By Gabino Iglesias | October 18, 2011
QLee starting singing when he was seven years old at his church and local talent shows. From the start, he knew it was his calling and continued to hone his craft while moving around Texas. Qlee has a soulful style reminiscent of the great singers of Motown and Stax. The growing hip-hop scene in Texas has allowed Qlee to collaborate with many diverse producers and artists. QLee has taken the stage with the likes of S.L. Jones, Big Sant, Audra The Rapper and Shawn Chrystopher. QLee made a splash this SXSW as the only R&B singer on the South by Nice Kicks showcase. Look out for Qlee as he continues his march towards greatness. Qlee is represented by dirtbaglife managment.
"Assuming you guys remember this man from earlier in 2013, we are presenting you yet again with another update on Austin, TX's very own, QLee. Known for his serenading voice, slow 'n' smooth beats, and of course, those lovely lyrics, QLee added an astonishing amount of diversity to his show last Saturday night. The R&B artist was given the opportunity to open for Big Sant at his stop inAustin as a part of his MFxOG Tour. All of the other openers at this show had no sound like QLee's. This factor unquestionably worked out in his favor, switching up the flow just a little bit, and giving the fans a generous dose of R&B instead of the souther hip-hop style the other openers had. QLee's music was honestly a breath of fresh air that night! Personally, I believe having this type of diversity at shows helps keep the fan's attention, in a sense that they're going to pay attention to a new sound versus the same thing over and over again until the headlining act steps on stage. Of course, QLee performed a few hip-hop songs for the hip-hop heads of the crowd, but his R&B tracks indubitably won the crowd over! Every single time I've seen this man perform, the performance has always been on point, never missing a note!" - COSIGN MAGAZINE
"For the past couple weeks we've been working with an awesome crew out of Texas: Dirtbags, Tre Yett is at the helm managing a collective of Austin-area artists that range from the production and rap skills of Cutta Muzik to the powerful vocals of Dear Ashton. All of these artist are extremely talented and their most recent release is no different. Qlee's 1..2 Many Mornings is a 12- track mixtape that showcases the singer's talents across the board. I'm not talking just another kid rapping or singing in a home studio -- Qlee is the real deal and it wouldn't surprise me to see him hitting the R&B charts sometime soon." RICKY BRANDANO on Dirtbags
"Giving yall something different from the usual content we post up by putting you guys on this dope R&B track by Qlee. Can someone just give this guy a deal already?" - DAILY CHIEFERS on Can't Save You
"This is one of the few R&B projects we support here at DailyChiefers. Qlee is definitely an upcoming R&B artist to keep an eye out for. Complete with all original production, this mixtape has more of an album feel. For Qlee to give away a free project like this, you can't help but give this a download. And the best part is, there is no DJ so you won't have to hear any unncessary ablibs. Shout out to Dirtbag Life family. Stream and download link after the jump." - DAILY CHIEFERS on Qlee 1..2 many mornings mixtape
"Besides the music, Qlee is proud of the way the video turned out and wants to share it with the whole city. "I personally feel this is one of the best pieces of work yet visually," he said. "This is the result of positive people with positive outcomes."" - Gabino Iglesias, Austin Post
By Gabino Iglesias | October 18, 2011
Local R&B and soul singer/songwriter Quentin "Qlee" Yett is not new to the music game. However, with a video that's getting a lot of hits on Youtube, a new mixtape dropping in a few weeks and a performance tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 9 p.m. at Stompin' Grounds along with the rest of the Dirtbags crew, it was time Qlee sat down and answered our ten questions.
1. When and why did you get started as singer?
I have been singing for as long as I can remember. The reason I started singing was because I used to rap but I could not find a singer for my songs, so I did it on my own. I set myself apart from the competition.
2. How would you describe your sound to those who have never heard it?
I would describe the sound of my music as contemporary R&B and soul.
3. Who are your influences and why?
When it comes to music, the only influences that I have are my everyday situations that I go through in life and of course God.
4. How was the process of putting the new mixtape together and when does it drop?
The process of putting this mixtape together was definitely a learning experience. I have management now, so everything is coming in place. The mixtape will be dropping early November 2011.
