I am native American and raised in the Bronx, NY. I was raised by my grandmother because my mother was on drugs. I started writing at five. I wrote letters to my mother and asked her why she wasnt around, or why is she hurting her family. My grandmother would give my mother those notes. I eventually put what I wrote in letters on a beat. Then I chose the name Quintescence Jamilah Flowers PKA Quintescence,was born and raised in the Bronx, NY, as a only Child. Her mother was known in the community as a DJ and song writer,her father was also a song writer and a huge fan of James Brown. Quintescence was raised by her grandmother due to her mother becoming addicted to crack cocaine in the early 90's. At the tender age of Five, Quintescence began writing and recording herself on her boom box as well as playing basketball in the local park. Everyone knew that Quintescence could play ball, in fact they always said if she was a guy she would be in the NBA. It wasn't until there was a talent show in the neighborhood that Quintescence let her skills as a rapper be known to the public. Once Quintescence performed at the talent show it was like basketball became secondary and music became her first love. After the talent show she went on to try out for the world famous Apollo Theatre. She made it on the wednesday amateur night and she won twice. Since then Quintescence has performed all around the NYC/Tri-State area. From college campus', clubs , block parties etc.. The word about Quintescence, aka "Q" spread so fast that it quickly got her featured on hot 97 and shade 45 numerous of times. She has also won numerous awards and been featured on some of the hottest hip hop websites such as allhiphop.com and worldstarhiphop.com Recently Quintescence has been making music/radio ready records and has teamed up with D/R period Quintescence is constantly hard at work bringing her artistic vision for the revival of her beloved hip hop to the eyes and ears of the world.