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Faton Macula took a chance, moved to America and ended up working with names such as Marc Anthony, Mary J. Blige, Miguel, Missy Elliot, Already launching a number 1 hit in Kosovo (“Telat”), Faton could’ve stayed in his home country and just thrived off of that success, but he decided to step outside of his comfort zone and thrived for it Faton tells us his story from what got him into playing, and his personal drive to constantly seek new challenges

Durim Zuta, 18 year old entrepreneur tells us how he started his luxury car service at only the age of 14! While most high schoolers are focusing their time on video games or trying to figure out life, Durim was running a business and renting out cars to some of your favorite artists (Fetty Wap, A Boogie, French Montana etc.) Durim tells us how he started the business at such a young age and some of the risks he took to manage its growth. Now 4 years later his business has been thriving more than ever and he’s consistently adding to his list of luxury cars. Tune in to the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast episode

Jonathan Libby is the CEO of steady state finance which will be offering smart contract DeFi insurance. Jon will be launching a revolutionary system which will protect users & protocols with Steady States DeFi insurance. Coming from a finance background Jonathan was skeptical of the Crypto world at first, but after more research started seeing the vast possibilities and eventually saw the different opportunities available in this world. From there, he eventually started putting together an idea for insurance that will actually work in Decentralized Finance. Tune in and find out more about the DeFi world, what steady state finance has to offer and how you can potentially get involved in this new world of finance. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @the_qbpc and also check our our website for news, episodes and more www.qbmediagroup.com

Jonathan Libby is the CEO of steady state finance which will be offering smart contract DeFi insurance. Jon will be launching a revolutionary system which will protect users & protocols with Steady States DeFi insurance. Coming from a finance background Jonathan was skeptical of the Crypto world at first, but after more research started seeing the vast possibilities and eventually saw the different opportunities available in this world. From there, he eventually started putting together an...

We sit down with one of the pioneers of hip hop in Milan Italy, Jack The Smoker. Jack was one of the earliest hip hop artists in Italy back from when Hip Hop was not popular in Italy, and through determination has pushed through hardships to reach a level that is now recognized in the country through a platinum album to being signed to the Machete record label which is one of the biggest independent labels in Europe. From being involved in rap battles earlier in his career and performing in venues with 20-30 people to now collaborating with global brands like Sony and Fifa, Jack the Smoker is a true example of how staying focused and determined on your goal can take you to amazing new heights. Tune in and find out more about the hip hop scene in Italy, and the great things Machete and Jack have done to inspire even the next generation of artists throughout Italy to push the hip hop genre further forward in Italy. Don't forget to follow us on instagram @The_qbpc & @Jack_the_smoker_ and also tune in to our website for news, episodes and more!! www.qbmediagroup.com

Dan's music is centered around an instrument called the "Handpan", an instrument created in 2001 in Switzerland. He tells us about how difficult it initially was to even find a handpan in the world, and his early experiences with homemade instruments made in places like Siberia and Italy out of peoples garage. Dan also discusses his career shift and how mastering the hanpan allowed him to eventually pursue music full time. Determined to push the limits of music revolving around this instrument, Dan's playing style is both beautifully melodic and intensely percussive. He brings his 18 years of percussion experience to create a stylistic approach that invites the listener to experience elements of multiple genres of music all housed in one easily digestible format, while keeping the handpan as the centerpiece of his compositions. In addition to multiple solo tours across Australia, Europe and the USA, Mulqueen has also shared the stage with Shpongle for two sold out concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and collaborated with artists such as Mereba, Long Arm, Zebbler Encanti Experience and many more. Don't forget to follow us on instagram @The_QBPC and Dan at @DanMulqueen Also check out our website www.qbmediagroup.com for up to date news, episodes and more!

