Rising Stars: Meet Quasi The Explorer of Downtown

Today we’d like to introduce you to Quasi The Explorer.

Hi Quasi, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, how can you bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I started making music when I was 16. I started making beats, but I sucked, so I tried putting vocals down on popular beats and fell in love with the recording process. I released one of my first songs called Red Light, and nobody believed it was me on the track at school, but eventually, people began to know who I was. Quasi The Explorer was and is my name. About 2 years after that, my friend and biggest fan committed suicide, and I wrote and recorded a track for him that night and released it on SoundCloud because that’s all I could do in one night. I believe it did 8000 streams in the first week after my friend’s death, and I realized many people were healing through listening to my song dedicated to him. I realized I had the power to help and heal people through music. I have never stopped since then and want to ensure I’m as genuine as possible in this industry. I have plans that are becoming a reality now, and I want to ensure I provide for my family and my people.

I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been smooth?
Of course, it hasn’t been easy. It’s hard to tap into your emotions sometimes when they haunt you or your past haunts you. I’ve had a lot of trauma throughout my life, and I tend to get high to keep myself from falling into that hole mentally. I know things will get easier soon; I can feel it, and I have certain things that have happened that have assured me success is coming.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a recording artist from Kansas City, Missouri. I’m known mostly for my music and videos released within the last 4 years. I’m most proud of my ability to stay consistent with music and the business side of my life. I’m as genuine as it gets. That’s what sets me apart from most.

Are books, apps, podcasts, or blogs that help you do your best?
I don’t read as much as I should, to be honest. But any app that can make my thoughts shut off for a while so I can focus on something mindless or mindful, not anything else.

Pricing:

• Features $250 until I have first major artist added to project(s)
• Artist management services (hit me up for pricing, all specific to strategy)
• Marketing/Promotion (hit me up for pricing)
• Merch coming soon

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/quasi816
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/quasi816?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE=
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/quasi816?lang=en
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/@quasi816
• SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/quasi816?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=B86247F7296F453B95305C579D79448A&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Image Credits:
Myself and Live Black Palms