Quincy Jones’s V4texx Band Hoping To Work With African Talents This Year
Dubai’s favorite live music band, V4tex, have expressed interest in working with African music talent this year.
Founded by legendary producer Quincy Jones, V4tex owns and manages nightlife entertainment at Q Bar at Dubai’s luxurious Palazzo Versace since 2018.
Their versatility has won them many awards, and the gorgeous Palazzo Versace’s Q Bar is home to the UAE’s hottest nightlife activities.
V4texx band leader Dante Kennedy has advised African artists to take advantage of this rapidly growing UAE music business.
“There are many opportunities for musicians to succeed in the UAE, but we must take a long-term approach and start by building relationships and trust with authorities and communities.”
Dante Kennedy is a music industry veteran who has worked with Lil Wayne, Justin Timberlake, Niki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa, and more.
He was also in the same room with Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars when they recorded the song Billionaire.
In 2022, Dante has collaborated with over 30 artists across the continent and connected them with opportunities at the UEA. We are looking to expand his reach this year.
The V4tex band is a mixed culture band currently consisting of 3 Nigerians and Dante Kennedy from the United States.
It was pure coincidence. I was looking for someone who could play well and they happened to be from Nigeria. ”
The band also has members from Kenya, Colombia and other parts of the world.
“We’ve played with a Kenyan guitarist and someone from Colombia before, so we’re open to working with African and Kenyan musicians and artists, but they have to come right.”