We kick this episode off with a performance from talented musician Jxck and end it with a performance from surprise guest Dre Got The Blues! .Jxck discusses his early career and his initial move from Maine to NYC and how his passion for music brought the idea of moving to New York in the first place. Jxck tells us how he med Dre Got The Blues early on in college and from there they kicked things off right away with their collaborative album titled 'Bluejack' Together along with a couple of other musicians they created the Sauce Collective and hit the road running by performing on stages around New York. With his newest album 'Beautiful Day' .Jxck shows you a soulful feel mixed with his R&B vibes, make sure to tune in to his newest album! Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @The_Qbpc and follow .Jxck at @_Jxckmusic

In this episode we sit down with talented artist Prayah, who has more recently signed to Busta Rhyme’s Conglomorate label. Prayah is one of the few artist that was signed to a major label without releasing an original song yet. We discuss Prayahs early life, how he ran away from home as a 12 year old and his many struggles throughout life from being shot 5 times, to being in a coma for nearly a month and despite all of this he still reached a high level of success that many would have bet against. Prayah keeps his humble attitude in all aspects of life and is prepared to take over the scene, with a couple of different albums in the works just waiting to be released. One of his major goals is to eventually perform on the BET awards, and at the pace he is going we would not be surprised to see him reach this goal. His hit single ‘Bad Man Ting’ has accumulated over 20million views across youtube and even more on streaming platforms. Reaching all of these milestones with only a handful of singles out is no easy feat, so we are excited to see the new levels he will reach once his first album is released. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @the_qbpc and Prayah @therealprayah Check out our website as well for the latest episodes and news about the show and all of our media work www.qbmediagroup.com

DeAndre Jurell Pulliam, professionally known as Kool Kidd Dre, is a singer, rapper, and producer from Mt. Vernon, New York. Kool Kidd Dre was influenced by rappers like JAY-Z, Big Pun, and Eminem while still in elementary school. He was eager to learn about producing because he was impressed by artists like Kanye West and Pharrell Williams who made their own beats. Once his mom passed from breast cancer at 13, he dove into his music to escape the noise.After graduating from The Institute of Audio Research in New York City and further developing his skills as an engineer, Kool Kidd Dre has been able to take full control of his own sound. He's released 4 EPs, 1 single, and 1 instrumental project as producer.In 2021 Kool Kidd Dre collaborated with his fellow Stainless Global label mates Steelyone and Soleil Laurent on the album RYDE A Traveling Love Story. He's also recently worked with hip hop legends Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Polish sensation Tymek, and Asian superstar Dwagie.Kool Kidd Dre has performed at SXSW for multiple years, opening for acts such as Ace Hood, PnB Rock, Metro Boomin, Twista, and Wyclef Jean. He's also performed many international dates in several countries including Taiwan, France, and Poland.On Feb. 12th he will release "It's Not Me, It's You," a 3 song EP. A video for the lead single "On and Off" drops Feb. 8th.March 5th is the release date for "Work Bae," the first single from his debut album "5GZ Later" which will be released May 19th The Questionable Behavior - @The_QBPC Edison Jakupi - @your2cents Kool Kidd Dre - @Drethekoolest Dion Jakupi - @DionCreates

In this Episode, Edison sits down with talented singer/songwriter of Albanian descent, Mimoza. Mimoza has made a name for herself with her strong vocals and empowering lyrics which are evident in every song. She mentions that all of her songs come from personal experience and from the heart, what starts out as a personal message to herself becomes advice to anyone listening. Mimoza’s remarkable songwriting is also showcased by Ava Max’s song, ‘Kings & Queens’, which was written by Mimoza and charted #1 on the US billboards for 8 weeks! On top of that she’s written songs for different movies and hopes for to have her music featured on the next Disney ht movie! Edison also discusses with Mimoza about her latest success, with single ‘Young Queen’, and her idea to portray her Albanian heritage in the video, and surprises her with a couple of facts that most people would not know about her. Tune in and find out what this amazing talent will continue bringing to the table as she continues her goal in reaching the top in the Music industry Don't forget to follow us on instagram @The_QBPC & Mimoza at @MissMimoza Check out our website for exclusive content www.Qbmediagroup.com

