An Inside Look

Gianna Farren

A Musical Journey

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Carlise Gianna Farren, known professionally as Gianna Farren, is one of the most dynamic emerging artists rising out of Oakland, California, with roots grounded in the soul and grit of Chicago. A rapper, vocalist, songwriter, and commanding performer, Gianna has built a reputation not from chaos or struggle narratives, but from possibility, discipline, and undeniable presence.

In just two years, she has carved out a lane of her own. Gianna has opened for major artists including Twista and Fat Joe, performed across cities such as Chicago, Denver, and throughout the Bay, and earned a reputation for delivering electrifying sets, whether on intimate stages or in full-scale venues like Yoshi’s Oakland and the Torche Nightclub Club in Oakland.

She has also mastered live band performance, working under respected Bay Area band directors Mike D and Ron Do, giving her a performance versatility rare among rising rap artists.

Gianna’s momentum extends beyond the stage. After signing her first distribution deal with Roc Nation Distribution, she elevated her business foundation again with a new partnership under Carter Block Entertainment, showing that her music brand is built for longevity, ownership, and scale.

Her artistry earned her city-wide recognition when she placed Top 5 in Beats & Bars Oakland, a talent search curated by hip-hop icons Eric Sermon and Rah Digga to discover the next major artist. Her placement proved what the streets and stages already knew: Gianna Farren is a serious contender with real industry potential.

But what sets Gianna apart is her purpose.

Her mission isn’t fame.

Her mission is impact, to make music that shifts energy, reflects authenticity, empowers communities, and breaks ceilings for women in hip-hop.

Her sound blends sharp lyricism, emotional depth, Chicago influence, and Oakland edge. Her stage presence is fearless. Her work ethic is obsessive. And her message is consistent: you can build yourself from possibility, not pain; from vision, not validation; from purpose, not popularity.

With a growing catalogue, a rising fanbase, national stage experience, and a brand rooted in truth and power, Gianna Farren is not becoming an artist, she is becoming a movement.

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