ABOUT US

Q-York is more than a group — it’s a legacy in motion. For over two decades, Knowa Lazarus (MC / Lyricist / Qreator) and Flava Matikz (DJ / Producer / Qreator) have been building bridges between cultures, carving their name in the global scene while staying rooted in the Hip Hop traditions that raised them.

Their origin story mirrors the journey of the diaspora itself — from New York to California, Canada to Manila — carrying with them the sound, struggle, and spirit of migration. Each city left its mark, shaping Q-York into a duo that embodies resilience, adaptation, and innovation.

On their own, both stand tall:

Knowa Lazarus is a commanding voice, a poet and performer who has rocked stages worldwide and amplified culture in arenas as #3x3TheHype!

Flava Matikz is a master of rhythm, a DJ and producer with razor-sharp skills who can move a crowd from the underground to the mainstream, blending Hip Hop with Filipino soul.

Together, they are Q-York — a super duo whose chemistry is undeniable. Among the first to bring this fusion of Hip Hop and diaspora identity to the forefront, they helped lay groundwork for others to follow. Not just artists, but quiet pioneers who proved that borders can’t contain culture.

Their catalog, performances, and presence reflect not just years in the game but mastery of it. They are OGs of the industry, carrying the wisdom of experience while still pushing sound, style, and storytelling forward.

Q-York is the sound of home and exile, the past and the future, the local and the global colliding in rhythm. Their story is one of movement, identity, and perseverance — and it’s far from finished.

This is Q-York: More than two decades strong, still defining what’s next.