As proven by his many features on popular publications like Boi-1da, Rap Wave, Sway’s Universe and others, Breeze Mantana's continued growth in the Hip Hop community is one to look out for. In this interview we discuss his risky move to Atlanta from New York without a proper plan, just on the idea that he wants better and more. Now a few years later, he has not only achieved new things in Atlanta, but has also opened up his own business which has given him the freedom to work even more on his art. Breeze releases a brief clip of an unreleased track on the show, and tells us what is yet to come in his career and the plan for an upcoming EP as well as visuals to go along with it. We discuss how he began writing music, the significant milestones he's reached in his career that have helped him evolve, and his need for a move away from New York in order to sharpen his senses and focus in even more on his music. Make sure to tune in to this episode and many more as we sit down with some of the most anticipated talents globally. And make sure to follow us on instagram: The Questionable Behavior - @The_QBPC Edison Jakupi - @your2cents Breeze Mantana - @breezemantana Dion Jakupi - @DionCreates

Edon Molla is a singer, songwriter & producer of Albanian descent, whose impressive work ethic has shocked even Grammy-winning artist Roberta Flack who stated “This boy is special and the world will hear him one day” This work ethic mixed with his talent is reflected perfectly with both his albums reaching over 1million streams. In this episode, among other things, we discuss Edon’s work with Ms. Flack, how the universe has continuously put him on the path to music, and his influences throughout the process of music. We also discuss the topic of dreams and goals, and how Edon let go of his lifestyle as an athlete and aspirations of the NBA, for a new and more exciting passion for him, which was music. Make sure to follow us on Instagram: Edison - @your2cents Edon - @Edonm The Questionable Behavior @the_qbpc

NEW SEASON!! After a short break due to the world pandemic, we kick off a new season with a long time friend of the show and world known hair stylist and make up artist, Noli Salihi. Noli, like Edison, came to the Unites States in 1999 due to the war in Kosovo. Before the war Noli placed top 3 in Europe for best hair stylist, and had one of the most popular salons in Eastern Europe. During the war the salon was burned down, and he had to start his career from the beginning in the United States. Now almost 20 years later, Noli has worked with many A list stars in the United States and has once again started a thriving hair salon, and has also broadened his work with his makeup artistry as well as Line producing for movies/documentaries etc. We discuss this transition, and other accomplishments in Noli's career as well as give an inspiring message to the next generation on how you can never give up on your dreams, and cannot wait for others to acknowledge you, that must come from within. Don't forget to follow us on instagram: Show: @The_QBPC Host Edison: @Your2Cents Guest Noli: @NoliHairSalon & @NoliSpecialEffects

In this episode we sit down with one of the biggest talents coming out of the DMV area, Big Flock. Born and raised in Maryland, rapper Big Flock began performing around 2012. Big Flock was active in the Washington, D.C. area rap scene, releasing tracks both as part of the group and solo. His solo projects grew fiercer and darker as they went. Flock released the Sonny mixtape as well as an EP entitled Live Hungry, Die Fat in 2014, and the next two years brought the mixtapes Glockism, Kill Me Now, and The Great Depression, the latter of which featured guest spots from 21 Savage and Hoodrich Pablo Juan. Big Flock's songs and videos told tales of glorified gang violence and drug-dealing lifestyles, and the rapper lived what he wrote about. He was incarcerated for stretches of his early music career, and in late 2016 he was sentenced to three years for gun and drug charges. In March of 2017, Big Flock penned a regretful open letter to his public, apologizing for his crimes and stating that he finally realized -- a little too late -- that the streets didn't love anyone. The five-page letter was circulated widely and offered heavy life lessons for the rapper's fans and admirers. Tune in to this episode and find out how Big Flock plans on making up for lost time and how he plans on building on his already impressive music career.

