Behind the Music

“no gimmicks”

Jimmy Dunne, known as Nogymx, is an Irish-born EFL professor who moonlights under his dual identity as a prolific producer based in South Korea. Renowned for his signature smooth and ethereal soundscapes, Nogymx masterfully guides his listeners to a realm of pure chill hip-hop bliss. 

Producing hip hop beats on the dining room table of his family home, the former “No Gimmicks” underwent a rebranding resulting in a name that’s frequently mispronounced yet memorable. Drawing inspiration from luminaries such as Emancipator; Nujabes; Uyama Hiroto; Apollo Brown; J Dilla, and described by Stereofox Records as “floating in a cross-genre sweet-spot that splits the difference between Bonobo and Freddie Joachim”, Nogymx has crafted a distinctive sound that beautifully marries nostalgia and forward-thinking innovation. 

Supported by influential platforms like Nialler9, Lofi Girl, Chill Beats, Stereofox, Hip Dozer, The Jazz Hop Cafe, and featured in The Korea Times newspaper, the Irish artist has amassed a more than respectable 100+ million streams across all platforms, and has secured a place in over 250,000 user playlists. 

Fast forward to 2024, where Nogymx, now in his 30s, delivers his most prolific year yet with the release of two major albums. Following the success of Pahdo earlier in the year, Nogymx—who has averaged nearly one album annually for the past decade—continues his journey, marking a decade in music and a decade immersed in the unique culture of Korea with his 9th studio album, A Million Eyes.

A Million Eyes is a tale of the often overlooked. An interesting portrayal of the term that is now known as “sonder” – the realization that every passerby, every fleeting glance plays a background role in our stories while playing the protagonist in each of their own. Brought to life by Nogymx’s unique style of musicianship as well as the sprinkles of individuality of each collaborator,  every song on the album intertwines with a connected narrative while spinning its own tale reflecting the subtle idea that we’re all travelers in our own realms, yet connected through a shared existence.