About LaQuinton Holliday
LaQuinton Holliday, born September 8, 1995, is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and dancer. Holliday also acts as a solo artist and vocalist for Aa'Keela & The Beats. LaQuinton has also been acknowledged as the winner of the 2020 Jimmie Rodgers Singer/Songwriter Competition.
After his father's death in 2002, Holliday would find what would become his new reality. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, his love for music developed at an early age, mocking the likeness of Michael Jackson, James Brown, Etc. He also dreamed of being a professional wrestler in the WWE.
Described as a young man with an old soul, his inspiration comes from every chamber of music. Whether it's funk, rock, or R&B, his motivation will be shown in his music.
Holliday would record his first song in December 2007, along with his brother.
In 2009, Holliday would become a local Michael Jackson tribute artist.
Holliday would end his run as a tribute artist in 2012 due to a more focused approach to his music.
In 2011, Holliday began his acting career, thanks to his choir teacher. With multiple musicals coming to the forefront of his agenda, he wanted to get back on the stage to perform. Graduating high school in 2014, he would then attend Meridian Community College. From there, he joined the MCC Dimensions as a Bass/Tenor. Holliday would obtain an associate's degree in theatre from MCC.
After completing college, Holliday became a part of various music bands. In 2018, he joined Image of Harmony as the male lead vocalist along with his best friend and ex-Dimensions member Aaliyah Lee. The group performed both secular and contemporary music. However, Holliday left the group to pursue an edgier image.
After his father's death in 2002, Holliday would find what would become his new reality. Born in Meridian, Mississippi, his love for music developed at an early age, mocking the likeness of Michael Jackson, James Brown, Etc. He also dreamed of being a professional wrestler in the WWE.
Described as a young man with an old soul, his inspiration comes from every chamber of music. Whether it's funk, rock, or R&B, his motivation will be shown in his music.
Holliday would record his first song in December 2007, along with his brother.
In 2009, Holliday would become a local Michael Jackson tribute artist.
Holliday would end his run as a tribute artist in 2012 due to a more focused approach to his music.
In 2011, Holliday began his acting career, thanks to his choir teacher. With multiple musicals coming to the forefront of his agenda, he wanted to get back on the stage to perform. Graduating high school in 2014, he would then attend Meridian Community College. From there, he joined the MCC Dimensions as a Bass/Tenor. Holliday would obtain an associate's degree in theatre from MCC.
After completing college, Holliday became a part of various music bands. In 2018, he joined Image of Harmony as the male lead vocalist along with his best friend and ex-Dimensions member Aaliyah Lee. The group performed both secular and contemporary music. However, Holliday left the group to pursue an edgier image.
On October 24th, 2020, Holliday (along with Aaliyah Lee) would enter the Jimmie Rodgers Singer/Songwriter competition.
This particular year, the contest was open for all genres to participate. Holliday performed “Big Wobbly Woman” and won in the adult division. |
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In 2021, LaQuinton would return as one of the following year's judges alongside Chapel Hart, Marty Gamblin, Emily White, Casey Combest, & Season 18's The Voice winner Todd Tilghman.
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Creatively, after his mother’s and grandmother’s passing, Holliday now dedicates every work of his art to them.