INDUSTRY INTERVIEW: Qwote
Written by Rick From Chicago on May 1st, 2008 in Audio, Industry Interview, Music. 85 views
Over the past few years, Miami’s ‘305’ area code has been well represented in the music industry by both the city’s new school (Rick Ross, Plies) and old school artists (Trick Daddy, Trina). The only problem, however, is that the intense Florida spotlight has only been shining on hip-hop–that is, until now.
Using his crafty lyrical skill and his compelling vocals, R&B/Pop singer Qwote recently nabbed record deals with Miami based “indie major,” Slip-N-Slide Records, and prominent major player, Jive. Together, along with the assistance of Steve Obas’s Final Cut Records, the labels will release the Miamian’s debut album, “Qwote UnQwote,” later this summer.
In an exclusive interview with DJBooth‘s DJ “Z,” Qwote steps inside the booth to talk about why being signed to multiple record labels is an important benefit, why he recorded three versions of his debut single, and which iconic pop star he is most often compared to in the industry.
