Coachella Artists of the Day: Dec. 1, 2025
- Justin Recio
- Dec 1
- 2 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Gordo
Origin: Frederick, MD, USA
Genre / Subgenres: Electronic / Amapiano, Dancehall
After 14 years of going by the pseudonym DJ Carnage, Diamanté Blackmon made the switch to Gordo in 2022. He traded in his trap and bass beats for more house and techno vibes. That same year, he made multiple contributions to Drake's Honestly, Nevermind and then a couple more on his follow-up, 2023's For All the Dogs. In 2024, he released a full-length album, DIAMANTE.
Performing: Friday
Stage Prediction: Yuma*
For Fans of: Adam Port, HUGEL, Drake
Key Tracks: Sideways (ft. Drake) / NENE / Olvidarte (ft. Emilia)
Rating: ★★★½
*confirmed via Instagram comment made by Gordo
KAROL G
Origin: Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
Genre / Subgenres: Pop / Latin pop, Reggaeton, Urban pop
The Colombian-born pop star is considered one of the most influential voices in the reggaeton and urban pop scene today. So it's no wonder she was tapped to close out the weekend on the main stage. Her silky smooth vocals over hypnotic beats make it impossible to stay still!
Performing: Sunday
Stage Prediction: Coachella Stage*
For Fans of: Becky G, Shakira, Bad Bunny
Key Tracks: LATINA FOREVA / S91 / MAMIII (w/ Becky G)
Rating: ★★★★½
*All headliners perform on the Coachella Stage
Noga Erez
Origin: Tel Aviv, Israel
Genre / Subgenre: Pop / Electropop, Alternative pop
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