Julio D

Giuliano Di Paolo
Di Paolo in 2025
Di Paolo in 2025
Background information
Also known asJulio D
Born
Giuliano Di Paolo

(1977-07-27) 27 July 1977
Milan, Italy
GenresPop, R&B, world music
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, record producer, filmmaker, author
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Years active2011–present
LabelArt Emotion
Websitegiulianodipaolo.com

Giuliano Di Paolo (born 27 July 1977), formerly known professionally as Julio D, is an Italian singer-songwriter, record producer, filmmaker and author. His earlier music was released under the stage name Julio D. Contemporary music publications identified Julio D as the stage name of Giuliano Di Paolo.[1][2]

Music career

2011–2020: releases as Julio D

Di Paolo's early recordings were released under the name Julio D. The Spanish-language EP Sabes mi nombre was released worldwide by Art Emotion on 14 September 2011.[3] Better Man followed in 2013.[1]

In 2014, Outsider was released as a five-track EP. Music Existence described the project as combining soul and electronic elements, while Indie Music News identified "Niente Di Più" as its first single.[1][2]

The studio album You Can't Stop Us was released in 2017.[4] It was followed by Inner Revolution, a six-track EP released in 2018 and featuring collaborations with Antonia Marquee, Zindy Laursen and Gyr.[5]

Further releases under the Julio D name included "Kings & Queens" in 2019 and "Surrounding Love (Rkadia Remix)" featuring Zindy in 2020.[4]

2025–present: releases as Giuliano Di Paolo

From 2025, Di Paolo resumed releasing new material under his birth name. "By My Side" and Finally Here were released in 2025, with Finally Here issued in collaboration with Raylaen Estoya.[6][7]

In 2026 he released "Stay" with Roxeerd, followed by "Too Much Alike", "Frozen in a Frame" and "Hollow & Hush".[8][9]

Current streaming profiles also credit some recordings originally released during the Julio D period to Giuliano Di Paolo, including "I Belong to You" (2017), "Beautiful" (2017) and "Dreams" (2018).[8][10] These recordings predate the current phase and originate from the earlier Julio D catalogue.

Discography

Albums and EPs as Julio D

Year Title Type
2011 Sabes mi nombre[3] EP
2013 Better Man[4] Studio album
2014 Outsider[1][2] EP
2017 You Can't Stop Us[4] Studio album
2018 Inner Revolution[5] EP

Recent singles as Giuliano Di Paolo

Year Title Collaborator / featured artist
2025 "By My Side"[6] —
2025 "Finally Here"[7] Raylaen Estoya
2026 "Stay"[9] Roxeerd
2026 "Too Much Alike"[8] —
2026 "Frozen in a Frame"[8] —
2026 "Hollow & Hush"[8] —

Other work

Outside music, Di Paolo has worked in photography, filmmaking and digital media, producing travel, documentary and creative content through his online platforms.[11]

Di Paolo is the founder of Art Emotion Labs, an independent label and creative studio. According to its official website, the label works across music production, release management, catalogue development, new-media content and international collaborations, and also releases music written or produced by Di Paolo.[12]

Books

  • 12 Mesi per Cambiare Vita (2021)[13]
  • L'amore è la cura (2023)[14]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Vicino, Stephen (16 May 2014). "Julio D unveils Outsider – EP". Music Existence. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Julio D, Italian solo artist, announces Outsider". Indie Music News. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Sabes mi nombre". MusicBrainz. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Julio D". Apple Music. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Inner Revolution - EP". Apple Music. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  6. 1 2 "Giuliano Di Paolo". iHeart. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Finally Here". Amazon Music. 19 December 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 "Giuliano Di Paolo". Spotify. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Stay". Amazon Music. 18 January 2026. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Julio D". Spotify. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Chi Sono — Giuliano Di Paolo". GiulianoDiPaolo.com. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Art Emotion Labs — Label & New Media Studio". GiulianoDiPaolo.com. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "12 Mesi per Cambiare Vita". Goodreads. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "L'amore è la cura". Goodreads. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
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