[a] b o u t.

Too left-brained for the "Art Kids" and too right-brained for Corporate America, [g]illes. lives dead center of the Venn diagram. His education is evident, not through any formal academic display, but rather a thoughtfulness with which he pieces his words together.

Yet and still, the mere fact a "[g]illes." can exist, the way he chooses to exist (tattooed, in tailored denim, over-fashioned with eclectic accessories) speaks to the audacity required to live on terms one can live with. Indeed, for [g]illes., life is about self-expression...Maybe it's the Atlanta in him. After all, Atlanta's been home since [g]illes. was about 6, when he (along with his mother and older brother) relocated from Brooklyn following his parents' divorce.

Even with an emphasis on wit and lyricism, [g]illes. boasts a unique ability to tell his story plainly, equal parts, "something to feel now" and "something to catch later."  As for the story itself, it can best be described as rap music about women:  That's "Sally Mae," "Mama," and the women he is or has been romantically linked to.

Through this lens, [g]illes.' music explores the central theme of tension:  the tension between humility & braggadocio, luxury & financial straits, romance & heartbreak, selfishness & selflessness, etc. Now, add a subtle, southern drawl to the mix and enjoy the ride.