Initially only seen under his fathers, Big Puns, light Chris Rivers has managed to outwork most artists his age and create a name for himself which stands alone. On his latest project G.I.T.U Chris Rivers manages to explore many different sounds that may have caught some of his fans off guard in a good way. Chris mentions that GITU is the “The most complete project” he has put out so far and also discusses with us his disappointments of his Delorean project in which he felt that he was “the worst rapper on his own project” This leads to a conversation discussing his time off of making music for a while, and the new mind set which led to this excellent new project G.I.T.U. which not only has tracks that everyone can vibe to, but the videos that go along with the project are entertaining and enrapturing as well. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @The_QBPC and Christ Rivers @Dragonsanddrivers

In this episode, we sit down with the talented Oswin Benjamin who we originally met on tour at Soundset Festival in Minnesotta. We discuss his early career and how he took a leap of faith and quit his job to pursue his dream. Years and a few milestones later Oswin can only appreciate the people that were around him and believed in him during those times. Oswin also discusses his time at Soundset festival as well as touring the country with other festivals such as Rolling loud, essence festival and more. With the most recent success shown by Oswin, it's easy to see his rise to future stardom. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @The_QBPC and Oswin Benjamin @OswinBenjamin

In this episode we sit down with long time friend Smarts aka SmartsKeys music who has most frequently features on previous guests Album, Steelyone. We discuss with Smarts his latest album 'YKTV' and the vibes that he's bringin us with it. Smarts is known for his jovial party music, manipulating his vocals for catchy hooks while also showing you his writing talents with in depth metaphors so it's no surprise that you'll be singing along to his newest album as well! We also discuss our time together at Imagine festival, and upcoming projects with Steelyone. We also have a brief guest appearance by Kool Kidd Dre. Make sure to subscribe to our channel and tune in to all podcast platforms for the audio version of our episodes! Instagram: @The_QBPC & @SmartsKeys

In this episode we sit down with North Miami artist Prez P and discuss not only his latest projects, but how he intends to continue to bring positive vibes through his music. Prez has a resume full of achievements and we touch on some of them, such as when Miamis own Rick Ross mentioned him on the Drinking Champs podcast, featuring on XXL Magazine as one of the next Miami rappers to watch out for on a list with artists such as Kodak Black, Denzel Curry and more. Prez P has been dropping music for nearly a decade and has worked with some of the best that Miami has to offer, making multiple cannabis friendly bangers along the way. He explains to us how he believes smoking cannabis has saved his life as well as discussing the miami community as a whole and how him along with the group from Roots Collective are currently helping their community by creating a hub for the creative. Don't forget to follow us on instagram @The_QBPC and Prez P @PrezP_becampin and rate us 5 stars on all platforms!

In this episode, we sit down with Florida artist J Nics and discuss his 2 latest albums Ridelowmane & Audio Mono. Both albums are completely different from one another, which shows J Nics versatility. On Audio Mono he will be showing you his penmanship with intricate metaphors while as he explains, getting back to the basics of hip hop and Ridelowmane will give you that hype pumped up type of vibe. We also discuss his different creative processes for the different styles of his music as well as his onstage performances. This episode took place at Roots Collective in Miami, Florida, which is an art/fashion gallery as well as a community hub that is helping this and the next generation thrive. Please don't forget to follow us on Instagram @The_QBPC and J Nics @ridelowmane

In this episode we sit down with CEO of Pageantry Magazine, Carl Dunn. Pageantry Magazine is one of the oldest running magazines covering the world of Pageantry competitions in the country, originating over 30 years ago! We talk to Carl Dunn about the life of women in the pageantry world, and how these women experience public pressure from an early age. He also touches on the many different pageants and as to why many girls chase these crowns, and what there is truly to gain from winning one of these competitions. We also touch on the level of consistency Pageantry magazine had to maintain throughout the years in order to be actively running and staying relevant throughout the years. Tune in to this episode and many more, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @The_QBPC and @PageantryMagazine