Music executive Chris Hicks knew he had something special when he stumbled … Read Full Bio ↴Music executive Chris Hicks knew he had something special when he stumbled on a demo recorded by a newcomer by the name of Q. Amey. Hicks immediately set up a dinner meeting with the promising untapped talent. Soon after, a meeting with Jomo Hankerson, President of Blackground Records (Aaliyah, Timbaland, Tank) ensued. Hankerson was very impressed, offering Q a record deal without hesitation. Now, Q makes his preeminent foray into the music industry with his debut, Anthem Music.

The budding artist explains, “I have anthems in a lot of different categories. I have love anthems, club anthems. Anthem Music is music that gets the crowd moving. It’s feel-good music.” Q has a more serendipitous philosophy when it comes to creating music. “People are always looking for a sound, but really you can’t look for a sound, it just has to come to you one day,” which is the essence of Anthem Music. He mixes “everything possible,” including hip-hop, country, rock and R&B.

Anthem Music leads with “Steal My Show,” an infectious single produced by Brian Michael Cox (Mariah Carey, Bow Wow) on which Q deals with the sensitive subject of infidelity. “Everything that I wrote on the song happened exactly like that. The whole song is about her cheating on me – how could somebody else steal my show?” The piano-laced melody is sure to evoke the emotion Q felt when he wrote it. He also teams with label mate Tank on two tracks - “Stay” and “I Will.” Working with the Grammy-nominated artist was an affirming experience for Q.

Melodically, the album has a conventional tone reflective of the 20-year-old’s own generation, but nods to traditional R&B as well. Q pays homage to Janet Jackson on the alluring “One Drink.” Borrowing from her 1987 hit “Let’s Wait a While,” the mid-tempo track hears Q campaigning for the affections of a cutie that catches his eye. Other producers include J.R. Rotem (50 Cent, Sean Kingston) and Corna Boyz (Ciara, Omarion).

Born in Bankhead and raised near Atlanta in College Park, Q (short for Quintin) got his first taste of music industry stardom before his tenth birthday. As a member of the group X’s 3 -- which also consisted of his two brothers -- he enjoyed regional success and was able to tour the Southeast thanks to their popular single “After the Rain.” He quickly realized the benefits of stardom – even if it was on a small scale. “I loved the attention. We did pretty well in the Southern States. It was exciting.”

The celebrity life was short-lived, as X’s 3 disbanded the following year. Constantly getting into fights and suffering heartbreak after heartbreak, it was then that Q began expressing himself through poetry. When his parents bought a piano, he started composing songs based on his poetry. What began as an outlet morphed into a talent that has helped him provide lyrics for artists such as Trey Songz, Cherish, and Usher.

While he penned the lion’s share of Anthem Music, Q knows singing and songwriting alone won’t get him where he wants to go, a place only a chosen few ever reach. He states, “Besides being able to sing [it’s] that it-factor [you have to have].” And with his debut album set to establish him as one of this generation’s most talented singer-songwriters, Q has big plans. “I want to be someone that inspires people to write and be creative. I produce and write. I’d like people to get more involved in expressing themselves. If this project is a success, then it will prove to me that when you really tell the truth and get involved with your own expression, it really helps because people will really feel what you’re saying.”

In My Dreams
Q. Amey Lyrics

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Jordan ones just be followed by the three
Were not fucking with sixteens we just end it at fourteen
All new Balenci’s, Dior, Followed with yeezys
All them pe’s got geek
Closet full of shoes Still can’t step in my sneaks!
In Flight club cashin out
All my opps they just shout
AQ broke, got no clout

Let it out bitch cry it all out
Piped your main bitch, she said no doubt
Slid right in then I pulled out
Benz pulled in rari pulled out
Rerout bitch you’re on the wrong route
So don’t think you know my life style
Because You Are Fucking Broke
All your tracks go down the drain and are just trash and fuckin choke
Jealous of my 911 cause when it speed by Just croak
Jealous of my pool of cash that I just lay up in and just soak
If you don’t see through my adversity
Then don’t you fuck with my diversity
Then how you gonna say you gon Rock with me
If you can’t even step up in my sneaks
Jordan ones just be followed by the three
Were not fucking with sixteens we just end it at fourteen
All new Balenci’s, Dior, Followed with yeezys
All them pe’s got geek
Closet full of shoes
Still can’t step in my sneaks!
Pose
Watch both wrists be on froze
Cash is the way that I stay and it’s all that I do
You know it’s the life that I chose
Baby up all on my d she suckin
But you know I still had to give her a rose
Switching my flows
While I laugh with your bitch
And sit and kick back and ask what’re those
Flexing all up in my new catus Jacks
heat up on my feet For the camera I pose
I ride for my family My brothers ,My sisters ,No others
You know that Im planted on 10 toes
Too much heat on my feet
Player exclusive like pros
Smoke j’s times six
Shoutout to 6 and the woes
If you don’t see through the adversity
Then don’t you fuck with my diversity
Then how you gonna say you gon Rock with me
If you can’t even step up in my sneaks
Jordan ones just be followed by the three
Were not fucking with sixteens we Just end it at fourteen
All new balenci’s, Dior, Followed With yeezys
All them pe’s got geek
Closet full of shoes
Still can’t step in my sneaks
Bring some space to me
No you ain’t shit to me ya
Remember the consistency
Of how bad you treated me ya
I just fight fire with fire
Biscotti got my brain wired
Tired of loving tirelessly
Tell me why you just can’t be here for me
Why can’t you be here for me

