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I.Q.(Ill Quality) is a Hip-Hop artist based out of Asheville, NC. He is also the President and COO of Gang Beef Entertainment LLC. a Hip-Hop collective in Asheville, NC., respectively. I.Q. started writing raps in 1999 at the age of 11. His multisyllabic rapping style is infused with conscious and political overtones along with storytelling capabilities where the words not only paint a picture but make you feel like you are in or a part of the story. Growing up he was inspired by artists such as Tech N9ne, Eminem, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Jedi Mind Tricks along with a multitude of early to late 90s east coast boom-bap. He has performed at numerous venues in the Carolinas such as The Odd, Static Age Records, The 1st Annual Asheville Hempfest, The Milestone Club and The Purple Buffalo, just to name a few. His first mixtape `SoundLogIQ Vol. 1: The Archives` will be released in the fall of 2024.