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Q's musical journey started from a young age listening to music played by his parents. It was at the age of 12 when Q first got involved with the UK Garage scene, buying vinyls and tape packs. When his vinyl collection grew larger Q finally got a pair of decks in his bedroom. After teaching himself to mix Q started to get bookings at local parties at the age of 15. Producing came at the age of 16 when he attended college (BTEC National Diploma, Music Technology) Q's first taste of 1xtra was when he was invited on as a guest on one of the UKG shows to showcase a few of the songs he produced. while at the station he dropped off a mix CD, and was later asked to host a show on the UK's leading black music station.
Q Joined 1xtra in 2004 as a DJ to host the UKG Mixshow, being the youngest DJ at the station he brought a new energy and sound the the airwaves of which had the foundation of UKG, but with a new twist.
it was around the same time Q released his first vinyl, 'Love Like This (The Reasons)' which was a big hit on the Bassline scene. This brought him more bookings at Bassline events and as time Q produced more hits such as 'Tea Bag', 'Dirty' and later 'You Wot!' DJ Q is now at the forefront of the Bassline scene as one of its Leading DJ's / Producers.
2008 has seen Q hit mainstream success with remix credits to his name such as 'Valerie' by Mark Ronson and Amy Winehouse, Dizzy Rascal's 'Flex', H20 feat Platnum 'Whats it Gonna Be' , and Platnum's latest single 'Love Shy' to name a few.
Q's own production includes the huge 'You wot' Single featuring MC Bonez, ofwhich was recently released via Ministry of Sound, has chalked up over an impressive one million sales across the board with both compilation and single sales, the youtube hits alone again has amassed over a million views of both the single and video.
Aside from the Weekly 1Xtra show, DJ Q has been embraced by Radio One with many guest slots such as 'the Essential mix', Trevor Nelson's Saturday show, a mini mix for Annie Mac, Rob Da Bank, Mistajam & Pete Tong's 'In New Music We Trust', Q has also played music in various countries over the years such as Ibiza, Malia, Ayia Napa, Kos, Corfu, Switzerland & America.
He has recently secured an exclusive worldwide deal with EMI Publishing.

DJ Q on Nisi Beach, Ayia Napa

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I'm interested in hearing from and possibly working with anyone who has talent, so if thats you then feel free to get in touch!
This also goes for up and coming producers. Feel free to send me your music.
You can use the following email address: djqonline@gmail.com