Keeping Up With Que

My mixtape release party for my second project ‘On A Journey’ at 473 (2224 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74110) was a success in collaboration with ‘The Underground Collective’, and ‘Lakeside Dispensary.’ Also dynamic performances from local artist ‘Savvy Kray’, ‘Nathan Scott’ , ‘Makellah, and a conversation with Reverend ‘Carmen White Janak’ about the Journey! I also collaborated with 473 to create a signature cocktail for the occasion, called the ‘Ororo Munroe’ inspired by my favorite super hero Storm, from X-Men. The drink had a mix of A mix of Porter peaches, hibiscus, strawberry, lime, and Rum.

I’ve also recently performed at a festival called ‘pärla Fest’ (a city wide creative festival) for their ‘Off The Porch’ series pop up concert promoting my new mixtape ‘On A Journey.’ Pärla means: to transform into something greater or more valuable.

“I bet you thought you knew me It’s 365 days around the sun!” My second mixtape ’On A Journey’ is available now on my Soundcloud YouTube, and website Queology.net.

Partnership with Non Profit Organization ‘Tulsa Creative Engine’🎚

I have some big news to share. I was selected in the TCE ‘Tulsa Creative Engine’ Music Business Accelerator’ 2022 Cohort. ‘Tulsa Creative Engine’ is a non profit organization investing in artist that build culture.

Launching this weekend, this program is designed to empower Tulsa, based musicians by teaching entrepreneurial skills to build sustainable business in music careers.

Me, out of 9 artist will embark on a 7 week program, and be supported as artist entrepreneur’s. We will develop business skills, training, work with mentors, make new industry connections, and receive a grant to invest into our music careers, and more.

Thank you for the opportunity ‘Tulsa Creative Engine’ Taking full advantage. Congratulations to the rest of the Cohort.

Performing Live At “Tulsa Pride” 2018

My first LIVE show for the Summer performing my full mixtape Days In The Midwest 🌵will be this Saturday June 2nd for the Tulsa Pride festival sponsored by Oklahomans for equality. I’m hitting the stage at 2:00pm, and the event is open to the public! Can’t wait to take the stage again and celebrate Pride with you all. See you there! Days In The Midwest produced by Sol Ray is available for free now on SoundCloud , for download on DatPiff ,and on my #YouTube channel.

Days In The Midwest 🌵 produced by Sol Ray is available for free now on SoundCloud , for download on DatPiff ,and on my #YouTube channel.

DBQ Magazine 2017 Fall Issue: The Love List “Our Pop Culture” Interview with David Bridgeforth →

DB: How would you describe your sound of music? QM: I would describe my sound of music as conscious R&B soul.

DB: what is the message you wish to convey with your songs? 

QM: I want people to be inspired to take on any obstacle that life has thrown them by tapping into their own inner God potential. Also my music is about complete self acceptance, and spiritual awakening, especially for black gay men. I think straight people have had this very flawed assumption that gay people can not be divine, or can’t be seen as holy beings. I want to change that. 

DB: who inspires you as a black gay young male artist?  

QM: As a young black gay male artist, I am mostly inspired by myself becuase I don’t see anyone in this music industry, really doing what I’m trying to do, or bring to the table. But I must say that I am a big fan of Beyonce, as well as inspired by her artistry, and work ethic. Just like she inspires, uplifts, and empowers women, I want to do the same for gay men. 

DM: When did you first know you wanted to sing, dance, and entertain? 

QM: I’ve always been very passionate about music, and performing arts since childhood, growing up singing in the church choir, and praise teams. However, it wasn’t until recently that I gained the confidence to actually pursue a career in music. I would always here that openly gay men could not be successful in the music industry. So I would say in my mid twenties, I realized that I was sleeping on myself, and sabatoging my talents, when I saw other queer artist of color, shattering those flawed perceptions, which leveled up my confidence. 

DB: What inspired your new EP “Days In The Midwest?” 

QM: My mixtape “Days In The Midwest🌵” is a window to my heart, and soul. It tells the story from start to finish, about my experience growing up as a gay black male in the Midwest, trying to survive in an environment where I don’t feel supported finding happiness, and manifesting my dreams. Aside from my sexuality, I wanted to pay tribute to my child hood, and growing up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It’s also inspired by 90’s music, which I grew up on, became influenced by, became influenced by, and has inspired my sound, and direction as an artist. 

DB: What kind of impact do you hope your music makes on your culture? 

QM: I want to leave my mark on the culture, in a spiritual way, and I hope that my music, will help other black gay men, rediscover their own spirituality, and strength, when they don’t always feel important to their communities.  I also want them to know that they are not alone. 

My debut mixtape Days In The Mid West is available on SoundCloud, and for download on DatPiff.com  

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My First Single #CarefreeBlackBoy Now Officially On YouTube

My first single #CarefreeBlackBoy, released on my Birthday December 9th, 2016, is now officially up on my YouTube Channel with the brand new official single cover. Like Comment, and subscribe. My debut mixtape #DaysInTheMidwest 🌵Is coming soon to my Soundcloud account.