Indie hip-hop artist,
visionary, emcee.

Raised in Brooklyn. Based in Florida. Merging a wide assortment of musical influences into one powerhouse performance.

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Orlando Weekly Best of Orlando 2018 Readers' Choice award for Best Hip-Hop Act.

Biography

Music from the heart.

EyeQ is an indie hip-hop artist, visionary and emcee whose musical sights are set on merging his wide assortment of musical influences and loves into one powerhouse performance. Raised in Brooklyn, NY and now a nationally touring emcee based in Florida, EyeQ has rocked stages with numerous prominent touring acts from around the country.

Never to be classified by one specific type of music, EyeQ's work is rooted in many things. It encompasses nerdcore, for his love of animation, video games, comic books and everything within popular culture — and soul, world, classical, old-school hip-hop and golden-age jazz, for his influences abroad.

"I feel like the creativity of music is limitless and without bounds. I hope to explore all the possibilities throughout my musical journey. I make music from the heart, and I have always been attracted to music that makes me feel a passion for love, life, and the freedom of expression through music."

His Attack on Titan–themed album Walls of Maria was endorsed by Funimation and the official Attack on Titan page. As co-founder of the nerdcore hip-hop group RPG-Unit, he was featured on the front page of Kotaku and Bandcamp, and earned the acclaim of Randy Pitchford, founder of Gearbox, for the debut album Rock Paper Genocide.

Influenced by Stevie Wonder and Anita Baker as much as Lupe Fiasco, Nujabes, Jam Project and Hiroyuki Sawano. His Brooklyn roots shine through on the radio and live, where he exudes an energy and passion that leaves a lasting impression.

Releases

The music.

Walls of Maria vol. 01 album cover: the Colossal Titan breaching a wall under purple lightning.

Walls of Maria, vol. 01

The Attack on Titan–themed album, endorsed by Funimation and the official Attack on Titan page.

Listening to "Titanslayer"

Triple L Live cover: EyeQ performing with a microphone beside an image of Anita Baker.

Triple L — Live

A tribute to Anita Baker, recorded live.

Listening to an unreleased demo

Full catalogue links to be added.

On stage

Live.

From conventions like MAGFest all the way to the local comic shop — just as busy on the stage as in the studio.

EyeQ performing with an outstretched arm under stage lights. EyeQ on stage in front of a crowd under orange lights. A packed crowd at an EyeQ show.

