T.Q.D

T.Q.D was born and raised in Minnesota. He has been rapping since 1997. His first solo album entitled "Not Yet" was released at the tail end of 2006. "Not Yet" was a collection of songs, some brand new and some older songs, that became a document of his life in the immediate past leading up to its release. P.O.S (Doomtree/Rhymesayers) made a guest appearance on the song "Cedar States," and Cecil Otter (Doomtree/Strange Famous) contributed half of the album's production, and a guest verse on "Shore To Shore."

His first solo album entitled "Not Yet" was released at the tail end of 2006. "Not Yet" was a collection of songs, some brand new and some older songs, that became a document of his life in the immediate past leading up to its release. P.O.S (Doomtree/Rhymesayers) made a guest appearance on the song "Cedar States," and Cecil Otter (Doomtree/Strange Famous) contributed half of the album's production, and a guest verse on "Shore To Shore."

Not Yet was followed up at the tail end of 2007 with a collaborative EP with close friend and rapper/producer Phingaz under the name Green Sketch. The duo's EP was called "So Long?For Now." "So Long...For Now" displayed a different T.Q.D, shedding much of the subject matter displayed on "Not Yet" and a new found personal and artistic direction.

In 2009, T.Q.D released "Clench, Grit, Breathe," his sophomore solo effort. "Clench, Grit, Breathe" shows T.Q.D using the growth from the Green Sketch EP as a launching pad in a new direction. While "Clench, Grit Breathe" is still a personal record, this album finds T.Q.D taking some time to look outside the confines of his own life to touch on observations and opinions about his world view, and exploring stories about those whom he knows.

In 2012, T.Q.D returns with his latest project, Taketh Away. The album is produced entirely by Vividend, who is known for his work with Sinthesis and the group Youth In Eyes. Taketh Away mainly explores grief, loss, and the general struggles of life. Besides being very honest, the record is perhaps the most direct in his catalog. For 32 minutes, T.Q.D chooses not to avoid the issues, but to simply acknowledge them and go from there.

Besides his Background Noise Crew family, he has shared stages with the following artists: Brother Ali, Tame One, P.O.S, Cecil Otter, Carnage, Kanser, Big Quarters, TUSS, Ecid, The Tribe & Big Cats!, M.anifest, MaLLy, Indigo, David Mars, 925ve, Rek The Heavyweight (fka Spawn), Mr. Ruff, Illuminous 3, Prof & Rahzwell, Bradlee Baxter (aka Silentarmy), Jordan Miche, Trama, Ernie Rhodes, and many others.

What is next for T.Q.D? Time will tell.