QG of Shackled Down Productions

Q.G. is back on the chart path with his second album released by Shackled Down Productions, Ohio's hot new indie label. The Ohio rapper, raised on the streets of Columbus, infuses his raw talent with a polished vocal style combined with a down south appeal. The street’s of the capital city of Ohio encouraged him to follow his passion and start making music.

Q.G. aka George A. Quinn Jr., reflects his talent as a producer-songwriter on every hard-hitting track of Haven Major Things. He raps with local blues singer Talishia, in a memorable duet called “Living This Ghetto Life“, which has taken over the airwaves by storm. Feel the intensity on tracks like "Not Like Mine". "Strippers Delight (the remix)", "Trials & Tribulations" and of course the inspiration for the album "Haven Major Things."

Q.G. has taken the stage with some of Ohio must talented musical group’s like; D.A., Lyrical Minds, Envy‘us, Cleveland’s own Adrenalin Rush, Land Mind and many more! Q.G.’s single, Not “Like Mine”, was featured on Cleveland’s WCSB 89.3. In the first two weeks alone, the single received over 100 request!

One of the album's first singles, "Living This Ghetto Life", captures the essence of Q.G. and his lyrical talents. Destined to set a new trend in the rap game, “Haven Major Things” will definitely catch your attention.

Biography

Originally inspired by Run DMC, close friends, and family, Q.G. entered the entertainment world at the young age of 12. He began his career singing in the church choir. He later joined his school choir and band were he began to learn how to play the saxophone and drums.

In 1993, Q.G. left the music world to go to college and prepare for unexpected but welcomed fatherhood. Q.G. remained in the music industry purely as a socialite, and built many working relationships with several MC's, DJ's and Producers. Staying with his god given talents he studied and mastered his musical skills. Through the inspiration of fellow M.C.'s, Q.G. soon began plotting the re-emergence of his career. In 2003, he started his own record label called Shackled Down Productions (www.shackleddownpro.com/www.html) to help publish and release his own material. Through hard work and an unbreakable spirit, Q.G. developed a heavy buzz on the local circuit as the most anticipated yet unheard MC in the local game.

With his underground sound yet commercial appeal, Q.G worked steadily to provide local mix tape and compilation DJ's with his work. As an artist, his goal was to perfect and release the material he has accumulated over the past 10 years. With the local buzz behind him and a hunger that needed to be feed, Q.G. released his first solo CD entitled: Unpackaged Product. The freshmen CD got great reviews but fell short of success due to poor finances and distribution. Yearning for success, he took a step back and began focusing on the business aspect of the game. With a working knowledge of the business, he then re-focused his energy and buried himself deep in the studio. Six months later he immerged with a phenomenal yet fresh sound that was sure to be hot. Still unable to acquire the appropriate funding, he began hustling the CD in the streets, outside of clubs, and on the Internet. This massive effort proved successful. In January of 2005 the Promotion Company Mic Masters, out of Cleveland Ohio, caught wind of the hard-hitting CD on www.CDbaby.com.

Through e-mails and phone conferences they began discussing possible promotional strategies to get the CD more exposure. With a unified vision they started dispersing promotional material through out the streets of Cleveland. After igniting an interest in the public they staged several local store appearances. This showed demand for the product and more of Q.G. witch prompted several live performances.

Most recently Q.G. has been focusing his strengths as a performance artist lending his talents to the TV & Radio world via live talk show’s and performances. He aired on Adelphia TV Stations regional program entitled: Cleveland’s Rhyme & Rhythm, which aired his 30-minute performance, Live at the Robin’s Nest. He also did a live Radio interview show for WCSB 89.3, Urban Lullabies Hosted by DJ A.

Some of his upcoming projects include the release of a compilation entitle: The Hostile Takeover Network Presents: Turn it up Vol 1, and Shackled Down Productions Presents: OH10 Vol 1 He attributes his strength to move forward in his career to his family, friends, and fans. His talent has been compared to the likes of Eric Sermen and Bun-B -which he says "...is the utmost of compliments to be even be put in a similar category".

Contact info @ www.shackleddownpro.com/www.html

Yes I perfrom Live hit me up if you wanna book me for a show!

shackleddownpro@yahoo.com