Kid Quill

Mitchell Quilleon Brown, known by his stage name Kid Quill, is an American rapper from Shelbyville, Indiana. The name Kid Quill originates from his middle name Quilleon with the addition of Kid to the beginning.[1] He made his first notable appearance with his 2016 album The Name Above The Title charting on the Top 10 iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap charts and Billboard Heatseekers. In September 2017, Brown released his second studio album, 94.3 The Reel, that returned to the Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap chart.

Kid Quill
Kid Quill performing in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMitchell Quilleon Brown
BornFebruary 21, 1994
Shelbyville, Indiana, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer, producer, writer
Years active2013–present
LabelsIndependent
Associated actsBryce Vine Skizzy Mars Nappy Roots Two Friends
WebsiteOfficial Website

Soccer career

While attending Shelbyville Senior High School, Brown was a 3-time Hoosier Heritage All-Conference First Team, 2-time Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Top Team Player Awards, 2-time Indiana All-District First Team, 3-time Top Drawer Soccer Player to Watch, 2-time Indianapolis Star Super Team, 2011 Indiana All-State 3rd Team Selection, and 2012 NSCAA Soccer All-American Scholar.[2][3]

He decided to continue his soccer career by playing for DePauw University at the collegiate level. He had three appearances in his freshman year, including playing in the NCAA Tournament, and two in his sophomore year.[4]

His junior year, Brown decided to quit soccer because the balance of music, soccer, and school was too much.[5]

Music career

While in high school, Brown would rap battle friends in his basement. One of his friends decided to record Brown rapping and uploaded it to YouTube where it received a good number of views.[6] Noticing that there was potential, he decided to pursue rapping.

On October 14, 2016, Brown released his debut album The Name Above The Title.[7] It charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap. It also charted as a Billboard Heatseaker.[8]

In September 2017, Brown followed his first album with 94.3 The Reel. This also charted Top 10 on iTunes Hip-Hop/Rap Charts. He spent the following year as support on nationals tours with Devvon Terrell, SoMo, Skizzy Mars and Bryce Vine.

On September 6th, 2019, Brown released his fourth album, titled Sunset Diner, inspired by his adolescence, 80s and 90s music and his life experiences.

On September 25th, September 26th and September 27th 2020, Brown opened for Quinn XCII and Chelsea Cutler at their drive in shows at Charlotte Motor Speedway and The Westland Mall.[9]

Discography

Albums
  • Ear to Ear (2014)
  • The Name Above The Title (2016)[10]
  • 94.3 The Reel (2017)
  • Sunset Diner (2019)

As featuring artist
  • "IOU" (EMAN8 featuring Kid Quill) (2019)[11]
  • "No Drama" (Two Friends featuring Kid Quill and New Beat Fund) (2020)[12]

References
  1. Armstrong, Teryn. "Kid Quill at Irving Theater tonight". NUVO. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  2. "2011 Boys High School Scholar All-West Team". www.nscaa.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  3. "Mitch Brown – DePauw Athletics". depauwtigers.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  4. "DePauw Bows out of NCAA Play after Second-Round Loss – DePauw Athletics". www.depauwtigers.com. Retrieved April 13, 2016.
  5. "Kid Quill grinning from 'Ear to Ear'". Shelby News. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  6. "Mitch Brown '16". Her Campus. Retrieved April 14, 2016.
  7. "Sportswrap". Shelby News. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  8. Flint, Ross. "Local Artist Reaches Top 10". shelbynews.com. Paxton Media Group. Retrieved October 29, 2016.
  9. @KidQuill (September 24, 2020). "This weekend 🚘❤️" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  10. "The Name Above the Title by Kid Quill on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved October 15, 2016.
  11. "IOU (feat. Kid Quill) - Single by EMAN8". Apple Music. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
  12. "No Drama - Single by Two Friends, Kid Quill & New Beat Fund on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved February 8, 2020.
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