Hip-Hop producer, Kid Called Quest (Jason Martin) is one of Rochester, New York up in coming producers. Kid Called Quest’s music speaks to a bygone era, a time when skills were more important than marketing, producing meant more than cutting & pasting, and being real was more than a catch phrase. Quest’s music captures the classic sound of hardcore East Coast hip-hop. The type of music that makes you nod your head, while speaking to your soul at the same time.
Kid Called Quest’s instrumentals have spoken to a young generation of artist that is working tirelessly to carry on the traditions of authentic hip-hop music and culture. Kid Called Quest has produced for such notable young artist such as J-Hood, Sky Zoo, and Reks. These instrumentals are much more than artful imitations of days past. His music has connected with artists who defined the east coast hip-hop scene in the late eighties and early nineties. Quest has produced and worked with legendary artist such as Craig G, Big Pooh (originally from Little brother), and Big Shug from the Gang Star Foundation; these artists have had nothing but praise for the young producer. Thus showing true talent is always recognized and supported regardless of age.
Now the Boom Bap producer Kid Called Quest decides to tackle this challenge re touching classic verses from the most visible members of the Wu (right now) Ghostface Killah and Raekwon.. Mixing drops from classic “gangsta movies” (New Jack City , and more) the classic acapellas from Rae & Ghost , new scratches , and new production we get a new product for your listening pleasure.
Kid Called Quest is getting ready to release his first solo album ‘Put Your Head Phones On’. The title of the album has a deeper meaning than most would anticipate. It is a call to experience the music on your own terms, to ignore the endless cycle of hype and gossip that consumes most young artist’s careers. Quest humbly states, “Listen to it for yourself and judge the album on your own thoughts.” So go grab your headphones and get ready to enjoy the ride.
