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LueQue (Musician)
LueQue via Apple Music, [2012]
LueQue via Apple Music, [2012]
Background information
Birth nameLueQue Slaughter III
Also known asLil"Q", LueQue
BornApril 2, 1986
Washington, DC.
OriginPetersburg, Virginia
GenresHip-Hop , Rap
Occupation(s)Songwriter, Music Producer, Music Artist , Actor
Years active1999 - Present
LabelsEnt Music
Member ofUnitedMasters
Formerly ofTunecore

LueQue Slaughter III(born April 2, 1986), previously known by his pseudonym Lil"Q", is an Record Producer / Music Artist from Petersburg, Virginia , and notably compared to other Virginia talents like, Timbaland, The Neptunes, Clipse , and even Missy Elliott.[1].

CAREER

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At just 14, and also before Streaming ,LueQue released his first mixtape series entitled: Welcome 2 Virginia Vol.1 ,starting the term "DMV"[2] ,and he briefly speaks about it during an 2006 interview with Architek productions[3]. In 2006, LueQue started his own record label, ENT MUSIC[4], and released his first single entitled, "FLY" to youtube on June 20,2007; which featured Hip-Hop legend ], Lil Jon[5] ,and collected over 140k views. Following the success of this record, LueQue also released his 1st Compilation Album "Firm Business" the same year[6]...

2008, LueQue took a hiatus from the entertainment industry after the chapter 11 bankruptcy filed by TVT Records[7]. 

2011, LueQue returned with 7 Days[8], his first release since his hiatus in 2008, which featured original songs like: "Goddess"[9], "Dmv Chillin"[10], and "Where I'm From"[11]. It was released June 19, 2011 via DATPIFF.

In 2012, released multiple projects that premiered on MTVJams as well as VEVO ; including "Addicted"[12] on December 19, 2012, which was LueQue's first official VEVO video. .

July 23,2013, LueQue released the "Acoustic Therapy" EP[13][14]  and "The LowDown" music video (which premiered on VEVO)[15], March 31,2013.

July 21, 2014, the "Good Times" music video was released on VEVO[16], which featured one noticeable cameo, Legendary hip-hop producer L.E.S[17] .

Jan. 20, 2015, LueQue released the "Confessions Of A Stoner" EP[18] independently.

Later that year, LueQue also released his "LA Confessions" mixtape, via MYMIXTAPEZ[19] , and his "Legends Of Nat Turner Pt.2" mixtape , via DATPIFF [20], which featured the hit single "Homicide"[21], produced by Grammy Award winning producer "Mustard[22]". 

Also in 2015, LueQue releases the music video for "On It"[23]. A single released through VEVO.

2016, LueQue collaborated with local rising Virginia rapper Tip Money , hosts the Pole Music Vol.1 mixtape[24]; which featured LueQue & also their hometown friend Trey Songz[25]... And delivers us "Instant Replay" via WORLDSTARHipHop[26], where LueQue is accredited for directing the video[27], as well as being featured on the song along with Tip Money[28]

April 14,2021, LueQue produced "UNRELEASED" , a compilation album featuring some of LueQue's unheard works, like: "Love", "318", and "Grindin", was released independently through UnitedMasters[29]

July 04, 2023, LueQue produced "UNRELEASED PT.2" ,featuring some of LueQue's unheard works, like: Knobbs Creek Freestyle and The Warmup Remix, which features Franky Tarheel as the only feature on the EP. This sequel was released independently through UnitedMasters[30]

January 14,2024, LueQue continues his "UNRELEASED" series, with "UNRELEASED PT.3". Another album produced by LueQue , and independetly released exclusively through UnitedMasters[31][32]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/568918-lueque-homicide-new-song
  2. ^ "Interview w/ T.V.T.'s Lil "Q"". YouTube. 6 September 2006.
  3. ^ "Interview w/ T.V.T.'s Lil "Q"". YouTube. 6 September 2006.
  4. ^ "Who is Ent Music?". Answers.com.
  5. ^ "LueQue - "FLY" featuring Lil Jon". YouTube. 20 June 2007.
  6. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-m56457f9/06)+FIRMBIZZ-06-ROCQUI-+GANGSTA.mp3
  7. ^ Leeds, Jeff (20 February 2008). "After a Judgment, Music Label Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy". The New York Times.
  8. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-mb828460
  9. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-mb828460/09+-+Lueque-GODDESS.mp3
  10. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-mb828460/10+-+Lueque-CHILLIN(DMV).mp3
  11. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-mb828460/14+-+Lueque-WHERE+IM+FROM.mp3
  12. ^ "LueQue - Addicted ft. Ginya Boy, P.R." YouTube. 18 December 2012.
  13. ^ "Acoustic Therapy". Spotify.
  14. ^ "Acoustic Therapy — LueQue".
  15. ^ "LueQue - the Low Down". YouTube. 31 March 2013.
  16. ^ "LueQue - Good Times". YouTube. 21 July 2014.
  17. ^ "LueQue - Good Times". YouTube. 21 July 2014.
  18. ^ "Confessions of a Stoner — LueQue".
  19. ^ "Mixtape of LA Confessions by LueQue". 8 May 2015.
  20. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-me70ac92
  21. ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/568918-lueque-homicide-new-song
  22. ^ https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/568918-lueque-homicide-new-song
  23. ^ "LueQue - on It". YouTube. 18 October 2015.
  24. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-m3d273a0
  25. ^ https://archive.org/details/datpiff-mixtape-m3d273a0/14+-+Ridin+Clean+ft+TreySongz+and+PR.mp3
  26. ^ "Tip Money Ft. LueQue - Instant Replay [Unsigned Artist]".
  27. ^ "Tip Money Ft. LueQue - Instant Replay [Unsigned Artist]".
  28. ^ "Tip Money Ft. LueQue - Instant Replay [Unsigned Artist]".
  29. ^ "Unreleased - LueQue".
  30. ^ "UNRELEASED PT.2 - LueQue".
  31. ^ "Where I'm from". YouTube. 13 January 2024.
  32. ^ "UNRELEASED PT.3 : Eye Can Only be Me (2006-2012) - LueQue".