Story & Lesson Highlights with Yung P

We recently had the chance to connect with Yung P and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Yung , thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What is a normal day like for you right now?
My normal day is pretty casual, honestly. I try not to lock myself into a strict routine because my rule is: anything goes. Life moves suddenly, and I’ve learned that when opportunity or creativity sparks, I have to take advantage of it—no matter what’s going on.

At the same time, I’m juggling a day job with making music. That’s where the real challenge comes in. Music is my strongest passion—it’s what I feel called to do—but it’s also a long game. It’s not going to fund itself overnight, so I’m constantly balancing the grind of earning a living with staying true to the vision. It’s not easy, but it keeps me sharp and hungry.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I go by Yung P, and I’m an artist coming out of the Bay Area. Music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember—growing up, I was always around the industry through my older brother’s rap career. That exposure showed me both the art and the business side early on, and over time, I started building my own path and my own sound.

What makes my brand unique is that I’m not here to follow the fold—I’m here to push against it. I don’t make traditional rap music in the sense of chasing trends or trying to sound like what’s already out. I’ve developed my own lane, my own vibe, and I stay true to that. Whether it’s the flow, the topics, or the energy, I always aim to give people something different—something real.

Right now, I’m focused on expanding my reach, dropping more music, and continuing to grow my presence both in the Bay and beyond. This is just the beginning of my journey, but everything I do is rooted in authenticity and purpose.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who taught you the most about work?
My work ethic definitely comes from my dad. He’s an immigrant who came to this country with nothing at the age of 16, and he built everything from the ground up. Growing up, I was helping him at job sites from as early as I can remember. He always made it clear that nothing comes easy—you have to work for everything you want.

When things get tough for me, I think about him and the struggles he pushed through. It reminds me that I can conquer whatever’s in front of me, because he did the same—and even more. That mindset has carried over into my music and how I approach life in general.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Definitely. There have been plenty of times where I’ve felt doubt, like most artists do. That feeling usually comes from not being seen or feeling like your efforts aren’t paying off—especially when the return on investment doesn’t match the time, money, or energy you’ve put in. It can mess with your head and make you question why you’re even doing it.

What helped shift everything for me was letting go of that mindset. I stopped chasing validation. I stopped obsessing over numbers and visibility. I’m not doing this to be seen anymore—and I’m not doing it for ROI. I do it because I love making music. That’s when everything started to change. Once I focused on making my best music, the dynamic shifted. My supporters felt that, and the response—both emotionally and even financially—became more real and more positive.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
Definitely. What you see is authentic—but at the same time, everyone’s going to perceive you differently in this industry. Some people might hear me rap about struggles or tough experiences and assume that’s all I am, or that I live in that space 24/7. But that’s far from the truth.

I actually focus a lot on positivity—both in life and in my music. But the reality is, life gives you it all: the good, the bad…and sometimes the cruel. I don’t shy away from expressing that, because it’s real. I put all of it into my music, and once it’s out there, I can’t control how people receive it. All I can do is stay honest in what I create.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
I think what people will misunderstand most is everything I went through to get here. They won’t see the broken nights—the moments where I felt like I failed, where doubt crept in and almost won. They won’t feel the pressure of constantly needing to create and put out content just to stay visible, or the financial weight that comes with pursuing a music career independently.

When you finally find some level of success, it’s easy for people to assume it all came quick. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. This career has broken me and rebuilt me more times than I can count. And while I wouldn’t trade the journey for anything, I know most people will only see the highlights—not the sacrifices it took to get there.

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