In the fall of 2005, BQEZ hatched from Brooklyn, NY and is comprised of two long time collaborators: Guitarist/composer David Bailis and drummer Boey Bertold. The BQEZ collective features emcee M-Cue from Trinidad, Lady K- Kira Huseby on vocals and Rie Tsuji on synth bass and keys. BQEZ mixes hiphop, dancehall, jazz and R&B together to create a style that is uniquely their own.BQEZ released their debut EP in February of 06 and quickly signed with the distribution label Blaze The World. Their music is currently available through digital download on iTunes and many other digital music networks worldwide. They were also nominated for Best Rap Group in the 2006 New England Urban Music awards.BQEZ have shared the stage with such luminaries as Sizzla and Steel Pulse at the Higher Ground in Burlington, VT as well as Soulive and John Browns Body. Members of BQEZ have appeared in an array of tours and bands. They have performed with Ceelo, Beyonce, Eric Benet, MC Supernatural, Medusa, Pharoahe Monch, members of JBB, Butch Morris and Jazz Hiphop Orchestra (JHO). In addition, they have opened for Dead Prez, Burning Spear, Roberta Flack, Scratch from the Roots, Slum Village and Headfake (members of Living Colour). Members of BQEZ also performed on the Beats for Peace Tour in 2003.Exploding from the Brooklyn underground, BQEZ storms the scene with the real jazz/hiphop sound of today. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------Contact -
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