Supa dupa Producer/Sound engineer extraordinaire of Q Lex Entertainment fame, known worldwide with his signature broken bottle sound known as" the bomb digigity; Jeff Tennyson Quaye aka Jay Q, a 10 year veteran in the music industry, has arrived in the US for a short business trip.
Jay Q is "chilling" at the Windy City; Chicago with his good friend and business associate; Chicago's finest beatmaker and heavy hitter; DJ Sam Q. The talented, low key and successful Jay Q, is credited with successful hits for Hiplife heavyweights; Castro, Pope Skinnie, Dr. Poh, King David, Buk Bak, Akosua Agyapong, Ofori Amponsah, Pizo, Kokovelli, Tatale, Obrafour, Kwabena Kwabena, Ronnie, Barosky, Akasanoma, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Kofi Nti, Lucky Mensah and many more.
Jay Q in an exclusive phone interview with this writer stated that prior to embarking on this trip, he had informed many people in the states of his intention of coming to America. He undertook on the journey because there are many up and coming artistes across America who want to work with him but were having difficulties coming to Ghana and record. He decided that by being in the US, it would create an opportunity for those artistes and also offer his services . He says the best idea is having the artiste present and creating ideas together. He says since he arrived, he has received lots of offers from artistes. As a result of the overwhelming offers, he has decided to extend his two-week stay and when he goes back to Ghana, he will also return to accommodate everyone.
On how he gets beats, Jay Q said he listens to the artiste and he will ask what idea he or she has in mind. Based on information gathered from the artiste, it gives him an idea to create a beat.
*The story behind his signature sound *
Jay said he had been in the game for a while and people did not recognize his work so he decided to come out with something unique. Then he unleashed Jamma beats and initially got criticized. In an effort to stick to his unique style and overcome his critics, he decided to add a signature sound. He had at first thought about using the sound of thunder but he changed his mind and decided to use the sound of a broken bottle. The reason behind the concept, when a glass or a bottle drops, it draws attention hence his signature "Jay Q and the broken bottle sound". Surely his fans worldwide have become familiar with his unique signature beats.
On how he defines success, Jay Q said it is when one holds on to a dream and in the course of it, did not get any help but perseveres to achieve that dream on his/her own. That is his definition of success and he offered an encouraging advice to young and upcoming artistes not to see Hiplife as only a money-making venture but should take their education seriously. They need education for their music and not music for their education he says. No doubt, knowledge is power.
*SPECIAL SHOUTS FROM JAY Q*
Jay Q would like to offer special outs to; DJ Sam Q for "holding it down" and linking him up with many artistes, Ghanaweb, Ghanamusic.com
*For artistes who would like to contact Jay Q in the USA should call 630 362 3409 or send an email; Qlexentertainment@yahoo.com .
*WELCOME TO THE STATES, THE ORIGINATOR OF JAMMA SOUNDS, JAY Q* *(Ayefenokye) – 'Tshwa, Tshwa, Tshwa , OMANYE ABA , Yao!" *
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