Making Everything Pop: Myles stephensons’s Music Journey
A Music Mindset from Early On
Music was never just background noise, it was how I processed the world.
I started writing grime bars when I was 13, and by 16, I was already producing music from my bedroom. Growing up in a multicultural household where Gregory Isaacs played alongside John Denver, my taste was eclectic from the jump.
Some days I’d be writing over a grime instrumental, the next I’d be listening to classical piano or vibing to soca. Even before I understood genres, I understood feeling, and that became the foundation of everything I make.
I Don’t Just Hear Music, I See It
I’ve got something called synaesthesia, which basically means I experience sound as colour.
High frequencies appear as bright tones: yellows, whites, soft blues. Bass and drums bring out deeper shades like navy and maroon. If the colours don’t blend, I know the track’s not right. It’s how I mix, how I arrange, how I know when a record’s finished.
It’s also why I struggle to stick to just one genre, because I don’t think in categories, I think in palettes.
Genre-Bending by Design
When people ask, “What kind of music do you make?” It’s hard to give one answer.
I’m a bit of a musical chameleon. One week I’m building funk-infused amapiano, the next I’m producing a classical orchestral piece for Formula 1 content. Then I’ll sit down and turn it all into a commercial pop track, because that’s what I do:
“I make everything pop.”
Whether I’m working on soca, grime, house, trap, or indie, I always find a way to push it into something melodic, something catchy, something real.
From Writing for Myself to Writing for Others
Over the last few years, away from Rak-Su, I’ve stepped deeper into writing and producing for other artists.
🎧 I produced “Feeling Lost” for Callum B, a record that resonated with a massive audience and climbed to over 1 million streams.
🎧 I co-wrote and produced “Look For Me” for Formz, another breakthrough single that’s picked up serious momentum, now sitting at 500,000+ streams and climbing.
My work has also featured in campaigns for Sky Sports, Formula 1, Channel 4, and more, helping shape soundtracks that feel bold, emotional, and cinematic.
Inspirations That Don’t Add Up, But Somehow Work
My influences are all over the place, and honestly, I’m proud of that. Artists like Michael Jackson shaped how I perform and think about pop music, while Bob Marley instilled a sense of soul and message in everything I create. I’ve always been drawn to the raw energy and cultural impact of someone like Skepta, and I’ve studied the way Justin Bieberwrites crossover hits that feel global but personal.
Thanks to my mum, I grew up listening to John Denver and Deniece Williams, which gave me a real appreciation for melody and storytelling. I’ve been inspired by Kanye West’s constant reinvention and refusal to conform, and I’ve always admired how Chris Brown and Usher combine vocal precision with rhythm, style, and flair.These artists taught me to be dynamic. To be true. And never to sit in one box.
What’s Next?
Right now, I’m finishing new solo material and continuing the behind-the-scenes work I’ve been doing as a producer and songwriter for other artists and brands. I’m collaborating with rising UK talent, scoring campaigns, and working on a producer showcase project that brings all my influences into one space.
Alongside that, we’re also gearing up for something bigm a Rak-Su comeback in 2026. New music, new energy, and a return to the stage with everything we’ve learned since the X Factor days.
My goal is to bridge the gap between underground culture, pop music, and personal storytelling, while keeping it all rooted in sound that feels good.