Dropped from arista records in 2000 which bought profile in 1996, dj quik formed his own label, mad science recordings. I also loved the tecmo bowl reference and sound sample in quik is the name. Dj quik released his eighth studio album the book of david on april 19, 2011, which included appearances. He began selling homemade mixtapes notably the red tape, 1987 after he received a turntable for his 9th grade graduation and then began doing shows djing around southern california, many of which ended in rival gang related altercations dj. Add video add image david marvin blake born january 18, 1970, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, dj and record producer. These are often composed by quik with the help of his trusted inhouse. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david and. The audio biography of david mixtape by dj quik hosted by. He was raised at 436 west spruce street in compton, california. 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 the album debuted at fifty five on the us billboard 200 chart, selling 10,000 copies in its first week in the united states. Each of quiks albums from the 91 debut quik is the street to last years book of david have made it a point to include a quiks groove. Dj quik the book of david april 19, 2011 i know a lot of you two were excited when i wrote up west coast producerslashrapper dj quiks debut album, quik is the name. This is the discography of dj quik, an american hiphop artist and record producer.
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. David marvin blake born january 18, 1970, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, songwriter, dj and record producer. In the world of gfunk, thats an incredibly quick turnaround, which is the unreasonable reason quiks releases are undervalued by any. Although his rich productions have since been sought by household names such as jayz, dr. 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. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david. Dj quik th book of david 2011 tracklist fire and brimstone do today feat. Listen free to dj quik the book of david fire and brimstone, do today and more. Dj quik the book of david on mad science coming soon. Get all the lyrics to songs on the book of david and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. David marvin blake compton, 18 januari 1970, beter bekend onder zijn artiestennaam dj quik, is een amerikaanse rapper, acteur en producer. Several former ruthless records stars in ice cube, bizzy bone feature with the producer for projects like penthouse players clique.
David blake is still the greatest producer to ever originate from the west coast. In the studio with dj quik playn some snippets from the book of david kurupt confirmes guest appearances by ice cube dwele and suga free. Suga free nobody off quiks new album the book of david. Tonite dj quik live at the fox 5 studios backlot note.
Book of david by dj quik released in 2011 via mad science. A lil west west flavor from quik off his upcoming the book of david album. Footage is raw straight from the camera, untreated and unedited. Dj quik born david martin blake on january 18, 1970 is a west coast rapper and record producer from compton, california. Legendary compton, california produceremcee dj quik has announced that hes releasing his latest solo album, the book of david, on april. You can buy latest album blaqkout with kurupt 2009 dj quik. But now, hes getting the ball rolling with this new cut featuring newcomer gift. Legendary compton, california produceremcee dj quik has announced that hes releasing his latest solo album, the book of david, on april 20. David marvin blake born january 27, 1979, better known by his stage name drom, is an american mc and record producer. In terms of an album breakdown, heres how i see it. Dj quik the book of david lyrics and tracklist genius.
The albums opens strongly as most quik albums do, this time with an offkilter. The book of david is dj quiks 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma. He wont, or cant say, on book of david, since his forte is funktastic beats, not revelatory verses, despite many erratic attempts at the latter. And in the last few years with releases like 2011s monumental return book of david and. Dj quik the book of david ghetto rendezvous by realschoolradio. The beats are rather bland and could use a serious beefup, and, because of beautiful evolution, quiks voice is just that right amount of high pitched to make it sound like a throwback. I tried my best to keep it still, but there was so. Some of his top songs include tonite, born and raised in compton and jus lyke compton. The hip hop community seems illprepared, the book of david is still floating beneath the message board radars. Straight from the birthplace of gangsta rap compton and one of the legends of west coast rap. According to quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in a short period of time.
Dj quik quiks groove 9 the book of david, 2011 a beautifully chill track from the best hiphop album of 2k11 so far. Quik is an old school artist working in the new school, choosing to relish the underground. Its been a minute since dj quiks listening session for the book of david. David marvin blake was born on january 18, 1970 in. Compton, californias veteran dj quik may say he doesnt need love on fire and brimstone, the leadoff cut from his latest album, the book of david, but hes certainly garnered much of. On that song, quik brags about his ability to simultaneously rhyme and play his piano live. Hes at his best when he leaves the rhymes to experts such as bizzy bone, ice cube and bun b, while producing elastic rhythms for across. Artikelen van dj quik koop je eenvoudig online bij. Yes, even better and way more consistent than youknowwho no, i didnt forget about that dude. This list includes all of the official album and single releases, including his albums, quik is the name, which debuted at no. 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. Dre, continued to tease with leaked tracks and missed release dates, west coast rapperproducer dj quik kept banging them out, releasing the book of david just two years after his collaboration with kurupt, blaqkout. Dj quik has rewarded listeners for two decades, since establishing himself in 1991 with his platinum debut.
Widely revered west coast mc and producer known for his slick flow and laidback but funky production work. Point being, if theres a down point to a dj quik album, its lyrical content. He released a crop of critically appreciated albums like trauma 2005 and greatest hits live at the house of blues 2006, and also. David marvin blake born january 18, 1970, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an. This is one of my favorite westcoast albums ever made and born and raised in compton is my shit. The book of david explicit by dj quik on amazon music. Is dj quik spittin pimp game, or simply lonely and bitter. That being said, the book of david is a strong album. That year also saw suge knight try to get quik as the inhouse producer for death row records. Listen online 16 songs from trauma instrumentals 2006 dj quik. Dj quik download all hiphop songs dj quik download. Check out the book of david explicit by dj quik on amazon music. I upload new music everyday, so subscribe, rate, and leave comments to let me know what you.
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