Q-Bik Mūz (pronounced “Cubic Muse”) emerges as a trailblazer from Detroit’s legendary third wave of electronic dance music, blending raw creativity with a boundary-pushing ethos. By day, John Penn was a medical student, but by night, his Penn Point Productions basement studio became an incubator for Detroit’s innovative sound. Collaborating with icons like Carl Craig, Bridgett Grace ("True Faith"), and Kenny Larkin, Q-Bik Mūz’s kinetic compositions bridged techno, hip-hop, and trance.

The debut release, "Kinetic Motion", propelled Q-Bik into Detroit’s techno lore when Kenny Larkin introduced it on Alan Oldham’s influential Fast Forward radio show. The track caught the attention of techno pioneers like Juan Atkins and "Mad" Mike Banks, leading to the seminal release of "Hip-No Tek", a record that sold over 10,000 copies worldwide on Undercurrent Records, cementing its status in Detroit’s electronic canon.

Subsequent tracks like "Can U Feel It?", featuring diva Bridgett Grace, dominated dance charts, while Penn’s foresight brought R&B into the fold, producing the chart-topping "Something’s Goin’ On" for U.N.V., a Billboard #1 single and Top 10 album that defined an era of Detroit R&B. 

Expanding his vision, Penn signed and produced rising adult contemporary artist KEM under Undercurrent Records, helping define KEM’s distinct sound. The EP "Can Figure U Out" introduced audiences to the smooth sophistication of the seminal AC jazz hit "Love Thy Neighbor", released as Undercurrent’s fifth offering. This collaboration laid the foundation for KEM’s ascent as a mainstay in the R&B and jazz worlds, eventually earning him widespread acclaim and a deal with Motown/Universal, with KEM's first album "Kemistry".

Transitioning from music production to technology, Penn transformed Undercurrent Records into an XR laboratory, revitalizing Q-Bik Mūz’s catalog with remixes and futuristic releases. Rooted in Detroit’s underground yet reaching global audiences, Q-Bik Mūz is more than a producer—he’s a storyteller, sound architect, and innovator, fusing electronic artistry with cutting-edge technology.

My life has been an amazing journey that has seen me be in two of the UK’s biggest bands The Stone Roses and OMD, as well as share ideas with some of the worlds leading lights in business development and personal growth.

As a tech entrepreneur, I founded the the UK’s #1 non-profit church and charity website provider UKChurches.
Our services are used by over 500 organisations, and although initially tailored for Churches, we develop websites for Charities and Businesses, and our agency provides Social Media Marketing services to organisations who want to reach and grow their audience.

As a part of my mentoring programs, I also deliver Music Education in schools and content for podcasts and Radio.

Rodney Sampson is an entrepreneur, investor, author & consecrated bishop who focuses on shaping innovative economic policy and opportunities throughout all sectors of relevant society and culture. His episcopal affiliations are with The International Bishop's Conference and Kingdom Manifestation.

A serial entrepreneur, Sampson co-founded Multicast Media Networks [Streamingfaith.com] in 2000, Intellect in 2002, Intellect Inspire in 2006, Legacy Opportunity Fund in 2007 & EFactor in 2008. At present, Sampson is building Legacy Opportunity Fund II, a US based BDC designed to provide underserved communities with economic dignity, knowledge and access to investment opportunities traditionally reserved for accredited, wealthy and institutional investors. He also serves on the corporate boards and management of a disruptive technology start-up, a NY based merchant investment bank and home based business.

Sampson is regularly called upon to advise & speak to nations, businesses, universities and bishops who lead millions of constituents and viable communities around the world.

Sampson holds a BS degree in Psychology from Tulane University and a MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He also studied in the M.D. Program at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine from 1995-1999. In 1998, Sampson received an honorary Doctorate of Ministry from the I.G.F Theological Seminary.

Sampson’s published works include Your Manifest Destiny, Yes We Will, Blacks and Their Trillions & @OccupyTheChurch. His next book, entitled Kingonomics [Ben Bella] will release everywhere in January 2013.

A strong believer in global reinvestment, Sampson has been a friend of Africa. He has worked closely with The Republics of Namibia, Gabon and Uganda in the areas of trade and development, business development and public affairs. For his contributions to humanity, Sampson was awarded The Phoenix Award – the City of Atlanta’s highest honor – by Mayor Shirley Franklin in 2004.

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