DJ Quik
DJ Quik is a G-funk artist and producer from Compton, California.
Compton producer and rapper known for funk-heavy, live-played beats and one of the most musical ears on the West Coast.
Who is DJ Quik?
DJ Quik (David Blake) is a producer, rapper and DJ from Compton, California.
Known for
His debut Quik Is the Name (1991) with "Tonite" and "Born and Raised in Compton", followed by Safe + Sound (1995) and Rhythm-al-ism (1998). He also produced for 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and many others.
Style
Funk first: live bass, keys and talk box, with an arranger's eye for detail. Quik plays and builds his beats instead of only looping them.
Impact
Quik is the musician's producer of West Coast rap. Next to Dr. Dre he is one of the people who shaped the sound of G-Funk.
DJ Quik: quick answers
What genre is DJ Quik?
DJ Quik’s music falls under G-funk. DJ Quik is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where is DJ Quik from?
DJ Quik is from Compton, California.
What is DJ Quik’s real name?
DJ Quik’s real name is David Blake.
When did DJ Quik start?
DJ Quik has been active since 1991.
Which artists are similar to DJ Quik?
If you like DJ Quik, listen to Dr. Dre, Warren G, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg.