5. What can you tell me about the rest of the Dirtbags folks that will be sharing the stage with you?
Cutta will be bringing you that hard lyrical flow with classic pitch lines and metaphors that you will have to rewind. Noah Swords King of the Deathmatch will take you left to his twisted reality uncensored and uncut.
6. What can folks expect form the show at Stompin' Grounds?
People should really expect to be entertained. I/we are entertainers. I have a few surprises.
7. What feedback from fans/critics regarding your work has touched you the most?
People are asking me why is this "just a mixtape"? The people that have heard some of my songs from this mixtape already thinks it should be an album. That is a huge compliment for me.
8. What are you working on right now?
My mixtape 1.2 many mornings is about to drop, so we will be promoting that.
9. What would you like for people to take from your music?
That this is real R&B.
10. Could you describe the Austin music scene in one word?
Dirtbags (laughs). No, my real answer is "rising."
You can check out Qlee and the rest of the Dirtbags tonight at 9 p.m. at Stompin' Grounds. Best part about it? You'll get a few hours of great music and there's no cover. Make sure you check it out. Also, make sure you "like" Dirtbags, Inc. here so you can get your hands on Qlee's mixtape as soon as it drops.
"DTE x Pine Box Collective Mixed Media 2011. Shout out to everybody that made it to the Pinebox last week, we displayed some @pupthacrafta art and everyon seemed to enjoy it, thanks for all the positive feedback everybody. Big shouty to my patna Josh Huff for helping me put the event together. All the bands were super dope, "Black Current, Run For Cover, and Ivy League performed and broke the stage off, then we switched up and the the primo 2 Forty's griped the mic and set off the hip hop cyphers followed with dope performances by yours truly Louii Bosset, Lil Khalil and Q Lee. DJ kamakaz was on the one's and two's. Sold a lot of merch and had too much fun, Thanks again to everybody that made it out and supports what we do. STAY DTE"
- Louii Bosset- DTE Clothing
Dirtbags Showcase
Dirtbag Showcase
Thursday March 15th 2012
Spicy Evolution Music (S.E.M)
BackRoads Bar and Grill
2200 South IH-35 Austin, TX
DIRTBAGS PRESENT ROCK MEETS HIP HOP AT THE BACKROADS
Kicks and Khords
Kamilla
The Brothers Vinyl
The Hang
Gospel and the wolf
Doughbeezy presents Headwreckas Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
Yung Clova
Tha Kid Chillz
A-Flamez
Steve Young
Dear Ashton
Be El Be
ALSO
Dinero Farrar
CB Kings
Forte Bowie
Troy Ave
Qlee
Tez McClain
Cutta
Sertified
100 Grand
JLD
Ajene tha. God
Opened for Emilio Rojas
Les is More Tour with LE$ & Rapid Ric's birthday bash
Love Story tour with ShawnChrystopher
VAIN
HOSTED BY: Lovelee Suicide
December 15th 2012
Doors open 9:00pm
Show ends at 2am
Club 606
606 East 7th st. 78701
LADIES FREE (21+)
$3 cover
$10 UNDER 21
Featuring DJs:
Jurassic Acid
Prophetski
Notion
Performances by:
WhiteD
Qlee
Elles Infinite
Audra the Rapper
UNCENSOREDtour
Club 606
606 East 7th Street Austin, TX
January 18th 2013
Doors open at 9pm
18+
Pre Sale>> audratherapper-atx.eventbrite.com/
Performances by: Qlee, Young Von, TYT$, Dear Ashton, Cutta, Roosh Williams, UZOY, Team Next, Dustin Cavazos & more…
http://www.audratherapper.com/
Sunday September 16th
Dirty Dog Bar
18+
505 East 6th Street Austin, TX 78701
Doors 7pm
Ends 2am
$8 presale
$12 door
2 can food items gets you pre-sale price at the door, benefiting the Capital Area Food Bank
DJ PRO-SKI & DJ CHAD KOSS on the 1s and 2
QMaine
Jordan Wayne
SweetTtheNative
Kenny Recess
C.Fulla
Duzzy
Big Money Gators
Qlee
Crichy Crich
1..2 many mornings
Hosted by: Qlee
Feb 7th 2013
9:30pm
Free 21+
LamboxFerarri on the 1s and 2s
Qlee ( http://therealqlee.bandcamp.com/)
Sertified ( http://sertified.bandcamp.com/)
Cutta ( http://cuttamuzik.bandcamp.com/)
Dre Prince ( http://dreprince.bandcamp.com/)
ThaKid Chillz ( www.thakidchillz.com)
