Baltimore-born R&B singer Quante’ Mr. R&B sat down with DJ Tha KidQuest of 101.3 Jamz to talk Go-Go roots, female empowerment, and opening for Miguel while still in the Marines. The award-winning soul artist opens up about staying authentic, dodging industry middlemen, and why DMV resilience runs through every track. With a new single “Cardiac Arrest” and an EP executive produced by PC Beatz on the way, Quante’ proves that homegrown talent doesn’t have to leave home to win.
Stream Quante’ Mr. R&B on Spotify: Quante Mr. R&B
Follow on Instagram: @QuanteMrRNB
New single “Cardiac Arrest” coming soon. EP executive produced by PC Beatz.
DC’S OWN VON DRE
Von Dre is an emerging hip-hop artist from Washington, D.C., known for his authentic storytelling and introspective music. Blending therapeutic lyricism with realism, his recent projects include Like Father Like Daughter and Forever Y.K.,
Instagram @Von_dre_3d
Skitta Skat
Skitta Skat, originally from the DMV area but now calling Suitland, PG County home, discovered his love for music at a young age. Inspired by his older brother, V-Nell, Skitta Skat learned the ropes of writing, performing on stage, and recording in the studio. Together, they performed, acted, and danced in various states under the guidance of Jane Jackson Harley’s Kemet Productions. As Skitta Skat and his brother continued to hone their skills, they started performing at open mics and shows in the DMV area. Their hard work paid off when they were nominated for “Best Group” at the 2009 DMV Awards and the 2019 DMV Titan Awards, solidifying their place among notable hip-hop artists in the region.
Notable Music & Collabs
- Where I’m At Now (2024): Skitta Skat’s notable project features collaborations with heavyweight artists like AZ on “Dead Presidents” and Twista on “X Files”.
- Texas Roads: One of his most recognizable and streamed tracks, the song features a vivid, introspective narrative inspired by his time traveling down to Texas for South by Southwest (SXSW).
Texas Roads The Official Video
Follow On Instagram @Skitta_Skat
ROB JAMES
Rob James is a dynamic energetic performer and artist hailing from Washington DC & PG County Md. He began his journey into the world of music and dance at the tender age of 5. Citing Michael Jackson as an influence the king of pop’s extraordinary dance moves and vocal skills ignited a desire to follow in his footsteps and become a performer of equal caliber. Rob James continues to channel his passion for music and dance,driven
by the mantra of “Go Hard Dreamer History in the making!”.His journey is a true testament to perseverance, talent, andan unyielding dream to make his mark in the world of entertainment.
H.M.P. ( Hipnotic Music Productions ) BODY
Written by Rob James. Produced, mixed and mastered by
Grammy Award Winning engineer & producer Jamil “Face” Johnson
for H.M.P. @ Phase Recording & Media. Available
on all digital platforms, “BODY” is the lead single
from H.M.P.’s upcoming collaborative effort with
Rob James, The FreakShow!
Instagram robjames_show