino released her single "Champagne Dreams", which was originally promoted as the lead single of the album. The song was later cut from the final track listing due to DeMartino’s decision to re-work on the album.[5]
Paintings of Me was originally titled Beautiful Mess,[6] and was initially created as a Niki and Gabi album, but Niki ultimately decided not to participate, as the album did not align with her style.[7] One of the intended lead singles by the duo, "Hair Tie", was released in August 2019 as part of the scrapped project.[8]
DeMartino referred to the album's creation as "medicine" during a difficult year in her life. She stated that the album served as the "long 'let's be honest' discussion" that she often found easier to express through lyrics and melody rather than her usual long-form YouTube content.[2] In June 2023, DeMartino revealed that Paintings of Me was accidental and was formed due to her constantly writing new material.[9]
Promotion
[edit]To promote the album, DeMartino performed at Musikfest a couple of times. In 2020, she performed "Champagne Dreams" and "Not Today" virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10][11] The following year, she opened for German musician Zedd at the same festival and performed several songs from her album.[12] DeMartino also headlined her own show in London, performing at the O2 Academy Islington to further promote the album.
In May 2025, DeMartino released the official music video for "Paintings of Me", the title track of the album.[13]
Singles
[edit]The lead single "Pretty Little Mind" was released on October 9, 2020. It's an electro-pop song that features elements of EDM.[14] "Not Today" was released on August 13, 2021, the same day she performed at Musikfest.[15]
Later on October 27, DeMartino released the third single "Immaculate" in which she described as a cancel culture anthem.[16] The song features lush instrumentation with a contemporary pop vibration, described by Bong Mines Entertainment as "relatable narrative, ear-pleasing vocals, and tuneful melodies".[17] In the music video for "Immaculate", DeMartino is being haunted by ghosts of her past mistakes where she also confronts her personal challenges dealing with cancel culture and the toxicity of the internet.[18] It was shot at the Chris Mark Castle, symbolizing the place "[she's] gotten lost in before (the internet and [her] social media)". Her fans were also featured in the music video, playing the "rumors" and the "haters".[19] The song was written by DeMartino on her Notes app in the pool during a stressful day, originally as "Perfection".[19]
The fourth and final single "Broken Morning", a pop-ballad song, was released March 25, 2022.[20] The song represents DeMartino's emotional rollercoaster mid-breakdown.[21]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Gabriella DeMartino, except where noted.[22]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Welcome To My Life" | 5:05 | ||
| 2. | "Diamonds" | 3:02 | ||
| 3. | "Elevators" | 4:06 | ||
| 4. | "It's Getting Messy (Interlude)" | 3:05 | ||
| 5. | "Immaculate" | 4:00 | ||
| 6. | "Broken Morning" | 2:55 | ||
| 7. | "Beautiful Mess" | 3:16 | ||
| 8. | "Wish" (feat. Mina Tobias) | 3:53 | ||
| 9. | "Not Today" | 3:05 | ||
| 10. | "Paintings of Me" | 2:06 | ||
| 11. | "2:22 In Paris" | 0:25 | ||
| 12. | "Romeo" | 4:12 | ||
| 13. | "Pretty Little Mind" | 2:59 | ||
| 14. | "Different" |
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| 2:51 |
| 15. | "Pretty Little Outro" | 0:37 | ||
| Total length: | 45:43 | |||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Gabi DeMartino Reaches Out With a New Dreamy Single "Immaculate" – Out Now". Out Now Magazine. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 "Gabi DeMartino Shares Debut Album, "Paintings of Me"". Prelude Press. May 6, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Stivale, Shelby (April 19, 2020). "Niki And Gabi DeMartino Tease Upcoming 'Individual' New Albums". J-14. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ fancy vlogs by gab (January 16, 2020). i have something to tell you + please dont hate me for it!. Retrieved October 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Zarczynski, Andrea. "Viral YouTuber Gabi DeMartino Approaches Music Industry With 'Champagne Dreams'". Forbes. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ Staff, J.-14 (September 1, 2020). "Gabi DeMartino Spills The Tea On New Single 'Champagne Dreams'". J-14. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ fancy vlogs by gab (April 29, 2022). an aesthetic weekly vlog BUT revealing some stuff. Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Niki & Gabi Confirm That a Full Album is Coming in 2019 (Exclusive)". Celeb Secrets. April 12, 2019. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Magnocavallo, Fabio (June 30, 2023). "Gabi DeMartino". EUPHORIA. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ↑ lehighvalleylive.com, Kurt Bresswein | For (August 7, 2020). "Gabi DeMartino, homegrown Lehigh Valley influencer, joining Musikfest for songs, Q&A". lehighvalleylive. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Ledger, The Valley (August 8, 2020). "Gabi DeMartino Joins Musikfest 2020 on Aug. 8". The Valley Ledger | Its All About The Lehigh Valley at. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Trock, Gary (August 12, 2021). "YouTube Star Gabi DeMartino Signs On to Open for Zedd at Musikfest". The Blast. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ fancy vlogs by gab (May 5, 2025). The Music Video I Never Posted. Gabi DeMartino- Paintings of Me (Official Music Video). Retrieved October 15, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Walters, Mike (August 18, 2021). "Gabi DeMartino's Epic Musikfest Set Sparks Changes For Her Album!". The Blast. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Reid, Ali (August 11, 2021). "WATCH: Interview with Gabi DeMartino ahead of her Musikfest performance". WFMZ.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Cliche (December 14, 2021). "Gabi DeMartino Talks "Immaculate," Cancel Culture, and More - Cliché Magazine". Digital Online Fashion Magazine | Free Fashion Magazine | Best Lifestyle Blog. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ↑ Thomson, Zangba (October 28, 2021). "Gabi DeMartino releases an appealing music video for her "Immaculate" single". Bong Mines Entertainment. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 27, 2021). "Gabi DeMartino Releases New Single & Music Video 'Immaculate'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 McArthur, Amanda (October 27, 2021). "Gabi DeMartino Interview on the Toxic Story of Immaculate". www.sweetyhigh.com. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Gabi DeMartino Broken Morning Video". Prelude Press. April 6, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Gabi DeMartino Shares "Broken Morning" Official Music Video". Mundane. April 20, 2022. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- ↑ Paintings of Me by Gabi DeMartino on Apple Music, May 6, 2022, retrieved October 24, 2024
