Q Releases Soulful New R&B Track "Stereo Driver"

The self-produced and introspective track is his first new music of 2022 following his breakout project last year.

BYGabriel Bras NevaresSep 24, 20227.7K Views

This is for the R&B heads out there. South Florida singer and songwriter Q (not the ScHoolboy), full name Q Steven Marsden, has just released a new song and accompanying music video, "Stereo Driver," which is an '80s-tinged alt-R&B jam with funky undertones. This follows last year's The Shave Experiment EP, which set him apart in the R&B lane thanks to the viral success of his breakout song, "Take Me Where Your Heart Is."

Those unfamiliar with the singer's music might be reminded of some of The Weeknd's recent work, with guitar tones reminiscent of Steve Lacy's latest album and an undeniably funky baseline. Vocally, Q delivers a sultry and powerful performance, complete with vocal overdubs to make his voice stand out, that could fit snugly on the most classic of '80s instrumentals. The reverbed drums and and occasional organ hits make the instrumental feel more lush, making for an optimistic sound to contrast Q's introspection.

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On "Stereo Driver," the Florida singer wants to make a connection with someone who's struggling emotionally, assuring them that he'll be their stereo driver. Maybe he's referring to inspiring people through his music, or he's trying to find comfort within himself through an inner dialogue. Past mistakes are referenced, times when there was nothing to lose or gain, and there's a hopefulness and calmness to the song that urges listeners to heal inwardly instead of focusing on the external problems ahead.

"I wrote 'Stereo Driver' during a time of despair, and I had to lean on a higher power to help me through it," Q expressed in a statement. "I wanted the lyrics to come off as a dialogue, and help people self reflect."

You can check out the video for Q's wavy new track "Stereo Driver" below, and find it on streaming services.

Quotable Lyrics

Chasing a fight that won't solve anything
Rest, be assured that you got everything
I will be your stereo driver
For your body, mind, and soul

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.