Young DJ QQ. - Ian Allen

Stage name: Q-Q

Real name: Kareem Dawkins

Birth date: March 9, 1995.

How did you get started in the business?

First in England, I would perform at The Brixton Theatre and other theatres in England until I came to Jamaica and took it up professionally.

What has been your greatest challenge in the business yet?

Really and truly I've had no challenges but there are going to be challenges in the future.

What have you been up to lately?

I've been touring and I have some new tunes Rum Ram and Up Inna Di Video.

Do you look up to any specific artiste?

Yes, I look up to artistes like Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Jah Cure, Beres Hammond and internationally Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Tracy Chapman.

Are you happy with the way things are going for your career right now?

Yes, I am.

Anything you'd like to change about it?

Well I would like to take my music up more internationally because that's what I'm working on now - to make it international.

What are your future plans?

I would like to work with Michael Jackson and Missy Elliot.

Do you have any advice for young artistes coming up?

If they want to be big just work hard for what you want and don't rush anything because you are young and you have a lot of years in the business.