Today we’d like to introduce you to Quay Doodae.
Hi Quay, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Music has always been around me since a baby. More so in the church. I remember seeing my cousins playing the drums or organ. My mom and aunties used to sing in the choir. I even used to sing in the children choir when I was younger. Coincidently in high school I used to hang around people that used to do music. Back then I used to be reserved to myself so I never used to say too much or express myself much I was a background character in life. I remember my brother had a studio session and I went with him. While we are sitting at the studio talking. I remember the producer told me, “you would be a good artist. You have that smooth voice like Gunna.” I still never gave it much thought after that. Not until maybe a couple months later. My brother used to always be recording and one day I just wanted to try it out. Back then we didn’t have much because recording equipment was expensive. So we recorded on GarageBand with some Xbox headphones. And since that day I felt like it was something I was meant to do. I used to just record anything but as time got older I was making music that was authentic and work I was proud of. This is about 2021 now where I’m constantly recording but I never had the money for studio time, so I used to record from home then I would send my songs to the studio engineer to get them mixed and mastered. I put out good relatable music that got positive feedback and now here we are today. I am constantly in the studio and don’t have a plan on stopping soon.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Absolutely not! I wouldn’t even want a smooth road because it wouldn’t be worth chasing. If I had a smooth road I wouldn’t even be who I am today. I love and embrace the struggle. Working with technology you’ll lose songs. Sessions will get corrupted. Life itself also took a toll for a while in different stages of my life. Starting off I didn’t have a lot of money so I couldn’t put out good quality music. I was also fighting a mental health battle within myself. Mental health is so important to me now especially when being an artist.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am an independent hip hop/rap artist. I record all types of music but I love creating relatable music about struggle and perseverance. My most notable singles like “Misunderstood”, “John Madden”, and “Hustlers Mentality” best gives people assurance about the reason for hardship and how to victory is just over the hill. I am most proud of the effect emotionally my music has on people. I remember a girl on instagram live telling me how my music helped her with her depression. I feel as if that is what sets me apart from not only those in my city but those around the world as well. I am a different because I choose transparency over imagery. I don’t mind showing my flaws and scars because that what made me who I am and it made people relate and feel as if they are not alone.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is when being proud of what you do aligns with who you are. A lot of people are doing what they love with nothing to show. A lot of people have a lot to show but absolutely hate what they are doing. I’ve never wanted to fit into any of those categories. I want my work to be what I want to do and making a living off a want is not only success it’s a calling.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quaydoodae?igsh=MWU5Zzc5NW15Y2xqbg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CvBCfB6WW/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Twitter: https://x.com/quayhoncho?s=21
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@quaydoodae?si=2vm30L-hbRXLMEx3
Image Credits
Kalebsvision
Siciliacreative
