Meet Giles Gibbon

We were lucky to catch up with Giles Gibbon recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Giles , appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

My work ethic comes from the unique lens through which I see the world as a mixed race,multinational individual. Growing up between the United Kingdom and America, I never fit neatly into a single mold, and that brought its own set of challenges—adversity, naysayers, and haters. But instead of letting that hold me back, it shaped me into someone resilient and relentless. I learned early on that no one is going to hand you anything in life, especially in an industry as competitive as music, and even more so in Hip Hop. You have to be dependable and a person of your word.

In this game, the odds are stacked against you from the start. You have to earn your place, and then grind every day to keep it. For me, success was never an option—it was a necessity. I adopted the mindset that there’s no Plan B because Plan A has to work. That means staying on my grind, outworking everyone, and pushing myself beyond limits. Hip Hop isn’t just music, it’s culture, storytelling, and a reflection of struggle and triumph. Breaking through in this genre requires authenticity and grit, and I channel everything I’ve been through into my work.

I come from a legacy of talented people who have excelled in the arts. I’ve been in a position to listen and learn by watching their struggles and climbs. It has inspired me to keep pushing. It’s also taught me that success is not transferable. You have to make your own way and build your skills to differentiate yourself. Legacy is not enough. You have to apply what you learn from the experience of others but bring the talent and work ethic for yourself.

That combination of resilience, focus, and the refusal to quit has fueled everything I’ve accomplished so far—and it keeps me hungry for more.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

As a Hip-Hop producer and songwriter, my role goes beyond creating beats and writing lyrics—it’s about storytelling and building soundscapes that connect with people and contributing to a culture that shapes lives. What I find most exciting about what I do is the ability to take raw emotion and transform it into something that resonates with a mass of people. Music has the power to inspire, to heal, and to unite, and being part of that process is something I never take for granted.

But my work doesn’t stop with music. I’ve always believed that success is about more than just personal achievement—it’s about giving back and uplifting others. That’s why I started my brand, YGM, which stands for Young Great Minds. YGM is more than just a brand; it’s a movement. It’s rooted in the belief that every young person has the potential for greatness, whether that’s in music, academics, trade, or professional skills.

YGM extends into fashion, the arts and culture, but at its core, the mission is to inspire and empower the next generation to dream big and pursue their goals relentlessly. We aim to provide a platform and a mindset that encourages young people to see no limits to what they can achieve.

Our mission statement is simple yet powerful: “To ignite the spark of greatness in young minds, empowering them to reach their full potential through creativity, culture, and community.”

Right now, we’re working on some exciting projects, including a new fashion line that blends streetwear with positive messaging, as well as community programs focused on mentorship and skills development. For me, it’s about creating something bigger than myself—something that leaves a legacy and inspires others to do the same.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Looking back, the three qualities and skills that have been the most impactful in my journey are: resilience, adaptability, and a deep understanding of both the art and the business of music.

First, resilience is everything. The music industry—and life in general—throws a lot of challenges your way. From rejections to setbacks, you have to be able to take the hits, learn from them, and keep moving forward. My advice for developing resilience is to embrace failure as part of the process. It’s not about how many times you fall but how many times you get back up. Build a mindset where challenges are opportunities to grow, not reasons to quit.

Second, adaptability has been crucial. Trends in music, technology, and culture change constantly, especially in Hip Hop. Staying relevant means being open to learning, evolving, and reinventing yourself when needed. For those starting out, I’d say don’t be afraid to experiment and step out of your comfort zone. Keep an eye on what’s happening in your industry, and always be willing to learn new tools, techniques, or perspectives.

Finally, having a strong foundation in both the creative and business sides of music has been a game-changer. As a producer and songwriter, the art comes naturally, but understanding contracts, publishing, rights, marketing, and networking is just as important. For anyone early in their journey, invest in learning the business side of the craft. Read books, watch videos, and, if possible, find a mentor who can guide you through the ins and outs of the industry.

Above all, stay consistent, stay hungry, and never lose sight of why you started in the first place. Your passion and determination will take you further than anything else.

Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?

My ideal client is someone who wants to step across barriers of genre because my music encompasses multiple styles and influences, and I am at home with using one or all of them in composition.

My best work has not yet been heard im always building towards it everyday I just dropped an album with my brother Johnny cinco on the 1st of this year it’s some of my best work yet it’s called RNB an it’s a very versatile project with allot of songs for the ladies I’ve been fortunate to work with some great artist already an I’m goin to continue pushing.

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