QP (Rapper)

Infobox musical artist
Name = QP


Landscape =
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Devon Hubbard
Alias = Young Q
Born = birth date and age|1985|12|14
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Died =
Origin = Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Instrument =
Genre = Rap
Hip-Hop

Occupation = Rapper, Songwriter
Years_active = 2004 - Present
Label = Element 9
Associated_acts = Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
URL = [http://www.qpborn2win.com]

Devon Hubbard, better known as the rapper QP, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 14, 1985. The 22 year old rapper is signed to Element 9, a New York based Record Label and Music Publisher, nominated for the 2008 Grammy Award for Best Rap Song [ [http://www.athensnews.com/news/campusnews/2008/feb/14/ou-alums-company-behind-grammy-nominated-crank/ The Athens NEWS | OU alum"s company behind Grammy-nominated "Crank That" ] ] .

Biography

Starting out as a freestyling rapper in 1996, QP gained performing experience in various parts of Cleveland, Ohio. He began recording demos and writing songs for himself and other artists, while establishing his name across Ohio and other parts of the Midwest.

In 2007, QP signed with NuBlud Management [ [http://www.nubludmanagement.com NuBlud Management LLC ] ] , a Cleveland based hip-hop management company run by music industry veteran, Tony "X" Franklin [ [http://media.www.bgnews.com/media/storage/paper883/news/2008/02/15/Pulse/The-Evolution.Of.Tony.Franklin-3212832.shtml#cp_article_tools The evolution of Tony Franklin - Pulse ] ] . While working the his new management company, QP was introduced to a variety of music industry professionals, who helped develop the young artist's sound and assisted in recording a professional quality demo to present to potential labels.

In 2008 QP's Demo brought him a record deal with the newly founded Element 9 Record Label [ [http://www.athensnews.com/entertainment/2008/mar/13/alumlabel-chief-wants-athens-become-hip-hop-hub/ The Athens NEWS | Alum/label chief wants Athens to become hip-hop hub ] ] . He is currently recording his debut album, titled "On the Down Low" scheduled to be released in the winter of 2008.

Discography

Studio Albums

* 2008: "Born 2 Win" ("release scheduled for Winter 2008")

Singles

* 2008: "Born 2 Win [ [http://www.emusic.com/album/Born-2-Win-Single-Born-2-Win-Single-MP3-Download/11204695.html Born 2 Win (Single) mp3s, Born 2 Win (Single) music downloads, Born 2 Win (Single) songs from eMusic.com ] ] "
* 2006: "The Norm 4 Me [ [http://e9hh.com/blog/?p=5 Element 9 New Music Review | QP- The Norm 4 Me ] ] "

Collaborations

* 2007: "N***a What" - Mz.Skittlez featuring QP

Filmography

Music Videos

* Mz.Skittlez featuring QP - "N***a What"

References

* [http://www.athensnews.com/entertainment/2008/mar/13/alumlabel-chief-wants-athens-become-hip-hop-hub/ The Athens News - QP Ohio University Show Preview]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCEUZxPJDgY Mz.Skittlez feat. QP - N****a What Video]
* [http://element9.ning.com/page/page/show?id=1972855%3APage%3A12201 QP Featured Artist- Element 9 Hip-Hop Online]

External Links

* [http://www.myspace.com/screamq QP Official Myspace]
* [http://www.qpborn2win.com QP's Album Blog]
* [http://www.imeem.com/officialqp QP on Imeem]