Mad science fontana distribution california hiphop has been something of a petri dish for nationwide rap experiments in recent years. Apr 19, 2011 listen to the book of david by dj quik on apple music. Apr 28, 2011 quik has always been quirkier than his gangstarap peers underneath the monstrous knock of his drums, hes snuck in all manner of odd little details. Six years after his last solo studio release, hiphop icon and platinum recording artist dj quik is back.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Dj quik and problem on making timeless rap, remembering. The album debuted at fifty five on the us billboard 200 chart, selling 10,000 copies in its first week in the united states. The midnight life is a reminder that 25 years into quiks career, he is still. Yeah aint nothin but dj quik, my boy kk doing a little dedication to the neighborhood that raised usthe hub city kk reintroduce yourself you dont know me. Eighth studio album by american rapper and producer dj quik, released april 19, 2011 on mad science and fontana distribution. Luv of my life wikipedia dj quik released his eighth studio album the book of david on april 19, 2011, which included appearances by ice cube, bun b, bizzy bone, jon b.
Quik, born david marvin blake, made a name for himself in his native compton, california by compiling mixtapes that also featured amg, 2nd ii none, and hic. On the basis of these tapes, he was signed to profile and debuted with quik is the name 1991, on which he produced all the tracks and rarely shared the mike a rare solo rap artist to do so. May 17, 2016 nineties west coast pioneer dj quik has experienced a latecareer renaissance on the strength of solo albums like 2011s the book of david and 2014s the midnight life, as well as. The extensive guest roster on the book of david makes for a slew of fantastic collabos.
The eighth studio album for the rapperproducer from compton features guest appearances by bizzy bone, blakkazz k. The book of david dj quik 2011when i got into trouble and. The compton, california native returns with his eighth solo studio album, the book of david. May 02, 2011 quik however has long claimed an otherwise innocuous connection to his childhood surroundings, as evidenced on his new album, the book of david, with the punctuation to one of his poppin. From the album the book of david by dj quik on napster.
Dj quik born david martin blake on january 18, 1970 is a west coast rapper and record producer from compton, california. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david and. The book of david by dj quik album, west coast hip hop. Apr 19, 2011 dj quik, the book of david mad sciencefontana christopherschultz april 19, 2011. A lot of bloods would let the name quick because ck stands for crip killer but he chose quik to represent the red but at the. Dj quik released his eighth studio album the book of david on april 19, 2011, which included appearances by ice cube, kk, bun b, bizzy bone, jon b. As a teen he took up an affiliation with the tree top piru bloods, hence why his name is spelled quik with the c conspicuously missing. However, it still holds its own in the current field. James, jonathan hailey, theurbandaily staff, jerry l. Now my life, is backstage, wristbands, flashlights then, do the same thing we did last night jam im retro nickelodeon, im still all that i. Now my life, is backstage, wristbands, flashlights then, do the same thing we did last night jam im retro nickelodeon, im still all that i even rock the mane just like mike jack. Stream songs including fire and brimstone, do today and more. Dec 28, 2020 listen to your favorite songs from dj quik.
Dj quik and problem have collaborated on the rosecrans ep. He was raised at 436 west spruce street in compton, california. The book of david is dj quik s 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma. Primary artist, editing, keyboards, drums, drum machine, programming, executive. The audio biography of david mixtape by dj quik hosted by. Dj quik drops this collection of faves for the fans, his album the book of david drops 4202011. As a nod to his birthname, david blake, this latest release is a candid and insightful project. Apr 27, 2011 the book of david isnt quik s finest effort. Quik has always been quirkier than his gangstarap peers underneath the monstrous knock of his drums, hes snuck in all manner of odd little details.
Apr 19, 2011 published apr 19, 2011 its time to rock your khakis with a cuff and a crease again, as one of the purveyors of the gfunk era, producerrapper dj quik, returns to drop some knowledge on all the. The compton, california native returns with his eighth solo studio album on 420 with the book of david. For 20 plus years, dj quik s ability to remain relevant in the rap world has relied on occupying a strange middle ground. This is noted by how quik s groove 9 is on the book of david, but theres no quik s groove 8 on any major release between the two album. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david.
Navigating the illdefined purgatory between local legend and mainstream star has allowed him the kind of freedom to experiment and create innovative production chops that mingle with pimpish, permedout bravado beatknocking, gfunk anthems. The book of david is dj quiks 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma. He grew up without a father and moved out of his mother. The book of favid is dj quiks 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2006s trauma.
Posts about dj quik written by stephanie long, ariel c. The book of david, a nod to quiks birth name, david blake hints at a candid and captivating record. The book of david is the eighth studio album by american rapper and producer dj quik, released april 19, 2011 on mad science and fontana distribution. David marvin blake born january 18, 1970, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, dj and record producer. For the first time, quik provides his full accounting of what happened when law enforcement initially pursued him for the murder of biggie smalls. I dont need nobody, i dont want nobody i dont care about nobody, i just care about me dj quik. Quik s groove 7 is really quik s groove 8, but because the best of dj quik. Its a tradition that has produced madlib, daz dillinger the alchemist and dr. Listen to the book of david by dj quik on apple music. Blending baroque 80s roller jams, velvety 90s slowrides, contemporary damfunk swooshwave, and a breakdown with the late pfunk guitarist garry shider. The lapd attempts in cooked files to pin blame for biggie. With nearly four million albums scanned, fans can expect.
Like many skeptical observers of the recent release of f. Two decades in, the gifted west coast producerrapper is making some of the most inventive music of his career. Barrow, senior editor, and smokey fontaine to celebrate the late nate doggs birthday, weve rounded up five songs featuring the west coast pioneer that you may have forgotten about. Find dj quik discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Dj quik the book of david lyrics and tracklist genius. The audio biography of david mixtape by dj quik hosted by dj. Its time to rock your khakis with a cuff and a crease again, as one of the purveyors of the gfunk era, producerrapper dj quik, returns to drop some knowledge on all the ringtone rappers with his. This is the discography of dj quik, an american hiphop artist and record producer. Fire and brimstone published by q baby music ascap. By paul w arnold hiphop dx may 2, 2011 dj quik exclusive. Iconoclastic rapperproducer dj quik wanted his tenth album to sound like. Apr 18, 2011 dj quik the book of david hes an early pioneer of west coast gfunk and a legendary producer and remixer, but at this point dj quik is probably more beloved in theory than in fact. Play fulllength songs from the book of david by dj quik on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. Dj quik has rewarded listeners for two decades, since establishing himself in 1991 with his platinum debut quik is the name.
Oct 17, 2014 october 17 2014 dj quiks new album is sharper and more brittlesounding than his last album, 2011s the book of david. Listen free to dj quik the book of david fire and brimstone, do today and more. Trauma dj quik album, the midnight life, under tha influence and more. The book of david is a pleasurefirst listening experience, and quik deploys each of his tricks with a showmans flair. A lot of bloods would let the name quick because ck stands for crip killer but he chose quik to represent the red but at the same time in some form of respect for the other side.
1525 655 1701 1578 841 1327 1504 1495 1297 556 1638 364 1208 1696 1407 385 260 1088 1132 603 1520 1350 813 1007