Joel Q

A Chicago songwriter/recording artist known for honesty, humility, and motivation I bring in my music. Since 6 years old, I knew that I had a knack for writing when I began writing small poems after my 1st grade teacher introduced me to poetry which eventually transitioned into Rap when I was 8. Even then I knew that despite I was surrounded by the harsh realities on Chicago’s Southside, I understood the power of speaking life in which I applied in my music once I found my sound and voice. Since 2017, I’ve created several projects, singles, collaborated with Grammy winner J. Ivy, co-signed by well known names from Sway of Sway In The Morning to Dreamville and has been locally celebrated for my moment where he worked at Lollapalooza to get a chance to Rap to Big Sean. Since then I’ve continued to create a larger platform working with several artists in Chicago, running two campaigns: The New Chicago and Drill Is Dead all while being a mentor/educator to students on the Southside of Chicago. I’ve also been seen/heard on publications such as Kelly Clarkson show, WGN Chicago, Power 92.3 and Lyrical Lemonade as well. Living by my motto ‘Never Stop Grinding’, I plan to continue to push the envelope of creativity and art to be a light to his city and the world.