Q the Profit

What can you say about a young mc (not to be confused with the one hit wonder) who is up and coming, raw & witty, spitting real fire but conscious lyrics, holding down open mc venues all throughout NYC, and reps Jesus Christ as his lord and savior to the fullest without compromising his standards well meet the god mc from Brownville, Brooklyn, NY by the name of Q the Prophet the Soul Hustler.

Born Quason T. Durant is one dynamic multi- talented sensation. He is a rapper, producer, songwriter, composer, dancer and actor. Q has performed on the same stages with artists such as Ll Cool J, Ice T, and Shyheim, smooth the Hustler & trigger the Gambler, Jin the Asian emcee, lady luck, as well as, Hezekiah Walker, Helen Baylor, Vickie winans. Cissy Houston and Donnis McClurkin to name a few his first Gospel Hip Hop exposure was in August of 1994 at the Great Allen Cathedral when they shot a music video entitled, reach one teach one, and also has a cameo appearance in radio head’s music video entitled, no phone.

His talent has also earned him 1 place in the 2003 McDonald’s Gospel fest at the legendary Newark Symphony Hall in Newark, New Jersey. Q has performed in numerous showcase in NYC consistently putting t down in spots like training camp (hosted by Mental Supreme) @ club Pyramid and Unsigned live NYC (hosted by Red Bandit and Aos Entertainment) @ club speed, including shows @ the platinum Lounge, Cherry Lounge Sputnik’s in Bklyn, caroline’s comedy club, Bowery Poetry Club, remote Lounge Don Hills etc, including out of state. He as also made television appearances and radio interviews. Q the Prophet was nominated in 2 categories for the 2006 4th Annual Underground Music Awards, and has recently won for Best Gospel Hip Hop for the 2007 5th Annual Underground Music Awards.

Q the Prophet can also be seen on Whatz Really Hood DVD Vol 7, and What’s Really Hood Vol 9.5 with his award winning music video entitled, momma’s only child; Nutritious Visions DVD Vol 2 entitled, holy hip-hop the ministry. Plus can be heard on club speed’s open mic Wednesdays at speed soundtracks 1&2, Quest the word Smiths’s schooling mix tape, Rah’ soon mixtape entitled god’s favorite rapper, Maveric’s fame & Money E.P. and the Medinice. American bible society’s conkrete Angels compilation album, and the list goes on and on. Q the Prophetis also featured on konquer the wold vol. 2, hosted by Dj Kay Slay, Grafh, Dj Woogie and Dub Floyd. Q has made history as the first Christian emcee to ever appear on a Kay Slay mixtape. Q is not only a musician but is also minister of the bible faith word Cathedral Church in Brooklyn, Ny under the leadership of bishop Gregory A. Foster. Q holds a very strong testimony of the street life. He came from hustling drugs and gang banging, to preaching the gospel at the age of 15. Q shares his testimony to over millions of youth who are caught in the thug life. Q also has an E.P. currently being pushed independently entitled, touch & agrees, and was formerly of the collective once known as the mission field. Now the Prophet runs with a strong movement of positive artists, and entrepreneurs, known as the B.U.R.N.U movement; where their objective is to bring unity through Hip-Hop.

With all these accomplishments, and achievements; there is no doubt that Q the Prophet was already Carved himself into hip-hop history, with a publicist, and only little bit of radio and television air play. The future o the the music industry is looking much brighter for the music industry is looking much brighter for the young artist to enter in, and make ultimate impact. He constantly focuses on God, and maintaining integrity and good character. His heart is always open towards the youth of today, and making a difference in people’s lives, though the power of Jesus Christ. His labor for God is not in Vain.

There is Jay-Z, DMX, 50 Cent, Nas, and there’s Q the Prophet!!! Get ready to see and hear the next phase & praise of hip hop like you have never heard or seen before, as Q hits every street corner worldwide one thug at a time. In God’s business, it’s a 24-7 operation. And the hustle just won’t stop!