Selected stages

  • SXSW Official Nerdcore Showcase — Austin, 2018
  • PAX East · West · South MAGFest stage, incl. mainstage with Mega Ran
  • MAGFest Gaylord National Resort, Maryland
  • Otakon Baltimore 2016 · Washington DC 2018
  • Anime Expo Los Angeles Convention Center
  • San Diego Comic-Con and the Comic-Con after-party at The Merrow
  • The Viper Room West Hollywood — with MC Chris and Mega Ran
  • Maker Faire Orlando 2018 — headliner
  • Nerdapalooza · AFO · Florida Music Festival Orlando
Full performance history — 73 shows, 2016 to 2018
  1. Saturday, December 22, 2018Orlando: The Geek Easy - Substantial Live
  2. Saturday, November 10th & 11th , 2018Orlando: Maker Faire Orlando Playing Sat,( Headliner) On Sunday
  3. October 27, 2018Orlando: Bukkuri Lounge - Propeller Anime's 12th Anniversary Party
  4. October 25, 2018Orlando: The Geek Easy - Swamburger Presents: Whose Beat is That? w/ MC Serch
  5. September 29, 2018Austin: 4th Tap Brewing - Nerdcore Nights (Headliner)
  6. September 8, 2018Orlando: The Geek Easy - No Borders
  7. August 13 - 17 2018Athens Georgia:  NPC Collective Mini Tour
  8. August 15, 2018North Carolina: New York Pizza - NPC Collective Mini Tour
  9. August 13 - 2018Washington DC: Smith Public Trust - NPC Collective Mini Tour
  10. August 10th-12th 2018Washington, D.C: - Walter E. Washington Convention Center -  Otakon
  11. July 20, 20218 North Carolina: Cat's Cradle -  SkyBlew Album Release
  12. June 23, 2018Austin: Hometown Throwdown Featuring EyeQ (Headliner)
  13. June 22, 2018Austin: Plush
  14. June 3rd, 2018Orlando: Melrose Center - Melrose in the Mix (Headliner)
  15. April 14, 2018Orlando: The Geek Easy - Orlando Overdrive: Best in Orlando Nerd Music and Indie Games (Headliner)
  16. April 5 - Apr 8 2018Boston MA: PAX East  MAGFest Jamspace at PAX East 2018
  17. March 19, 2018Austin TX: SXSW Karma Lounge - Official Nerdcore Showcase
  18. March 16, 2018Austin TX: Firehouse Lounge - Nerdcore Dayz
  19. March 15, 2018Austin TX: Dozen Street - Nerdcore Dayz
  20. March 14, 2018Austin TX: Kick Butt Coffee - Nerdcore Dayz
  21. February 24, 2018Orlando: Geek Easy Pre-Launch Party. w/ Marc With a C, Boy Without Batteries & Polykarp
  22. January 20th, 2018Orlando: Ongaku Overdrive presents w/  Schaffer The Darklord, Tribe One, Marc With a C
  23. Jan 12 - 14, 2018PAX South Magfest stage w/Super Soul Bros. & NPC Collective - San Antonio, TX
  24. Sep 30, 2017Orlando: The Geek Easy - EyeQ Birthday and Careless Juja album release Party & Pajama Jammy Jam! w/ Careless Juja, Marc With a C, Mag.Lo, LAVOLA
  25. September 2, 2017Seattle: NPC Collective Presents: The PAX West Nerdcore Showcase at Funhouse
  26. Sep 1 - 4, 2017Seattle: PAX West Mainstage feature with Mega Ran
  27. July 29-30, 2017Classic Game Fest
  28. Jul. 2, 2017The Viper Room, West Hollywood, California - MC Chris, Mega Ran, Watashi Wa Dance Party
  29. Jun. 3, 2017Orlando: The Geek Easy - Koo Koo Kanga Roo: Presented by MusIQ From the Heart
  30. Apr. 22, 2017The Geek Easy - Orlando Overdrive 2017: The Best of Orlando Nerd Music
  31. March. 31, 2017Orlando: The Social - Mat Mania
  32. Jan 27-29, 2017Pax South Magfest stage
  33. Jan. 7, 2017Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, Maryland - MAGfest:  MusIQ From The Heart Showcase & Magfest Mega Marathon
  34. Dec. 17, 2016Orlando: The Geek Easy - Sci-Fried LIVE Star Wars Event
  35. Dec. 10, 2016Orlando: Wills Pub - Flynt Flossy & Turquoise Jeep
  36. Oct. 1, 2016Orlando: The Geek Easy - EyeQ Birthday Celebration & Concert
  37. Sept. 23, 2016Ocala, Florida - Rock the Arts
  38. Aug. 12-14, 2016The Baltimore Convention Center - Otakon
  39. Aug. 11, 2016Baltimore, Maryland - Otakon Matsuri 2016
  40. Aug. 10, 2016Brooklyn, New York - The NPC Collective at Don Pedro (Kadesh Flow, Sammus, Richie Branson, EyeQ, 1-Up )
  41. Jul. 26, 2016Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive - Anime Festival Orlando
  42. Jul. 27, 2016Orlando: The Geek Easy - Crunk Witch // Ben Briggs // EyeQ // O_Super
  43. Jul. 23, 2016The Merrow, San Diego, California - Comic-Con After-Party with Mega Ran, Kirby's Dream Band, Vic Viper, and The Koopas
  44. Jul. 22, 2016San Diego Comic Con
  45. Jul 1 -4, 2016Los Angeles Convention Center - Anime Expo
  46. Jul. 9, 2016Orlando: The Geek Easy - Propeller Anime's Summer Charity Party
  47. Jun. 18, 2016Orlando: The Geek Easy - We Love Orlando: A Benefit Party For The Relief Of Pulse
  48. Apr. 23, 2016Backbooth - Ongaku Overdrive Presents Orlando Overdrive 2016
  49. Mar. 12, 2016The Fifth Estate, Brooklyn, New York - Schaffer the Darklord & More Or Les & EyeQ in Brooklyn
  50. Feb. 18-21, 2016Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Oxon Hill, Maryland - MAGFest
  51. Nov. 28, 2015Orlando: The Geek Easy - Schaffer, Lugo, EyeQ
  52. Oct. 14, 2015Toronto, Ontario - Brother this one's gonna be a smash. Featuring MEGA RAN, MORE OR LES & WORDBURGLAR!
  53. Oct. 15, 2015Philadelphia: 8Static Fest w/ Mega Ran
  54. Oct. 11, 2015The Grand Victory, Brooklyn, New York - MAGFest Presents: Game Over New York
  55. Oct. 6, 2015Norfolk, Virginia - VGH Presents: Mega Ran, DJ Organic, SkyBlew and the Nerdlucks by Video Game Heaven
  56. Sept. 29, 2015The Hole in the Wall, Austin
  57. Sept. 26, 2015Orlando: The Geek Easy - EyeQ's Attack on Titan Album Release / Birthday Party
  58. Sept. 12, 2015Orlando: Bikkuri Lounge - Ongaku Overdrive's Chips N Rhymes Party
  59. Aug. 8, 2015Orlando Science Center - Orlando Nerd Fest
  60. Jun 6, 2015Orlando: The Geek Easy - Anime Drinking Night feat. Attack on Titan by Solid State Society
  61. May. 22-24 Marriott World Center, Orlando - Omni Expo
  62. May. 8-10, 2015Jacksonville: Collective Con
  63. April 16-18, 2015Florida Music Festival
  64. Apr. 4, 2015Orlando: The Geek Easy - MusIQ from the Heart Presents: SAMMUS
  65. Feb. 14, 2015Orlando: The Geek Easy - The RED POTION Valentine's Dance
  66. Feb. 6, 2015Winners Circle North - Nerdy Music Show
  67. Dec. 19, 2014MusIQ From The Heart Presents: EyeQ Compilation and Talent Night Tues Recording Live at Sleeping Moon Cafè
  68. Nov. 22, 2014Orlando: Rising Star Karate & Dance studio - Life in Full Effect
  69. Sept. 13, 2014Orlando: The Geek Easy - MusIQ From The Heart
  70. Aug. 11, 2014Orlando Airport Marriott - Orlando Nerd Fest
  71. Jul. 4, 2014Orlando: The Geek Easy - SHINOBI NINJA / SAMURAI SHOTGUN / MAGITEK / DEAF 2 THE INDUSTRY / SHINOBI MC / EYEQ
  72. October 18-20, 2013Orlando: Nerdapalooza
  73. June 1-2, 2013Orlando: UCF -Knightrokon

Beyond the mic

Also.

EyeQ holding a camera under purple lighting.

Chris Allen Photography

Photography challenges us to view the world from different viewpoints — a medium to launch discussions from.

MusIQ From The Heart

Videography, editing and show promotion — booking and building nerdcore showcases across the country.

Contact

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