Mazbou Q is a UK-born, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) based Nigerian artist, producer, content creator and educator.

Stemming from his background in classical, heavy metal and West African Highlife, Mazbou Q’s particular brand of Hiphop pushes the boundaries of the genre and captivates those with a deep appreciation for musicality. Mazbou Q takes inspiration from the likes of Fela Kuti, The Roots and Black Star as he confronts his listeners with socio-political commentary and creatively engages them in the complexities of his unique cultural identity.

Subsequent to the release of his 2021 full length album ‘THE FUTURE WAS.’, Mazbou Q became a viral sensation on Tiktok. Branded as ‘The Rap Scientist’, he has amassed close to 130,000 followers analyzing and dissecting various rhyme and rhythmic techniques used in hit rap songs. Covering music theory concepts like syncopation, polymetric rhythms, displacement and micro-rhythms, Mazbou Q is being lauded for illuminating the musical complexity of a genre often mistakenly not considered as such.

Mazbou Q is also the lead producer in Auckland-based audio production house UNCHAINED XL Production Co. and has worked with brands such as ESPN, Footlocker and Les Mills.

Having solidified himself as both a musical powerhouse and effective communicator, Mazbou Q continues to challenge and inspire his audiences through the various channels of his creativity.