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See the Listen page in the discography for track listing!

Listen will be released in the USA only. Release date is the 31st of August 2004.

The first single “Right On” is (reminiscent of his ’98 hit “Westside”) a smooth laid-back summer anthem about how he’s kickin’ it in Cali, yet what he describes, are familiar scenarios to people everywhere. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to travel the world and broaden my horizons,” says TQ. “I’ve noticed that no matter what country I’m in, everyone shares the same problems and life situations whether young or old, rich or poor. Through these experiences I have begun to figure out the truth about real life.”

“Listen” represents for all people who go through the struggle that life delivers to all of us. We hear the classic hook and catchy tune of motivating encouragement to turn one’s situation around and rise above the hardships. Through his music TQ shares what’s in his heart and on his mind and allows the listener a brief glimpse at the truth that is a reality at any given moment in time.

“Relax” is for those times when you’re rundown, stressed out and irritated with life. The perfect song for when all you want to do is escape and do absolutely nothing but relax, kick back and turn off the rest of the world.

Identifying with the experience a musician puts into a song is what truly makes music the soundtrack to our lives. Songs are meant to tell stories - sometimes poignant and scathingly truthful like on “Angela Jones” and sometimes just the kick back have fun vibe that is “Call Me.” TQ lets the listener take a peek into his life as he showcases his style of “reality R&B” West Coast style.

“Fly” is an inspirational song, and another one of TQ’s favorites on this album. He dreams of having the power to change the world and make a better life for all those who are going through the struggle. “My soul is looking for something and when my soul finds it that’s when I write that touching line or verse that tells that story,” he explains. His vision is a dream many hope will someday become a reality.

When a talented musical artist can paint a picture so clear and crisp, so full of emotion that it draws out memories of similar feelings, moments and thoughts, the artist has created a piece of music pure in its art form. An example of this is “Gone But Not Forgotten,” a tribute to some of the fallen legends of music such as Miles Davis and Billie Holiday who go unnoticed by the younger generation but should be just as respected as the greats that have passed in our time like Tupac and Aaliyah. This is another one of TQ’s favorites because “it was a really deep and emotionally personal song that touched me when I was writing and singing it,” he explains. “When those close to us pass the memories we cherish become priceless.”

“Until” is about maintaining and handling the responsibilities of life while never giving up or giving in to the hardships and instead standing strong, facing all obstacles head on.

And “Adore” is a special bonus track that honors one of the greatest musicians of our time. And if you’re going to do a Prince cover you better come with some heat and be able to hold your own and represent…and he does.

From the streets to the suburbs TQ makes music for everyone, just give the music a chance and listen. You can’t really tell what an artist is about by only hearing the singles playing over and over on the radio. Instead you need to take a moment to hear what they are really trying to say on their entire album. TQ is able to vividly convey the secret silent thoughts that echo clearly in our minds and personifies the aches and pains of reality. An artist’s craft is a reflection of their soul, so just open your ears and your mind and LISTEN to get an education from the street through the music of this reality R&B singer. TQ invites you to sit back, relax and…LISTEN. You might just learn something.

Okay, so we should all know by now that Gemini will not be released...

In its place we are getting a whole new album called Listen.