DMV rapper Q Da Fool drops a strong new album King George – out now along with an accompanying music video for “Shining”.
The hard-hitting LP arrives on the heels of lead single “Pookie” (feat. Veeze), an explosive track named for Chris Rock’s character from the 1991 cult classic film New Jack City, which stamped Q Da Fool’s first collaboration with the aforementioned Detroit heavyweight. Since putting out charismatic homecoming single “Heisman” last year — his first release as a free man after serving 18 months in jail — Q Da Fool has continued to flood the streets with his distinct sound. 2023 was a massive year for the DMV mainstay, who garnered recognition for projects I’ll Be Back, Home Detention, and Art of Ambition. Recent months have seen the rapper release a strong run of singles, including “Hey Auntie”, “chopt”, and “Tarzan”, as well as a collaboration with Daimo Dunkin on “Clientele”.
Hailing from the small town of Largo, Q Da Fool has long been a DMV standout — as showcased on a number of hit singles including “Win” (10M Streams) and a momentous collaboration with Shoreline Mafia — steadily carving out a distinct lane by sharing detailed stories of his own lived experiences within Maryland street life. Having released projects with producers like Kenny Beats as well as the Grammy award-winning Zaytoven, Q has chosen not to follow directly in the footsteps of his area’s popular go-go wave, an artistic decision that has allowed him to fully flex his gritty lyricism and energetic flows. Fresh off an impressive run of 2023 mixtapes, the arrival of King George marks the beginning of a new era for Q Da Fool as he continues to put on for the thriving DMV rap scene.
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