By: Tom White
At the core of Quancheye Entertainment lies the commitment to transcending boundaries, sparking creativity, and touching the souls of listeners through the power of art. Founded by Equan, a hip-hop artist driven by positivity, this production company embraces unbridled diversity and imagination, striving to amplify the voices of up-and-coming artists who enrich the landscape with uplifting messages.
Quancheye Ent. is the culmination of Equan’s life experiences, abundant in passion, inspiration, and obstacles. Now a dedicated artist, producer, and part-time car dealer, his journey in the creative field began at the age of 17 when he was working for a computer retailer in New York City as a BMI writer. Though fulfilling, this dynamic forced Equan to learn how to find balance as he navigates the dynamic of pursuing music while having a full-time job.
The lack of support from his family fueled his concerns, often resulting in moments of doubt. As someone with an IT education, Equan has always been expected to choose the traditional lucrative path, following in the footsteps of his mother, who used to work on Wall Street. Constantly pushed toward different directions, Equan showcased tremendous resilience, remaining dedicated to music despite the challenges.
After years of persevering, Equan at last garnered the support he had always hoped for, receiving motivational messages and words of gratitude from fans and other artists. “Now I know that the lack of support helped me develop a thick skin and equipped me with skills that helped me survive,” he shares. “However, support is what gets you to the top of the industry. That’s what Quancheye is all about—supporting aspiring artists so they have an easier ride than I did.”
Prompted by the rising violence and gangster conflicts in the area, Equan moved to Southern Florida. Now, he ascribes that era to the time he learned independence; far away from home and working to make ends meet through music, he discovered the concept of production. From the first moments of being in the studio, he knew he had found yet another passion, describing the experience as therapeutic.
Today, as the visionary behind Quancheye Entertainment, he fulfills a mission of helping artists who started like he did. Whether through supporting the process with his expertise and equipment or teaching others how to leverage production tools, Equan remains committed to spreading the message of love, positivity, and unity.
Under the company’s umbrella, Equan has released a collective album. During production, he would reach out to other artists, offering them a chance to become a part of a creative, revolutionary movement. Shattering all boundaries of art, Equan eradicated the need for extensive financial capabilities, often paying for the production of artists who couldn’t have funded it themselves.
Other Quancheye Entertainment projects include an already available line of clothes, accessible through the website, as well as the up-and-coming music magazine revolving around Equan, his message, and the artists he has worked with, such as King Klish, Mr. Kayoss, B-line, Fortress, and Kid Fyago.
Speaking of his approach to producing, he says, “I’m a writer first and producer second. I always write, listen to it, and perfect the songs as I go. Producing is the same; you work on the first draft, tweak it, and wait til the message resonates. At Quancheye Entertainment, we believe that stories have the power to bridge human divides, and it is our mission to tell the stories of those who share our vision of a better world.”
Published by Charlie N.
