Quentin Ravenel is a talented drummer who can play as if he has six arms. He is also a singer who can effortlessly switch from a soulful falsetto to a gospel shout while precisely striking his drums, cymbals, and programmed pads. Ravenel is the leader and focal point of his group, Quentin Ravenel & Friends.

Ravenel comes from a family of musicians and singers. His mother, Helen Freeman, is a well-known singer in the Lowcountry, and his brother, Stephen Freeman, tours as a keyboardist for Mary J. Blige. Regarding his singing, Ravenel considers his mom his most significant influence. He is also inspired by more prominent names such as Anderson Paak, whom he admires for his ability to sing, rap, and play drums. Ravenel drums for another award-winning band, Ben Fagan & the Holy City Hooligans. He is influenced by Ben Fagan and Chris Brown as well.

Ravenel learned to play the drums before he learned to sing. He cites many percussionists who motivated him to play in his youth, including Eric Moore, Buddy Rich, Dennis Chambers, Mitch Mitchell, and Nate Smith.

Playing the drums and singing simultaneously is not easy, and Ravenel acknowledges that it has taken years of practice to master both skills. His most significant challenges are choosing the right songs he can execute gracefully as he plays the drums and remembering lyrics.

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