R&B Royalty: Q Parker of 112 - Evolution of Romance

The room shifted the moment he walked in.

R&B royalty Q Parker, of the world-famous group 112, graced the building—smooth, humble, and carrying that timeless elegance only a legend can bring.

Q sat down with us to talk about his newest masterpiece, Evolution of Romance, a project rooted in maturity, intention, and the reality of grown-man love. With the album already out and in rotation, he also touched on his Evolution of Romance podcast, currently running weekly and diving even deeper into conversations about partnership, accountability, and emotional evolution.

But one moment truly caught the room.

When he introduced one of the standout tracks from the album, “Beg,” he didn’t just mention it... he decoded it.

Q explained that “BEG” stands for Bringing Endless Gratitude, flipping the idea of “begging” in a relationship from desperation into something empowered. He spoke about the importance of showing up with intentional appreciation; acts of service, kindness, thoughtfulness, not only when there’s conflict, but on any day, simply because you value your person. It’s a reminder that gratitude is a choice and expressing it consistently is what strengthens partnership.

And then he performed.

A masterclass in presence; smooth vocals, honest storytelling, and the type of energy that brings the entire room into alignment. You could feel the shift. The softening. The intimacy. The night truly evolved into romance.

These are the moments that define New Music Wednesdays: When legends pull up unannounced, culture happens in real time, and everyone leaves with something they didn’t walk in with.

🎥 Stay tuned for the full episode or tap into the NMW Live Stream to catch the interview, the gems, and all the magic happening on and off camera.

New Music Wednesdays. Where the room changes… depending on who walks in.