Get to know: Q The Question 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

Q The Question is the best promoter and one of the best music execs in history. I’m a bonafide hustler that doesn’t take no for an answer and ready to shake shit up.

How did you get the name Q The Question? 

Well when I did college radio at my alma mater North Carolina A&T, I just didn’t have a name. I just went by my initial Q and my last name. Q. Hatfield, until Ant Butta butta who I did the show with gave me the name. I wasn’t sure about it at first, then I loved it. 

Where are you from? 

Philadelphia!!! I grew up in the Germantown section on Chew and Locust Ave. Die Hard Eagles fan and all. 

How did you get involved in the music business? 

First I was an intern at a company in Philly called Royalty Records. They would do showcases and stuff like that for artists, especially many locals in Philly. I would help pass out flyers, promote the events and more. Next I got started off as a journalist for many Hip-Hop Websites. Websites and blogs such as HIPHOPDX, Yo Raps, HHNLive, Ozone Magazine, The Source you name it. It was great to interview my favorite rappers, singers, athletes, just celebs in general. I gained many connections and all that.

Who would you consider your influences?

 It’s so many! Puffy, Master P, Dame Dash to Berry Gordy, Clive Davis, even Coach K and P of QC. I would like to add Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, Birdman, Jay Z, Nas, and Nicki Minaj. It’s so many names who I respect that contributed to the culture in many ways, whether musically or from the boardroom. Let’s not forget Kevin Liles, Steve Stoute and Birdman as well. 

What are you working on for the rest of 2022? 

Well, my label SKE Records is taking off and it feels good the hard work is being noticed. Looking to sign more talent and win the game. Shawn Archer’s new project “4 Yall” 2 is doing well and I’m also working with and managing Jada Ali, she’s got fire! Check her new project “Hard To Love” out now.

What services do you provide for artists? 

Public Relations, management and street team promotion. It’s been great to work with many major and indie labels working projects. When it comes to the street team, we got Philly on lock. Talent is one thing but it takes a team to push that talent as well, it goes hand in hand.

What do you usually look for in an artist?

Work ethic is major for me, also charisma and song making ability, but if the grind matches the musical gift you can’t lose. 

Anything else you’d like to say?

That when it’s all said and done, Q The Question will be one of the best to ever do it.

Follow Q on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/qthequestion/

Get to know: Nick Bagz

On a snowy Winter day in Chicago young rapper Nick Bagz found himself  in a recording studio.  It was 2004,  Bagz was 14 and was tired of watching Mc’s on TV when he knew deep down inside he had something that the world needed to hear too. Being from the windy city Bagz knew that his story would be different from most mainstream artists. Determined to approach the game with a unique style he went into the booth with a vengeance. He shouted, “What’s good lil N**** they call me Nick. I be throwing up them forks so you can call me sick!” That bar was written in support of Larry Hoover and the concept of Growth and Development. 

At a young age Nick Bagz knew the direction he wanted to go and that music could be a way to share his story with the world. Bagz went to artists’ showcases after he recorded a few songs to practice his craft. Doing this helped him network with the big fish in Chicago’s Music Scene. In 2010 Bagz was incarcerated on weapons charges. His Street affiliation stagnated his goal to make it big in the music industry. 

Determined to fight the depression of being locked up and away from family Bagz went to his musical Roots. Every Night He hosted a talent showcase on his deck. The Deck was a term used to describe the housing units in Cook County Jails notorious Division 1; the same jail division Al Capone was housed in. Bagz performed songs that he wrote from his cell as the whole deck listened. Multiple other talented rap artists and vocalists joined in everytime and it became a culture behind the jail walls to use lyrics to tell your story. Life gave Nick Bagz lemons; he made lemonade. 

In Chicago County Jail Bagz met OTF Boonie. Drill music was being created outside of the jail walls and Boonie Inspired Nick with stories of his OTF affiliates finding success through making music. 

Nick was released from prison and focused on getting back active on the music scene and staying out of trouble. He worked at a famous shoe store in Chicago and me alot of Chicago Rap Artists and Djs. After receiving praise and support from fellow inmates and being known to have bars, Bagz knew he couldn’t sleep on his talents. 7/4/14 was a special day for Nick because he dropped his mixtape. He linked up with Chief Keef’s DJ after meeting him in the shoe store and dropped “Baggage Claim” on livemixtapes. Dj Amaris got Nick Bagz some radio spins and promotion and a buzz was created.

Knowing he needed a bigger buzz Bagz reached out to late Chicago Influencer Zack Tv to do an interview. Zack was famous for bringing artists like lil Durk and Chief Keef notoriety at the beginning of their careers by interviewing them.  Nick Bagz grew a bond with Zack Tv which was broken due to Zack’s senseless murder in 2018. He knew that he could not let Zack’s legacy die so he bought a camera. Bagz had intentions to use the skills that he learned from Zack to promote talent and push Chicago forward. Nick took to his YouTube channel and started posting content. 

Tmz reached out when Nick Bagz started vlogging and he contributed to their live shows for 2 years. That opportunity gave him the confidence that he needed to start his own media company Checkthatbag Media. With this New validation Bagz began interviewing Artists and doing photography for Memo 600. Memo introduced Bagz to King Von and he captured their last performance together on video. This video went viral after the passing of King Von. Bagz took this as a testament to prove the importance of media. Sometimes all we have left of great people are memories, pictures, and videos.

Currently as a MC, photographer, and businessman Nick bagz is on top of his game.

He just dropped a single on all platforms “Slimed Out”. Slimed Out is about trust and a look into his new Atlanta lifestyle. Look out for his next Mixtape dropping in September “1000 Pardons”. Nick Bagz will aim to add his influence to the culture and push it to new levels.

Follow @checkthatbag on all social media!

Subscribe to his Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/checkthatbag/videos

Hoodcelebrityy Unleashes New “Liar/Last Laugh” In Response To Burna Boy’s “Last Last”

Jamaican born Bronx native, Hoodcelebrityy releases new remix “Liar / Last Laugh” in response to Burna Boy’s hit single “Last Last”. Hoodcelebrityy’s “Liar / Last Laugh” has gone viral on Tik Tok amassing over 1.1 Million organic views and counting! The female liberating remix is a breath of fresh air as it serves as an Afro Beats and Caribbean fusion.

This version of “Last Last” is sure to take over DJ sets at the hottest parties. The lyrics can relate to many women who are liberated after breaking up with a toxic ex! Her latest offering, “Liar / Last Laugh” (“Last Last” Remix) is off the heels of Hood Celebrity’s latest single “Signs”. In fact, she recently revealed the visuals for the sizzling “Signs” signs. Since its initial release at the top of August, the official music video has garnered over 1.8 million views and counting. Stay tuned here at Hip Hop’s Revival for more from the industry’s trendy Dancehall artist!