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Q-Tip, born Jonathan William Davis on April 10, 1970, is an influential American rapper, producer, singer, and DJ. Known as "the Abstract," he co-founded A Tribe Called Quest and later released solo albums, earning Grammy nominations. Q-Tip is also an actor and a DJ, hosting the show "Abstract Radio" on Apple Music 1. In 2016, he became the artistic director for hip-hop culture at the Kennedy Center, and in 2018, he started instructing a jazz and hip-hop course at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music.

Queen, formed in 1970, is a legendary British rock band consisting of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. Initially influenced by progressive rock and heavy metal, they later explored arena rock and pop rock. Their breakthrough came with "Bohemian Rhapsody" from the 1975 album "A Night at the Opera." Queen's 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust" is their best-selling single, and the 1981 compilation "Greatest Hits" is the UK's best-selling album.

Born on March 18, 1970, Dana Elaine Owens, known as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. She has earned a Grammy, Primetime Emmy, Golden Globe, three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and two NAACP Image Awards. In 2006, she made history as the first hip-hop artist with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Latifah's debut album, "All Hail the Queen" (1989), included the hit "Ladies First." Her third album, "Black Reign" (1993), earned a gold certification and featured the influential single "U.N.I.T.Y."

Born on October 17, 1995, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Queen Naija Bulls is an American singer and media personality. Initially a vlogger on YouTube, she gained recognition in American Idol's season 13. Her self-released song "Medicine" (2017) reached the Billboard Hot 100's top 50 in 2018, leading to a deal with Capitol Records. Queen Naija's self-titled EP (2018) debuted at number 26 on the Billboard 200, featuring three platinum-certified singles. Her debut album, "Missunderstood" (2020), peaked at number 9 on the Billboard 200. Queen Naija's diverse background includes Arab, Black, Italian, and potentially Indian ancestry.

Formed in 1982, Queensrÿche is an influential American heavy metal band from Bellevue, Washington. Known for their impact on progressive metal, they've sold over 20 million albums globally. The original lineup included Michael Wilton, Chris DeGarmo, Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson, and Geoff Tate. Albums like "Operation: Mindcrime" (1988) and "Empire" (1990), with the hit "Silent Lucidity," solidified their place in metal history.

Founded in 1973 in Los Angeles by guitarist Randy Rhoads and bassist Kelly Garni, Quiet Riot initially faced internal conflicts. The most successful lineup included Kevin DuBrow (vocals), Carlos Cavazo (guitar), Rudy Sarzo (bass), and Frankie Banali (drums). Their 1983 album "Metal Health" became the first heavy metal album to top the Billboard chart. Quiet Riot achieved chart success with singles like "Cum On Feel the Noize" and "Metal Health (Bang Your Head)." The band is recognized on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock at No. 100.

Quincy Jones, born March 14, 1933, is an iconic American record producer with 28 Grammys and a 1992 Grammy Legend Award. His 72-year career spans jazz, pop, and film scores. Notable achievements include being the first African American nominated for Best Original Song at the Oscars (1968), conducting "We Are the World" (1985), and receiving the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award (1995). Jones, Time's influential jazz figure, made history as the first African American musical director of the Academy Awards (1971).