Today we’d like to introduce you to Gigi Magick
Hi Gigi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started my music career as Doxx, hitting the stage hard from the beginning—selling out the Grog Shop and performing at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame when I was just 19. I had the opportunity to share stages with legends like Mac Miller, Schoolboy Q, DMC, and Wiz Khalifa, which only fueled my passion for the craft.
In 2016, I landed an uncredited role in Steven Caple Jr.’s The Land alongside the late Michael K. Williams, Erykah Badu, and a host of other talented individuals. It felt like a step in the right direction artistically, but everything came to a halt when I was incarcerated that September. That time away forced me to step back, but it never took away my love for music. At my core, music has always been who I am. Now, I’m back, and this time, it’s bigger than before. Gigi Magick is the next chapter—a fusion of my roots with new genres and fresh ideas. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s an evolution. I’m here to create something real, something different, and something that truly represents who I am today.
My new mixtape, No Cap/Str8 Rec, drops on 4/20/25—a reflection of my foundation in rap, a sonic retrospective of my past. The follow-up is still untitled, but one thing is certain: while No Cap/Str8 Rec looks back, the next project will be all about the future.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
When I was coming up, social media was still new—there was no clear-cut way to navigate the industry. There was no blueprint. Looking back now, I’ve realized there’s no single way to promote a record. You just have to find what works for you.
Being from Cleveland in the early to mid-2000s and early 2010s, there weren’t many outlets for artists. The scene was heavy on gatekeeping, and breaking through was tough. Now, things have changed—you can carve your own path and build your audience without waiting for permission.
Creatively, prison was the worst. I didn’t always have access to quality production and only got to record once in about eight years. Imagination became everything. I ended up making a lot of a cappella material, which forced me to sharpen my melodies and lyrics. In a way, that struggle made me stronger as an artist
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m the lynchpin—the bridge between rap and rock, trap and R&B. That’s who I’ve been from the start. It just took the world years to catch up. That’s what sets me apart, and I wouldn’t change it for anything.
We’d love to hear about any fond memories you have from when you were growing up?
The first time I ever recorded, I was 15. My keyboard teacher had a home studio, and I begged my dad for the session fee. He wasn’t just handing it over, though—he made me audition for him first. Over the next week, he stopped by three times, sitting on the basement steps, laughing as I spit the best I had at the time. One day, he just said, ‘You’re booked for next Friday. Be ready.’
I probably didn’t sleep for the next seven days. That first studio experience was everything I had dreamed of. Looking back, the record was trash—but the memory is priceless.
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