Born in the Netherlands and raised in Manchester, Quinten Jesse, also known as QG, is making an impact in modern music with his genre-blurring sound. Bringing together elements of R&B, hip hop, Afrobeat and house, his work draws inspiration from a range of artists including Brent Faiyaz, Chris Brown, Drake and Jorja Smith.
This unique blend, combined with his global perspective, allows Quinten to craft music that connects across cultures and genres, appealing to a wide and diverse audience. His musical story journey began with an impressive start, collaborating with his cousins, the acclaimed DJ duo Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano. Their collaborative effort, “Better Things,” became a hit, earning extensive radio support and earning a publishing deal with BMG.
However, despite these early successes, Quinten’s passion for songwriting and storytelling propelled him to step into the spotlight as a solo artist. Now, he’s channeling his experiences and musical influences into an original sound that reflects both his background and his aspirations.
His latest release, the brand new single titled “Love Don’t Come Free,” was conceived during a reflective late-night drive through the streets of Manchester, a city that has profoundly shaped his creative outlook. As the melody played persistently in his mind, it sparked a wave of inspiration, allowing him to explore themes of love, connection and the unexpected nature of relationships.
Within just two hours in a Manchester studio, the track was written and recorded, capturing a slick fusion of R&B and Afrobeat stylings. The track’s smooth, soulful vocals mirror its late-night origins with mellow rhythmic flows with a laid back energy complementing Quinten’s heartfelt lyrics.
Setting an emotive pop-inflected sound, delicate piano chords and impassioned vocalisations glide into an enthralling alternative R&B outing that’s infectious and moving in equal measure. Making a compelling entrance under his own name, “Love Don’t Come Free” sees Quinten Jesse lay down an enticing sound that’s sure to win over fans across the UK and beyond.
Listen to Love Don’t Come Free below
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