J QUE S Music

How Do I Self Publish My Music? (Part One) There are tens if not hundreds of thousands of talented singers, songwriters, producers, musicians, bands, and groups over the world, but the truth is, we probably won’t ever hear more than 1% of these talented performers. For years, major record labels have dictated the kind of music we have access to. Radio stations wouldn’t take the risk of breaking a new independent artist in fear of an audience backlash causing a loss of revenue. Those days are gone! With the evolution of social media, streaming music services, and ease of access to the internet, many of the previously unknown artists can now be heard. The question now is, how does it work? The answer may seem simple, but there are a lot of moving parts to success in today’s music industry. There is still the traditional record label route. If you are talented enough and have amassed a following large enough to attract their attention, they might sign you to a contract with a nice signin...

 What's up Fans? If you haven't had the chance to hear my new album, you can find it on all of the streaming services. The QR code in the picture is from Apple music, but it's available everywhere. Search for John Que Smith Sunday Morning Drive on your favorite service.  I started out in music when I was 14 years old. I played and sang in local bands in Montgomery, Alabama for several years. I have written songs, produced, promoted, and arranged music and vocals on both independent and major record label projects. I served as the CEO of a small independent label in the 1990's. I'm bring this to you now to get back on the creative side of music. Sunday Morning Drive is music to ride with. This is an instrumental blend of all the music that I have grown to love over the years. You'll hear a blending of Smooth Jazz with Funk, R and B, and Hip Hop. The audience for this album isn't limited to listeners of those genres though, there is a little something here for...