We had the good fortune of connecting with Giles Burvick Yung G-mny – Itsyungonthatrack and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Giles Burvick, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Music was always in my blood. My Dad is a professional Jazz and R&B producer and musician. It’s in my DNA. Listening to his music helped me see how I could blend those influences—Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Soul—into something that represents all the parts of who I am. Being mixed race with roots in both the UK and the U.S., I felt like I had this mix of cultures that naturally pushed me toward creative expression.
Music gave me a voice, a way to express everything I felt about my identity and background. It wasn’t just about following in my dad’s footsteps; it was about finding my own. Music feels like a second language to me. I didn’t really choose it as a creative career—it chose me. Music’s been my way of blending my heritage into something that’s uniquely mine.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
My art is about creating a vibe, a mood, and a message that people can feel deep inside. As a producer, I’m like the architect of the track, building the foundation with beats that speak before any lyrics even drop. Every sound I layer has a purpose—whether it’s a kick, a snare, a bass-line, or a sample from something obscure—everything is crafted to tell a story without words.
I pull from the soul of hip-hop, but I’m always pushing boundaries, blending genres, and experimenting with sounds. I want people to not just hear my music but experience it—whether it’s something to get them hyped, reflect on life, or just vibe out. It’s about making something raw and real that connects with where I’m at, where the artist is at, and where the audience is. I’ve spent countless hours tweaking sounds, creating my unique vision that blends different influences yet stays true to the root of hip-hop. When you hear my tagline -M,M,Mny – on my productions, you know that every beat, every layer, is a testament to my grind and vision to shape the future sound of this culture.
For me, producing isn’t just about making beats; it’s about creating a platform for artists to express themselves. I’m building a soundscape for words, helping to elevate the message. That’s what my art is about—bringing different elements together to create something bigger than just a track. It’s about impact ,and more than anything I love making music so everyday is a chance for me to chase my dreams and go harder.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’m still enjoying discovering different places in the city. I like foods from different cultures and some of my favourite discoveries so far are toast on Lennox in Buckhead for great tasting American food etc plus many others.
As far as activities, some of the fun spots I’ve discovered are Six Flags amusement park,Lenox mall ,and Andretti for go-kart racing. I definitely have an appreciation for arts, culture, and nature, so I would recommend the Trap Museum, Stone Mountain Park, and the Aquarium also.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My Dad is my biggest musical influence, He’s worked with some of the biggest names in Jazz and R&B. His music is often sampled by some of the biggest names in Hip Hop. He’s American from New York, and I was born in London and raised by my British mother in the UK. Having roots in both places gives me a unique mix of cultures. My dad’s wife, my bonus Mom, is from Baltimore and she’s done advocacy work in the R&B and Soul genres to support artists’ rights. My birth Mum always exposed me to good music. I was hearing Rnb,Jazz at home, Hip Hop in the streets, and Soul in the background.
Aside from my core family foundation, my music became a passport to the world. I started in the UK making songs with artists j Avalanche and G Man that got me on Radio One in the UK. That helped me build a musical bridge from the UK to America where I started working with Johnny Cinco (he and his family are like my family), Jay Critch, Bandman Kevo, and others. I’ve connected with artists and producers internationally, from places I never thought I’d see. That’s what drives me to keep pushing boundaries and collaborating with people from all corners of the world—it’s a never-ending journey, and I’m grateful for every step of it.
Image Credits
Pics by @bighundun for ygm ent edited by @thatsdlc