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Meet Question: The Rising Star Taking the Music Industry by Storm

Music plays a significant role in our lives. It helps us keep in touch with our emotions, interact with our friends and bring back beautiful memories. For these reasons, among other benefits, music is widely considered a universal language and one of the best forms of communication.

When Gabriel Cabaneros, aka Question, discovered music, he knew he had found his passion. He notes that while it was challenging to launch his career, he was not ready to give up on his love for music. Today, Question is a popular name in the industry with a solid fan base across the world. He is using his talent to create music that transcends all boundaries.

His unique sound, impeccable voice, and diversity in sound when creating his songs have enabled the young artist to cement his spot in the industry, with many labeling his sound as the future. Since making his debut, Question has released songs such as “White Maserati” and “Alone,” which have become popular with over 100K plays on YouTube and Spotify.

According to the Toronto-based artist, when making his, his goal is to compose songs that his audiences relate to and positively impact lives. Question notes that music has hugely impacted his life, pushing him even during tough times. Just like he has found a place to call home in music, Question aims to encourage others through his songs and provide them with a melody that they can dance to.

He mainly draws his inspiration from his personal life and his surroundings. Question aims to create that encourages and empowers other young people. The past few years have been hard on most people; with the COVID pandemic. Some have lost their jobs, leading to many falling into depression. Question says his is meant to make people feel good and show everyone that they are not alone. Having struggled in starting his career, he also wants to show people that by not giving up, you can fulfill your dreams.

Question has been making music since 2007; however, he didn’t release most of his music. He recalls that he loved listening to music and singing along to many legendary tunes while growing up. Question’s little brother was also a huge fan of music. And together they would spend time in their parents’ basement listening to various genres of music. With time, the two started composing their music, which marked the start of Question’s journey.

He notes that more than just a hobby, he wanted to do music full time. The experience creating his first single fueled his passion, pushing Question to take the next step. Even though he encountered obstacles, Question remained consistent in writing his music, and through hard work, he had his breakthrough. His music is widely recognized across the globe, from Asia and Europe to North America.

Question’s journey in the music industry is far from over. As he continues to flourish, he has many more projects lined up. He wants to travel the world and showcase his creativity while encouraging others in the industry. Question says that by doing so. He wants to show other Asian artists that it’s possible to penetrate the global industry.

Written in partnership with Jon Stojan