Why can’t you be here for me
Why can’t you be here for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Q. Amey's song In My Dreams describe his lavish lifestyle filled with expensive sneakers, high-end brands, and luxury cars. He boasts about his extensive collection of shoes, including brands like Balenciaga, Dior, and Yeezy, but emphasizes that even with his closet full of shoes, others cannot step in his sneakers. He talks about his success and financial stability, evident in his ability to cash out at Flight Club while his opposers merely shout. However, as the song progresses, Q. Amey becomes more introspective, discussing his search for consistency in relationships and his desire for someone to be there for him.

Through the lyrics, Q. Amey portrays himself as a wealthy, powerful figure who is confident in who he is and what he has. However, he begins to question the worth of his success in the face of his personal struggles, suggesting that material possessions alone cannot provide happiness or fulfillment. The lyrics provide insight into the pressures of maintaining a certain image in the music industry and the toll it can take on one's personal life.

Line by Line Meaning

Jordan ones just be followed by the three
I only wear Jordan sneakers, specifically the first and third models in the series.

Were not fucking with sixteens we just end it at fourteen
I don't wear the 16th model in the Jordan series as I prefer to stick with the first 14.

All new Balenci’s, Dior, Followed with yeezys
In addition to my love for Jordans, I also own new designer shoes such as Balenciaga and Dior, followed by the Yeezy brand.

All them pe’s got geek
I also enjoy collecting and wearing player exclusive (PE) shoes.

Closet full of shoes Still can’t step in my sneaks!
Despite having a closet full of shoes, my Jordan collection is so important to me that no other pair of shoes can compare.

In Flight club cashin out All my opps they just shout
I go to Flight Club to buy my sneakers and my haters can only shout in disbelief at how much I am spending on them.

AQ broke, got no clout Let it out bitch cry it all out
My haters, represented by AQ, are broke and have no influence, so I suggest they cry and let out their frustrations.

Piped your main bitch, she said no doubt Slid right in then I pulled out
I had sex with someone's girlfriend, and she was happy to do it. I then quickly left afterward.

Benz pulled in rari pulled out Rerout bitch you’re on the wrong route
I switch between driving my Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari, and I suggest that anyone not on the path to success should redirect their choices.

So don’t think you know my life style Because You Are Fucking Broke
My wealth and lifestyle are unattainable to those who are not as successful as I am, so they should not even try to judge or understand it.

All your tracks go down the drain and are just trash and fuckin choke
The music my haters make is poor quality, and it fails to impress anyone.

Jealous of my 911 cause when it speed by Just croak Jealous of my pool of cash that I just lay up in and just soak
My haters are envious of my Porsche 911, which they can only admire as it speeds by. They also are jealous of my wealth, which I can simply bask in.

If you don’t see through my adversity Then don’t you fuck with my diversity Then how you gonna say you gon Rock with me If you can’t even step up in my sneaks
If you don't understand the challenges I face, you cannot be supportive of me. And if you can't even recognize how important my sneakers are to me, you can't be truly aligned with me.

Watch both wrists be on froze Cash is the way that I stay and it’s all that I do You know it’s the life that I chose
I have a lot of money, and I keep it on my wrists with fancy watches. I have made money my lifestyle, and it's a decision I have made on my own.

Baby up all on my d she suckin But you know I still had to give her a rose
A woman is performing oral sex on me, and despite that, I still decide to give her a rose as a token of affection.

Switching my flows While I laugh with your bitch And sit and kick back and ask what’re those
I have many different rap styles and am always switching things up. I am also having a good time with someone else's girlfriend while questioning her questionable fashion choices.

Flexing all up in my new catus Jacks heat up on my feet For the camera I pose
I am showing off my new Travis Scott Air Jordans in a photo shoot by striking various poses.

I ride for my family My brothers ,My sisters ,No others You know that Im planted on 10 toes
My family is everything to me and I will do anything for them. I stand firmly in my beliefs and actions.

Too much heat on my feet Player exclusive like pros Smoke j’s times six Shoutout to 6 and the woes
My sneaker collection is so impressive that it's hard to choose which pair to wear. I wear player exclusive shoes like a professional athlete. I also smoke marijuana and give a shoutout to the 6 and associated friends.

Bring some space to me No you ain’t shit to me ya Remember the consistency Of how bad you treated me ya
I want distance from someone who has not been treating me well, and I remind them of their past behavior.

I just fight fire with fire Biscotti got my brain wired Tired of loving tirelessly
I am responding to negativity with my own negativity. I am experiencing a strong reaction to the strain of cannabis called Biscotti, and am feeling drained from giving so much love without receiving it in return.

Tell me why you just can’t be here for me Why can’t you be here for me Why can’t you be here for me Why can’t you be here for me
I am pleading for someone to be more supportive and present in my life.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Quigley, Elijah Coleman

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