Jeffrey “JQ” Qaiyum is an Emmy-winning composer and producer from Chicago. He creates the score for Hulu/FX’s The Bear, often working with fellow Chicago artist Johnny Iguana. He is also a founding member of Q Brothers, known internationally for their hip hop adaptations of Shakespeare and other classics. Q Brothers also performs annually at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. JQ has received several awards, including an Emmy for his work with NBC Sports Chicago, Best Lyrics for Othello: The Remix at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a BMI Streaming Media Award for his scoring work on The Bear.