Persistence defines existence
Topnouch Production prides itself with three major artists on the label which includes Akem, Kola-B and Qslimz.
QSLIMZ
She is the first lady and female to be on the group/label. Style is an understatement when it comes to her music creativity and dressing. Qslimz has defined herself as a driven and consistent artist time without numbers and further tells about her self as:
A rap artist who does a whole lot of writing and a little bit of dancing. "You can be a performer and not an artist. But I am more of an artist than a performer" still working of my performance skills. I have spent time researching everything I can about the music industry and becoming an artist. I am not only honing my song writing skills, and piano playing capabilities but I am also developing my total package including my image and stage presence". The Nigerian Born describes her own music as fun and unique, where some tracks tell stories and others are a showcase of creativity i.e. fun yet meaningful. When asked about her type of music, Qslimz responded, "Right now I see my music as uncategorized (laughs) but my influence ranges from Heather B, Mc Lyte, to Lauryn Hill, and oh yeah The King of Pop Michael Jackson, so there goes a vast combination (laughs) you can categorize it .
T-BAZE(AKEM & KOLA-B)
AKEM
Wow! He reminds you of a new generation rapper with the old school touch when it comes to putting out lyrics. Akem brings the stage energy as well as meaning in his music which spans from his experience with an underground label in Chicago. In his early stages in the music business, he worked also as an AR for Streetview Entertainment a renowned independent label that had over thirteen artists. Skills that he brings to the table are limitless as he is also well educated with a Bsc and MBA in business. Humble in his dealings with people, Akem aspirers to be as good as his inspiration NAS "The poet of Queens Bridge". Among the list of his inspiration are JADAKISS, SNOOP DOGG AND "THE BOSS" RICKY ROSS. Akem prides on the concept or perception that learning is for the willing and never stops working towards being better than what he is at the time.
A lot to know but hey……..
KOLA-B
Kola- B is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Phoenix and hails from Edo State in Nigeria. His musical inclination began at the age of seven when he started single in the church. A very versatile artist and one to reckon with, Kola-B is very skilled in the area of drumming and recording. As per his stage performance, he remains a crowd mover with his unique and captivating way of dancing.
One cannot ask for more as Kola-B has time without numbers demonstrated his undisputable skills in singing, rapping and reggae. He draws his inspiration from the likes of P-Square, Shaggy, Buju Banton and Culture. Asked where he wants to take his musical career, his response is "To the top where no one can reach me".