I.Q. Addiction ft. Gina Lorenzo | @IQtheMC

Straight from Los Angeles, IQ is a driven, passionate and charismatic artist with a unique approach to his blend of hip-hop.

It all started when IQ was just 6 years old, writing poems that resembled rap songs even before he had ever heard the music! 
IQ spent much of his youth smoking dank cannabis and living a party lifestyle, and getting caught up in all kinds of situations that had him serving jail sentences in 3 different counties, at one point even running off to Mexico to escape the law and what seemed like a certain long prison sentence based on his previous strike for burglary.

Eventually, IQ decided to make his lifelong dream of having a career in hip-hop a reality. He started his own label with his cousin Significant7 and also helped form the group 'Linguistics', which performed extensively across Southern California, opening up for some of the largest underground acts of 2007, such as Wu-Tang, Dilated Peoples, Chino XL, KRS-ONE, and many more. His sound bridges the gaps between the grit of the old school and the punch of modern production, echoing the work of diverse and influential performers the likes of Tech N9ne, Beastie Boys or Eminem, just to mention a few.

   Q's unique story and eclectic career are a reflection of his personal and in-your-face sound:
It's really all about connecting with the listeners through high-energy release, uplifting melodies and a thought-provoking blend of intricate, multisyllabic lyrical flow.

Don't miss out on IQ's upcoming second album, "IQ Test"