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About Me

My name is BQ, I was born in Orange County, CA and was stationed at Travis AFB, CA for 6 1/2 years. Now I currently work as a Ground Combat Instructor at Eglin AFB, Florida. Hittin' Talents" is comin' real soon.
I been doin' this Hip-hop shit since 1995 and started as a recording artist in 2000. When I started rhyming, I modeled my style after Hussein Fatal of the Outlawz, Big Pun and Rakim, right now my fav MC Crooked I is tha one who keeps my sword sharp and has been my lyrical influence. My style is very is a mix of mainstream and underground and I try to be very creative with my lyrics and word play. Im tryin to bring it back to tha witty rhymes and punchlines, mixin with that classic cali style production but combining it with elements that cats can feel world wide.
Currently im wrappin up my CD "Icon Tact" which is a compilation of tha music i've created over tha last year and a half...some written in Cali, some written in Iraq.. For my West Coast listeners this album is an absolute monster! It was a good year and a half in tha making so you are takin a trip with me for real. For those who have downloaded my mixtape, I think you'll hear much more of a song writer on this album.
My album "Tha Napoleon Complex" is tha beast that i'm gonna be pushin' real hard now that im in Florida. Its a very universal album and probably some of my best work. You all will love this album and if you buy ANYTHING from me, I recommend this beast.
Also my group album with S.D. called "Tha Crockpot" is about 98% done. This album is cool cuz it was something we threw together, no real direction just puttin hot shit together with a diverse sound. We got somethin for all of you on this one!
Me and MikeSheist gonna come together again on "Tha West Style Virus EP". We've done a couple underground projects, but this will be our first official release. Vintage Q & Sheist, gonna feature some hard-hitting West Coast classics! Speaking of MikeSheist, he's working on his re-mix album of "Tha Passion of Tha Sheist" and its gonna be a beast!

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Member Since: 11/26/2004
Band Website: 8thstarrent.com
Band Members: BQ, S.D., Agile, MikeSheist, Young Venom & BG-Tha Beat Genius
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Who is currently "Best In Tha West"
The Game
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Ras Kass
Yukmouth
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Influences: MCs: Crooked I, Hussein Fatal, Kurupt, Ras Kass, Sly Boogy, 2Pac, Yukmouth, Jayo Felony, Rakim, Big Pun, Young Noble, Guerilla Black, E-40, Mykestro, The Game, Baby Bash, Chino XL, Tangled Thoughts, The Team, Tha Dogg Pound, The Outlawz, The Luniz
Producers: Jim Gettum, Battlecat, DJ Quik, Warren G, Daz Dillinger, Damizza, Jazze Pha, DJ Pooh, EA-Ski & CMT, Hi-Tek
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Sounds Like: West Coast funk mixed with underground style lyricism. Bars up at all times.

29 RANDOM THINGS PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOU.
1. I think California is the greatest state on this planet
2. My favorite NBA team is the Clippers
3. My favorite player is Chucky Atkins
4. I DO NOT support this snap your fingers Hip-hop that is on the radio
5. Mr. Kennedy and MVP are my favorite wrestlers
6. I prefer girls with short hair
7. I like white girls
8. I think Paris Hilton is hot even tho nobody else does
9. My favorite MC is Crooked I
10. I modeled my flow after Rakim and Hussein Fatal when I started rappin'
11. I carry a nail clipper in my pocket at all times to refrain from biting my nails
12. I feel bad that my daughter has my eye brows
13. I have never drank anything more than a sip of alcohol in my life
14. I try not to curse in my music
15. I love being in the Air Force but envy the Army's discipline
16. Im 100% Puerto Rican but my parents didnt teach me Spanish
17. I think R&B is DEAD
18. I think Hip-hop is dying
19. I like all my meals plain with nothing on them
20. I HATE cheese and will chop u if you try to feed it to me
21. I think Kanye West is an overated producer
22. I think DJ Quik is an under rated producer
23. I wish Kurupt would go back to writing good lyrics
24. For some reason I like big noses on a girl
25. I masterbate more than I should
26. Im jealous that my lil bro is taller and better looking than me
27. I think Bow Wow is tha worst rapper EVER
28. Mims is NOT hot and neither is his wack ass song!
29. I LOVE Desperate Housewives

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Record Label: 8th Starr Entertainment
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

new XL Middleton single produced by Young Venom

yo, our very own Young Venom linked up with XL to drop a CLASSIC called "Wonderul Day" feat. Clinton Wayne & MP.... there is press realease on XL's album "The Lost Tapes" at www.dubcnn....
Posted by BQ on Thu, 04 Jan 2007 12:08:00 PST

BQ & XL Middleton back again...

doin a collabo on tha new "8th Starr 2 Upstait" mixtape called "Get Your Walk On/Get Your Bars Up" holla atcha boy www.8thstarrent.com
Posted by BQ on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:16:00 PST

4 songs left to go on tha album...

1. Have Fun (produced by MikeSheist) (re-record)2. Icon Tact &n bsp; &n bsp; &n...
Posted by BQ on Thu, 28 Dec 2006 04:22:00 PST

Album pushed back for new mixtape....

My new album "West Ghost" (subject to name change) is being pushed back a little bit (again) cuz im getting it mastered and making some changes to tha track listing..... Me and Language Art gonna be d...
Posted by BQ on Fri, 08 Dec 2006 08:21:00 PST

BQ & Language Art present...Tha Re-Up

Me and LA are comin together on this new mixtape "8th Starr 2 Upstait" that we decided needed to be done for specific reasons....tha haters needed to be adressed.... gonna contain 12 tracks...6 each o...
Posted by BQ on Tue, 05 Dec 2006 09:58:00 PST

new Q & Sheist track "C'mon Now!"

Me and MikeSheist gonna start work on tha new Q & Sheist (Tha Ill Legalz) album entitled "West Style Virus" in tha Dec/Jan time frame....we trying to keep tha ball rollin' after this "West Gh...
Posted by BQ on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 10:05:00 PST

Clippers lose 4 straight...

This is bullshit....Quinton Ross is logging too many minutes and Cuttino Mobley needs to be more consistant....Brand needs more shots and Magette needs to start...why arent I coaching??? We'll be back...
Posted by BQ on Tue, 28 Nov 2006 06:59:00 PST

Website Updating Next Week/New Music & Beats!

Around tha middle of next week, we gonna have tha official site www.8thstarrent.com beef'd up and ready for bizness. You'll be able to read tha lastest on BQ, S.D., Agile, BG-Tha Beat Genius, MikeShei...
Posted by BQ on Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:05:00 PST

West Ghost Tracklisting

West Ghost 1. West Ghost (prod by MikeSheist)2. On Top of Tha World feat. S.D. (prod by MikeSheist)3. Git Stoop Widdit (prod by BG-Tha Beat Genius) 4. Organized Violins ...
Posted by BQ on Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:32:00 PST

new Street album droppin...

since Ive got an unknown 2007 release date for my classic "Icon Tact", i'll be droppin my street LP "West Ghost" in November. Tha single will be back up and it's "Cali Born" featuring S.D. &...
Posted by BQ on Sun, 08 Oct 2006 10:19:00 PST