Terrance Quaites, or “TQ”, burst onto the scene with an edgy look suited more for a rapper than a vocalist. However, his first hit “Westside” from his “They Never Saw Me Coming” album showed off his vocals and range on the R&B front. He found success as a singer and as a songwriter.
He’s penned records for the likes of, Dru Hill, NSYNC, Jagged Edge, Lil Wayne, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and many others. As an artist, he has released nearly a dozen albums while enjoying worldwide acclaim. In fact, his international success has superseded his fame in the States, During his time on Cash Money Records, he would work hand and hand with legendary producers Mannie Fresh and Jazze Pha while sharing the stage with The Hot Boys, Juvenile, Lil Wayne, BG, and Turk. He provided hooks and vocals for The Big Tymers (Birdman and Mannie Fresh) as well.
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The voice of Compton has spread his wings, adding several business endeavors to his resume, including Dream Hub, a marketing and advertising agency, Franchise Sports Media, a sports media outlet as well as the National College Resources Foundation, which helps minority students get into Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Zenger News catches up with Compton’s TQ to discuss his many business ventures, the importance of ownership and his time on Cash Money Records and lessons he learned from Birdman.
Source: Expanding Beyond His Music, TQ Has Evolved Into A Versatile Businessman
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