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.
RememberMelinda
Tq Lyrics
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This is a story, a modern day ghetto tragedy
About the other side of the gang
This shit backfired, you feel me?
This time it's just the way it happened
So listen closely, you might learn something
Check it out
From mom's house of when I was a young boy (When I was a young boy)
And the first one that I see is of me and Melinda
On the roof throwin' gang signs
The kind of homie that you don't find
But she always kept things on her mind
She never was my baby, we had a crush
When we were younger
We used to hump and that was it
No bullshit, she was eleven, I was ten
But she meant more to me than any woman since
[Chorus:]
Remember Melinda
I used to stay across the street from her
She could have been a supermodel
Don't remember doing shit without her
I often think about her
Remember Melinda
Never really found her way home
I loved her like my sister
Dear Lord I really miss her, one wish
Long as I live, I'll always remember Melinda
She always had a lot of drama
Watchin' daddy drunk, beating on mama
She used to stuff grams in her bra for my nigga Rob
Twistin' niggas was her job, married to the mob
I used to take her on runs with me
She'd sit in the passenger seat and count the funds for me
It's my fault, I introduced her to the game
To find out she couldn't hang, and it's a shame
That I remember when she started actin' crazily
Was first day she brought my yay to me
Let's get some yack because you made me now
The first lick is about to get paid now
But wait up, what's the deal why ain't you happy
Something's wrong and that's real an open package
That's when I finally realize
Melinda getting high off of my supply!
[Chorus]
And no I'll never forget the night
Her nose started bleeding, her eyes turned white
And I can't get it out of my mind
I'm telling you I still remember, yes I remember
12:30 on the dot here come the doc
The news he's bringing me, I'm shocked
Another victim, and I done made my self a killing
All for the love of drug dealing
[Chorus x 3]
Remember Melinda
I'm sorry Melinda
The song "Remember Melinda" by Tq is a heart-wrenching tribute to a childhood friend who got caught in the world of gang life and drug dealing. The lyrics tell the story of a young boy reminiscing about his past and the times he spent with Melinda, an old friend who grew up with him in the ghetto. They used to play together and have innocent crushes on each other, but as they grew older, Melinda's life took a turn for the worse. She was exposed to drugs and violence at a young age and became involved in criminal activities, being married to the mob and helping to sell drugs. As the singer got deeper into the game, he introduced Melinda to it, but it turned out to be a mistake. She got hooked on the drugs and started using the supplies he provided. The song ends with the singer mourning Melinda's death, which was caused by a drug overdose.
The song is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of life in the ghetto and the downward spiral that can occur when one gets caught up in drugs and gang life. It tells the story of a young girl who fell victim to the system and was unable to escape her fate. The singer of the song is filled with regret for introducing Melinda to the drug trade and blames himself for her death. The song ends with a plea for forgiveness and a promise to never forget his friend.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Song opening
This is a story, a modern day ghetto tragedy
Introduction to the story
About the other side of the gang
Focusing on a different angle of the gang life
This shit backfired, you feel me?
Expressing regret about the situation
This time it's just the way it happened
Accepting responsibility for the events
So listen closely, you might learn something
Encouraging people to pay attention and learn from the story
Check it out
Transition to the story
I'm just sittin', smokin' weed and looking at some old pictures
Reflecting on the past
From mom's house of when I was a young boy (When I was a young boy)
Contextualizing the timeline
And the first one that I see is of me and Melinda
Introducing the character of Melinda
On the roof throwin' gang signs
Describing a moment in their past
The kind of homie that you don't find
Melinda was a special friend
But she always kept things on her mind
Melinda was thoughtful and introspective
She never was my baby, we had a crush
Clarifying their relationship
When we were younger
Further context for the past
We used to hump and that was it
Further clarification of their physical relationship
No bullshit, she was eleven, I was ten
Stating their ages at the time
But she meant more to me than any woman since
Melinda was important to the singer
[Chorus:]
Beginning of chorus
Remember Melinda
Repeating the title and focus of the song
I used to stay across the street from her
Providing more context on their relationship
She could have been a supermodel
Melinda had potential
Don't remember doing shit without her
Melinda was an integral part of the singer's life
I often think about her
Narrator's thoughts on Melinda
Remember Melinda
Repeating the chorus
Never really found her way home
Continuing to describe Melinda's life
I loved her like my sister
Expressing the depth of their relationship
Dear Lord I really miss her, one wish
Narrator's emotional connection to Melinda
Long as I live, I'll always remember Melinda
Pledge to always remember her
She always had a lot of drama
Describing Melinda's life
Watchin' daddy drunk, beating on mama
More context on Melinda's difficult home life
She used to stuff grams in her bra for my nigga Rob
Melinda's involvement in drug deals
Twistin' niggas was her job, married to the mob
Further description of Melinda's involvement in crime
I used to take her on runs with me
Narrator's involvement in drug deals
She'd sit in the passenger seat and count the funds for me
Melinda's role in narrator's deals
It's my fault, I introduced her to the game
Narrator accepts responsibility for Melinda's involvement in crime
To find out she couldn't hang, and it's a shame
Melinda couldn't handle the criminal lifestyle
That I remember when she started actin' crazily
Narrator's memory of Melinda's behavior
Was first day she brought my yay to me
Melinda began using drugs
Let's get some yack because you made me now
Melinda's addiction to drugs
The first lick is about to get paid now
Returning to drug dealing
But wait up, what's the deal why ain't you happy
Narrator noticing Melinda's behavior
Something's wrong and that's real an open package
Narrator realizing Melinda had been using his drugs
That's when I finally realize
Narrator's realization of what was happening
Melinda getting high off of my supply!
Melinda's addiction to the drugs supplied by the artist
[Chorus]
Repeating the chorus
And no I'll never forget the night
Narrator's memory of a specific event
Her nose started bleeding, her eyes turned white
Melinda having an overdose
And I can't get it out of my mind
Narrator's traumatic memory
I'm telling you I still remember, yes I remember
Narrator's inability to forget
12:30 on the dot here come the doc
Narrator's memory of the ambulance arriving
The news he's bringing me, I'm shocked
Narrator's shock at hearing the news
Another victim, and I done made my self a killing
Narrator realizing the cost of his lifestyle
All for the love of drug dealing
Expressing the singer's motivation for his actions
[Chorus x 3]
Repeating the chorus three times as a final refrain
Remember Melinda
Final memory of Melinda
I'm sorry Melinda
Narrator's apology
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FEMI OJETUNDE, MICHAEL MOSLEY, TERRANCE JERMAINE QUAITES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MadeMenL7L7
Tq is no joke with his story telling. I had his cd back in day and loved all the tracks! Where you at TQ?
@arsenioss
Ya bro, where in the world did he go???
@dominicnyaguyo4821
Me too
@UncleLousKitchen
I always wonder what happened to this guy he was the best
@lezail
shoud have an Unsung ep
@jasonbattaglia2390
I said the same thing but apparently he's been making music sporadically through the years with most recently his own rendition of hotel California but 90% of it is mediocre at best I don't know what he's doing different but it doesn't feel like he caught lightning in a bottle as he did with this first album this is amazing but then again that's just my opinion
@emmathetiler8920
Literally remember having his back in the 90's what an album ❤
@stefanx8344
i used to bump this album when i was 11 it was my favourite
@ashleynoe8495
tom missinger yep, when I was 11
@eternaltreasures5340
Haha me too my older sister had this CD when I was 11 was bumping this hard...ahh those were the times