A Level Head

What up world? QP is in the building and he’s officially blogging!

I want to start off by answering some of the questions I’ve been getting from fans all over the world (thanks to everyone that’s reached out!). Within the answers, I’ll also be letting you know about my journey through this great business of music and entertainment.

I’ll be interviewing myself today, but don’t worry I’m not going to start a QP vs. Q.I.P thing, but somebody’s gotta ask the questions and I gave my publicist the day off.

Born 2 Win Blog: QP, what motivated you to start making music?

QP: Honestly, I started with poetry. When I was in elementary school, I had an English teacher that gave us a poem journal. In order to pass the class we had to write a poem every day. It wasn’t my favorite thing to do at the time, but that taught me to be creative with words and rhyming. As I got into it more, people started to recognize that what I was doing was really unique, so that motivated me to keep going with it.

The older I got I started listening to more music and that started influencing my writing and made me want to flip some of those poetry skills into songs.

By 1996 I was flat out free-styling on a daily basis and pretty soon it was all about the music. I spent plenty of years perfecting my skills and I guess you can say the rest is history.

B2W: So you were free-styling everyday and became focused on your music. What steps did you take from there to get where you’re at now?

QP: One thing I’ve always made sure to do is research and learn the game. As my music started taking me places, I never made hasty decisions and I never signed anything without checking it out with a lawyer.

You’ve got to remember money ain’t everything and all money ain’t good money.

Also, I had to keep in mind this game is about more than just making a hot song. You have to prove you can be versatile and can have staying power in this industry. You can’t just want longevity and expect it to happen. You have to come in knowing you’re in for the long haul no matter what.

I knew this wasn't going to be easy and I knew that nothing is promised to me, but I believe in God more than I believe in myself, so as long as I can keep that mentality then I can’t do anything but stay motivated and keep believing. But that's just for me. You have to find out what motivates you and keep that in your mind at all times. You’ve got to be able to keep a level head at all times as well, because I swear sometimes this industry is trying to make you crazy.

B2W: We’re just about out of time for today and have a lot more interviews to take care of. Any final thoughts before we go?

QP: You serious? 2 questions? I thought this was my blog!

Well homies, I gotta roll too. You know this music isn’t going to make itself, but I’ll be back soon to answer more of your questions and let you know what else I’ve got going on.

Until then don’t forget to scream QP....PEACE