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Rondo in 2019
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| Birth name | Tyquian Terrel Bowman |
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| Born | March 23, 1999 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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Tyquian Terrel Bowman (born March 23, 1999), known as Quando Rondo, is an American rapper and singer. He signed with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's record label, an imprint of Atlantic Records. This happened after his 2018 song, "I Remember" (featuring Lil Baby).
"I Remember" became a very popular song. It was certified platinum, meaning it sold over a million copies. His first album, QPac (2020), also did well. It reached the Billboard 200 chart. This album included another platinum song called "ABG". His second album, Recovery (2023), also made it onto the charts.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Tyquian Bowman was born and grew up in Savannah, Georgia. He loved music from a young age. As a teenager, he faced some tough times. He spent some time in youth facilities. After these experiences, in 2017, he decided to focus completely on music.
His stage name, Quando Rondo, comes from his nickname "Quando". He also liked the basketball player Rajon Rondo. When he was growing up, he listened to artists like Chief Keef, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, and Camoflauge.
Career Journey
2017–2019: Starting Out and First Albums
Tyquian Bowman started using the name "Quando Rondo" in 2017. He chose "Quando" from his nickname "Ty-Quando". He added "Rondo" because he liked how it sounded.
In November 2017, he shared a freestyle song on YouTube called "I Remember". He had written this song while he was in a youth facility. The video quickly became very popular. In January 2018, he released the official song "I Remember" with rapper Lil Baby. He then released other songs like "Motivation" and "Paradise". The music videos for these songs got millions of views online.
This success led to his first mixtape, Life B4 Fame, released on April 17, 2018. Other artists like Lil Baby, Lil Durk, and OMB Peezy were featured on it. The mixtape also had his popular song "ABG". This song has been viewed over 71 million times on WorldStarHipHop's YouTube channel.
Soon after, it was announced that Quando Rondo was the first artist to sign with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's new record label, Never Broke Again. This label is part of Atlantic Records. After he signed, his mixtape Life B4 Fame was re-released through this new label.
In August 2018, Quando Rondo was featured on the song "I Am Who They Say I Am" with Kevin Gates and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The next month, he appeared on three songs from YoungBoy Never Broke Again's 4Loyalty EP.
On September 24, 2018, Quando Rondo released his second mixtape, Life After Fame. This was a follow-up to his first mixtape. It featured artists like Boosie Badazz, JayDaYoungan, Rich Homie Quan, Shy Glizzy, YK Osiris, and NBA YoungBoy. This mixtape reached #174 on the Billboard 200 chart. This was his first time on the chart. He also performed as an opening act for SOB X RBE on their "Global Gangin" tour.
In February 2019, Quando Rondo released the song "Scarred from Love". This song was part of his third mixtape, From the Neighborhood to the Stage, which came out on May 10, 2019. This mixtape included guest appearances from BlocBoy JB, NoCap, Polo G, and Shy Glizzy.
2022–Present: New Music and Collaborations
On November 25, 2022, Quando Rondo worked with YoungBoy Never Broke Again on a mixtape called 3860. Four songs were released before the mixtape: "Give Me a Sign," "Cream Soda," "Keep Me Dry," and "It's On."
"Give Me a Sign," with YoungBoy, later appeared on Quando Rondo's second album, Recovery. This song was the first single from the album. Four more songs were released before the album came out. "Speeding" was released on January 22, 2023. "Long Live Pabb," a song dedicated to a friend, came out on January 23, 2023. "Me First" was released on February 15, 2023. The last single, "Tear It Down," came out on March 9, 2023, just before the album was officially announced.
On November 15, 2024, Quando Rondo released his third album, Here for a Reason. It featured one guest artist, Winter Rae. Before this album, he released a short collection of songs called Here for a Reason: In The Darkest Time in August 2024. Three singles from the album were "Cash," "Gotta Do Better & Pray," and "Luh Wodie."
Personal Life
Tyquian Bowman is a Muslim. He is also a father and has one daughter.
Discography
Studio albums
- QPac (2020)
- Recovery (2023)
- Here for a Reason (2024)
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Rondo in 2019
