The music scene in Lowell, Massachusetts has always had a certain grit to it. For Breaking Temptations, it is the place where a long journey of self discovery began. Known to his fans as @tempyily on Instagram, the artist started his path back in 2017 during the height of the SoundCloud era. It was a time when the rules of the music industry were being rewritten by teenagers in their bedrooms, and he knew he wanted to be part of that movement. His family always saw his passion coming. They knew how much he loved music across every possible genre. This support gave him the confidence to join the wave of artists releasing music online. In the beginning, his sound was heavily shaped by the raw energy of XXXTENTACION, Juice WRLD, and Ski Mask the Slump God. As he grew, he moved into the darker sounds of trap music, drawing inspiration from underground legends like Night Lovell and BONES. However, 2024 marked a major shift for him. He decided to step away from the dark trap scene to find a sound that felt more authentic to who he is today. While he still respects his early influences, he is now focused on learning from the new generation of artists who are constantly pushing boundaries. He describes his current style as a mix of Hip Hop and Alternative Rap, focusing on what feels most comfortable and real. Like many independent artists, the road hasn’t always been easy. Balancing a full time job with a music career is a constant challenge. I am more placed at my job rather than my home studio, he says when discussing the struggle to find time to create. He also opens up about the mental toll of the industry, mentioning that demotivation can be a heavy burden. Yet, the connection with his fans keeps him going. People message me about how they can relate to what I am singing or rapping, he shares. That sense of being understood is what turns the downs into ups. His hard work is clearly paying off. His 2024 EP titled EAST SIDE RIPPER featured a breakout hit that has already gained over 60,000 streams. He followed that success with his October 2025 album, AN OASIS OF SERENITY AMIDST THE EAST SIDE. The project has exceeded all of his expectations in terms of recognition and listener growth. one of his proudest moments took place in New York during the summer of 2024. He landed an opening slot for D. Savage, a major milestone that proved he could hold his own on a big stage. The crowd loved the energy, and many of those fans still follow his journey today. Looking ahead, Breaking Temptations is staying busy. He plans to release new music once a month, starting with his latest single called heavy metal on February 13th. While he is keeping his future projects a secret for now, he tells fans to expect greatness. He is ready to get back on stage and connect with the people who have supported him since the beginning.