TQ was raised in the church (he sang in the choir) but his real education came from the streets, where the first wave of hip-hop music became the soundtrack to his life. "From Monday to Saturday I was hangin', partyin', chasing girls, getting in trouble, and straight-up acting the fool," he admits. "But on Sunday my mother dragged me out of bed to go to church. That's where I developed my singing voice and learned how to make people feel me."
2. Nadine Nguyen known as TQ, a veteran singer from Southern California who made her debut Italo Disco singing career in November 2012.
After singing in the Vietnamese community for more than a decade, TQ teamed up with Ian Nguyen (DJ BPM) and many European producers & songwriters to record her own materials with the 80’s New Wave/Italo Disco sound. Her first song & music video; LET’S GO TO TOKYO immediate got the attentions from many audiences who love the sounds of the 80’s. Follow the success of LET’S GO TO TOKYO, TQ released 12 more songs & music videos with special appearances of some 80’s icons including Lian Ross, Fancy, Ken Laszlo, Fred Ventura, Linda Jo Rizzo, Trans-X, John Sauli (ROFO). She also teamed up with a Swedish band, ITALOVE with project: RHYTHM OF LOVE. All of her music video were shot and directed by Ian Nguyen. Many of her songs have reached #1 in dance charts and popularity in countries such as Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Serbia etc…
Recently, she just signed the contract with ZYX Music, a major German record label specialized in Italo Disco/New Wave since the 80’s. TQ will be the first Vietnamese recording artist who will be with ZYX Music. Her first album, OUT OF THE SHADOWS will be released worldwide by the end of 2014, which contains 14 audio tracks and 12 music videos.
Don Breezio
Tq Lyrics
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Tq: whassup don breezio
Don: just chillin man, you out there crackin it alright
Tq; tryin to do my thing ya know
Ah yeah) you know what i'am saying there's a gang of little breezies out there trying to like, you know what I'm saying, sly up underneath you, you know I'm saying, make sure, you know I'm sayin
U readin 'em and checkin 'em before they get through the frontdoor. you know what i'am saying.
Tq: sure
Don: as long as you making that money. make that money play boy
Tq: yeah
The lyrics to Tq's song "Don Breezio" depict a conversation between Tq and Don Breezio, who appears to be a mentor figure or someone with more experience in the "game". When Don asks Tq if he's "crackin it alright", Tq responds by saying he's "trying to do [his] thing." Don gives Tq some advice, telling him to watch his back since there are other people out there trying to take advantage of him. Don emphasizes the importance of making money and keeping food on the table.
Don's warning about "little breezies" trying to "sly up" underneath Tq suggests that the song is about life in a rough neighborhood where people are constantly looking for ways to get ahead. Tq's response of "sure" suggests that he understands the risks involved in making money this way, but remains determined to succeed nonetheless. The lyrics are delivered over a smooth instrumental, conveying a sense of laid-back confidence in the face of danger.
Overall, "Don Breezio" is a song about the realities of living in a certain type of environment and the struggles that come with it. It highlights the importance of being street smart and always looking out for yourself, even if that means being cautious around those who might try to take advantage of you.
Line by Line Meaning
Don: whassup playboy
Don greets Tq and acknowledges him as a cool guy.
Tq: whassup don breezio
Tq greets Don by calling him 'Don Breezio,' showing respect and familiarity.
Don: just chillin man, you out there crackin it alright
Don asks Tq how he's doing with his work and seems to be pleased to hear he's doing well.
Tq; tryin to do my thing ya know
Tq tells Don that he's working hard to achieve success in his own way.
Don: thats right, y'know what I'm saying, make sure you watch your back man (yeah yeah) be out there making that money, know what I'm sayin want you to keep on getting bread on your table, y'kno
Don encourages Tq to keep working hard and making money, but warns him to be cautious of people who may try to take advantage of him.
Ah yeah) you know what i'am saying there's a gang of little breezies out there trying to like, you know what I'm saying, sly up underneath you, you know I'm saying, make sure, you know I'm sayin U readin 'em and checkin 'em before they get through the frontdoor. you know what i'am saying.
Don warns Tq that there are people out there who are trying to deceive him, and advises him to be careful and aware of their intentions.
Tq: sure
Tq acknowledges Don's advice and agrees to be careful and cautious.
Don: as long as you making that money. make that money play boy
Don encourages Tq to continue working hard and making money, as long as he does so wisely.
Tq: yeah
Tq confirms that he understands the importance of being careful and working hard to achieve success.
Contributed by Harper L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.