Terrance Quaites, or “
TQ”, burst onto the scene with an edgy look suited more for a rapper than a vocalist. However, his first hit “Westside” from his “They Never Saw Me Coming” album showed off his vocals and range on the R&B front. He found success as a singer and as a songwriter.
He’s penned records for the likes of, Dru Hill, NSYNC, Jagged Edge, Lil Wayne, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and many others. As an artist, he has released nearly a dozen albums while enjoying worldwide acclaim. In fact, his international success has superseded his fame in the States, During his time on Cash Money Records, he would work hand and hand with legendary producers Mannie Fresh and Jazze Pha while sharing the stage with The Hot Boys, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, BG, and Turk. He provided hooks and vocals for The Big Tymers (Birdman and Mannie Fresh) as well.
As leader of the legendary multi-platinum selling rap group, The Wu-Tang Clan,
RZA, or Bobby, as he is known to close friends and colleagues, had a particular way of putting beats to razer-sharp lyrics that made you feel part of a songâs creative process. Fans feel RZAâs music, both from Wu-Tang and his solo and collaborative efforts, on a cellular level.
An urban-bred intellectual who expresses through a mic or camera lens, RZA is considered prophetic to his community and perhaps a unicorn to mainstream culture. With a penchant for Eastern philosophy as is evident in the name Wu-Tang Clan and lyrical nods to Shaolin Kung Fu, RZA shared, âOne thing Iâm looking forward to doing in the near future⦠Iâve never been to India, and I have to check that one off,â referring to the top item on his bucket list. I recommended he connect with Indian author and yogi, Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, when he makes the trip. RZA is so well-read and well-