John Que
Presenting a rap artist that definitely is not a new comer to the music industry. 2010 will mark the beginning of an artist, an icon, a legacy, ladies and gentlemen introducing John Que.
Coming from the bottom streets of San Francisco, known then as Gee Que this artist knew at an early age that nothing in life was going to come easy. As a youth he was known as a go getter. With self motivation and sure determination he defied all the odds and in 1994 his first album "Sucka Free City" was born selling approx. 50k units. This album was the beginning of bigger and better things for this hungry career driven artist. Sucka Free City created much buzz with the local bay area artist giving Gee Que much recognition. His lyrics and style caught the attention of artist like JT the Bigga Figga, Spice 1 and many more.
Continuing to strive for perfection John Que decided to take his talents to yet another plateau, he began writing and producing songs for many well know artist nationwide. Due to high demand he decided to form his own recording company, ( need DATE) was the birth of Armed and Dangerous Music (aka AND Music Group). Under this label he has released 2 albums thus far Questions and Answers Vol. 1 and Duffle Bag Boys Featuring Guce the Don himself. With 2 videos under his belt (Bottom to the top) and (Boss Bitch) this trailblazer can't be stopped.
What's next for John Que? Keep your eyes and ears open , spring 2010 the unveiling of his next album "Lady N the Tramp featuring his protégée ( Name of artist) . Always hungry for new and creative ideas this master mind can be found mixing, producing, engineering, and writing he welcomes any new sounds for the AND music family. The possibilities are endless!
Artist Q&A:
1.) How did you first hear about Open Labs?
I first heard about Open Labs through Vince Bedford GC Pro.
2.) What Production Station do you have?
I have the MiKo -Timberland Edition
3.) How has the gear changed your method of work?
My work is faster, easie,r and I am more creative.
4.) What is your production station's primary function, live or studio?
I use in the studio.
5.) What is your favorite software on the board?
Reaper.
6.) How do you use it?
I use it for producing and arranging tracks.
7.) Which kind of equipment have you owned in the past and how do they compare to your Open Labs equipment?
The MPC collection and lots of rack mounts-they don't compare at all with Open lab equipment.
8.) Has the gear changed the way you write songs?
Yes, it makes me more creative.
9.) How different is the composition process compared to the standard computer or laptop system?
It is more user friendly and it gives me more control.
10.) Do you think the quality of your production now would be possible with another keyboard?
No.
11.) Have you had any experience with our Tech Support and how does it rate with you?
Yes, and I rate tech support #1.
12.) What is next for you and your Production Station?
A NeKo and 13 new projects.
Equipment used:
Purchased Timbaland Edition MiKo
Artist Link:
http://www.myspace.com/musicbyque
http://www.iTunes.com/John Que
http://www.johnquemusic.ning.com
http://www.twitter.com/johnquemusic
http://www.YouTube.com/johnque100