EBN Artist Next Up: Yung G

Where are you from?: Chicago, but I’m currently living in Michigan.

How long have you been making music?: I’ve been making music since I was 15, I’m 21 now.

What are some trials and tribulations you go through as an artist?: It was a time in my career where I wanted to stop because I didn’t feel like I had what it took, but this wasn’t something I did just because I [saw] someone else do it. I’ve always had a heart for music whether I was dancing or writing music I have a talent I refuse to let go to waste.

Do you feel like you’ve developed your sound?: I feel like I’m still working on that I’m trying to get outta the gangsta sound that I’m known for And touch Other Audiences.

Describe your musical style in three words: I feel like I’m still working on that I’m trying to get out [of] the gangsta sound that I’m known for and touch other Audiences.

If you had to write a novel based on your life what would the name of it be?: A Juvenile’s Story.

What is a quote that you were told or that you came up with that you will never forget?: Don’t tell me what was said about me, tell me why were they so comfortable to say it to you.

Who are the artists that influenced you to make music?: Mainly old school like 2pac for sure, N.W.A., Biggie, Snoop Dogg, Spice 1, B.G Knocc out, etc. If we talking new school, prolly NBA Youngboy, Polo G, TEC, Jaydayoungan, King Von, OMB Peezy, etc.

What is some advice you’d give to an independent artist trying to develop their sound?: Well first, don’t worry about what everybody else is doing or your favorite artist. Take notes of course, but you don’t wanna sound like the next man, listen to music that you don’t normally listen to challenge yourself I promise it’ll come to you.

Listen to Yung G’s new song “Nightmares” out now and follow him on Instagram!

https://www.instagram.com/yung_g_136th/