C.$ticks Of OPMgz
J Will Fa Real
CoffeeMusicHub X OG RON C presents
BLVCK TEXAS TOUR
Starring
SPACEGHOST PURRP & THE RAIDER KLAN
LIVE IN Austin, TX
FEB 22rd
Powered by TopShelfShows
Hosted by Jesse Porter
Red 7
611 E. 7th St
Austin, TX 78701
doors at 9pm - All-Ages
CoffeemusicHub X Dirtbaglife presents
A.Dd+ TheDiveHiFlyLo Experience
Hosted by: Jesse Porter
Club 606
606 East 7th St.
February 28th 2013
Doors open at 9pm
Performances by:
Qlee >>>>>>>>>>> http://www.therealqlee.bandcamp.com/
Tunk
OneHunnidt
Dre Prince >>>>>>>> http://www.dreprince.bandcamp.com/
Event Details:
The Event presented by:
Dirtbaglife x Coffeemusichub
Performances by:
DJ PROPHETSKI STAT ONE Topic BLUES MEKA JACKSON HEIRO PIMPTON DUBO ONLY APEZ GRANDMILLY (BLVCK) Kris Henry(BLVCK) G-Jet 100 Grand KB the Boobonic Dre Prince DINERO FARRAR Cutta JRZZ Qlee Brain Gang Blue Trai’D Snow Tha Product A.Dd+Matthew Clay
SXSW 2013 Showcase: South by Nice Kicks
SXSW 2013 Showcase: Ghostpizza Steady Leanin'
MFxOG Tour
Red 7
711 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701
March 30th
Doors open at 8pm
ALL AGES
Presale: http://mfxogtouratx.eventbrite.com/
Featuring DJS: LAMBOxFERRARI, GO DJ JB & PROPHETSKI
Starring
Big Sant, Mr. Franklin & Special Guests
Performances by:
Tha Kid
Read Richarts
LiL J(of the LOEGZ)
Big Shane
Dre Prince
RooshWilliams
TYT$
G-Jet
Qlee
Presale: http://www.mfxogtouratx.eventbrite.com/
Wednesday April 17th 2013
SL Jones Live in Concert
The Korova
107 E Martin St
San Antonio, TX 78205
ALL AGES
Doors open at 8:30pm
Featuring DJ: Ghost Pizza & Prophetski
Performances by:
thrd lbl
Tactics
G-Jet
OzzyOzwald
Western Tink & Beautiful Lou
Chamükk
Qlee
Blues
Dre Prince
Dex Kwasi
Shawn Chrystopher
Love Story Tour
Club 606
606 East 7th Street Austin, TX 78701
August 25th 2012
18+
$8 presale
$12door
Performances by:
DJ Pro-Ski (ATX)
Sean Falyon (Philly/ATL)
Hollywood Floss (HTX)
Raven Sorvino (LA)
El Prez (LA)
Qlee (ATX)
R.E.Quest (ATX)
JABEE
Drama Tha King (Dallas)
Dex Owosu (OKC)
Roosh Williams (Hou/ATX)
AUGUST 26TH
G-Bar
6820 Ingram RD San Antonio TX
Event: Shawn Chrystopher’s
Love Story Tour
8pm to 2am
18+
$8 Presale
$12 Door
Performances by:
DJ PRO-SKI
Crenshaw
Mitch James
Ronnie Millionz
Roosh Williams
Dex Owusu
Qlee
EL PREZ
Raven Sorvino
Sean Falyon
Shawn Chrystopher