David blake was born in pomona, california, where he spent his early year immersing himself in the music scene as he was influenced by the then. This ability is best summarized by guest ice cube on boogie til you conk out. According to quik himself, his stage name reflects his ability to produce records in a short period of time. 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. Whos seen what now the now movie im in w icet, bone thugs, wwe legends and lots more. Although his rich productions have since been sought by household names such as jayz, dr. Dj quik and problem on timeless rap, remembering prince. Legendary compton, california produceremcee dj quik has announced that hes releasing his latest solo album, the book of david, on april 20. In a live performance, its easier to discern the lyrics that the artist is singing, especially being as close as i was to the front. David marvin blake, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, actor and record producer. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page.
It will also lead quik to release his eighth, highly anticipated solo album this year. From the bottom of my heart this album is so clean that there isnt words that do it justice. 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. Like quik said in the sunset interview, the tracks on the book of david are pure like diamonds other producers are making cubic zirconia. Dj quik contact information name, email address, phone number.
Oct 17, 2014 dj quik s new album is sharper and more brittlesounding than his last album, 2011s the book of david. Dj quik tickets dj quik concert tickets and tour dates stubhub. Anybody who says book of david sounds less sonically rich than quik s previous albums needs to get their ears checked. In the world of gfunk, thats an incredibly quick turnaround, which is the unreasonable reason quik s releases are undervalued. He was raised at 436 west spruce street in compton, california. What began in 1991 with his platinum debut, quik is the name, has developed into a storied and inspirational career. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Dj quik, the book of david mad sciencefontana spin. Listen to your favorite songs from the book of david explicit by dj quik now. Find out when dj quik is next playing live near you. 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 quik was mentored by tree top piru gang members.
Dj quik came on the music scene with the appearance of the album quik is the name published on november 30, 1990. Some of his top songs include tonite, born and raised in compton and jus lyke compton. The book of david, is his finest in a dozen years, and one of. Since then, dj quik released the extremely popular album quik is the name which is. Dj quik is an american hip hop recording artist, dj and record producer. Provided to youtube by ingrooves luv of my life dj quik the book of david. For me, this made the concert even more exciting, enabling me to engage with quiks material more easily.
In the book of david, dj quik has crafted an atmospheric opus that runs the gamut between brashly authoritative and carefree. The performance that dj quik gave was one like id never seen before. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Dj quik the book of david itunes, dj quik the book of david itunes download, dj quik the book of david itunes zippyshare, dj quik the book of david. Dj quik tour dates 2020 dj quik concert tickets 2020. 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.
He played several tracks form both the book of david, and the midnight life, which went down really well. David marvin blake born january 18, 1970, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, songwriter, dj and record producer. The book of david, a nod to quik s birth name, david blake hints at a candid and captivating record. Kurupt youtube dj quik the book of david full album duration. Mar 15, 2012 fans of the old dj quik albums will definitely the first two singles love of my life and nobody which features a humorous feature from protege suga free whom he squashed beef with. Dj quik born david martin blake on january 18, 1970 is a west coast rapper and record producer from compton, california. 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. Watching a dj who is multitalented and can perform self written lyrics, play multiple instruments, and dj is something very rare. Book of david by dj quik released in 2011 via mad science. The book of david explicit by dj quik on amazon music amazon. Episodes like eazyes death have served as the inspiration for dj quik s new album, the book of david.
Dj quik merch store officially licensed merchandise. Quik brilliantly walks a fine line throughout the book of david by bringing back his familiar soul and funkrooted sound, yet as always making the subtle adjustments that have kept his music fresh and exciting since 91. 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. Eventbrite nectar lounge presents dj quik friday, december 6, 2019 saturday, december 7, 2019 at nectar lounge, seattle, wa. Apr 27, 2011 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. Dj quik tickets dj quik concert tickets and tour dates. Download dj quik the book of david muzyka rar from 114 mb, dj quik the book of david 2011. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Provided to youtube by ingrooves fire and brimstone dj quik the book of david. Mar 21, 2011 legendary compton, california produceremcee dj quik has announced that hes releasing his latest solo album, the book of david, on april 20. The book of david explicit by dj quik on amazon music. Dj quik contact info booking agent, manager, publicist info.
Any hip hop head is liable to toss quik is the name at you the moment you mention needing more west coast rap, but that was 1991. View dj quik booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info here. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Jun 02, 2010 check out exclusive footage of dj quik at the famous wavaflow studio playing his never before heard album the book of david. Several former ruthless records stars in ice cube, bizzy bone feature with the producer for projects like penthouse players clique. Mar 21, 2011 episodes like eazyes death have served as the inspiration for dj quiks new album, the book of david. Born david marvin blake on january 18, 1970, rapper and record producer dj quik was raised in compton, california. His enduring talent is consistently evident through the albums production, lyricism and mixing. The best of dj quik da finale 2002 the book of david 2011 rosecrans ep 2016 rhythmalism 1998 quik is the name 1991 the midnight life 2014 60 million songs. Listen free to dj quik the book of david fire and brimstone, do today and more. Dj quik sheds light on the book of david, wants to hug dmx. The hip hop community seems illprepared, the book of david is still floating beneath the message board radars.
Quik had an issue with new york rapper tim dog, who released the diss tracks fuck compton, step to me, and dj quik beat down skit on. Iconoclastic rapperproducer dj quik wanted his tenth album to. I upload new music everyday, so subscribe, rate, and leave comments to let me know what you. 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 audio biography of david mixtape by dj quik hosted by dj. He began selling homemade mixtapes notably the red tape, 1987 after he received a turntable for his 8th grade graduation. Here you can find dj quik the book of david shared files. Check out the book of david explicit by dj quik on amazon music. Quiks aforementioned debut was propelled by two notable recordings. 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. In a live performance, its easier to discern the lyrics that the artist is singing, especially being as. 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.
Dj quik, the book of david mad sciencefontana christopherschultz april 19, 2011. With nearly four million albums scanned, fans can expect. The book of david wont be changing anybodys mind, as its seventy minutes of delectable audio treats. Download dj quik the book of david files tradownload. Dj quik the book of david ghetto rendezvous youtube. Quik missed eazyes funeral and nearly canceled a tour after michael jacksons death. David marvin blake, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, dj, record producer and actor. Quik is an old school artist working in the new school, choosing to relish the underground. The song tonite was instantly a fan favorite and made dj quik one of the fastest growing talents at that moment. The book of david is dj quik s 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma. Apr 28, 2011 on that song, quik brags about his ability to simultaneously rhyme and play his piano live. The book of david, a nod to quiks birth name, david blake hints at a candid and captivating record.
A lil west west flavor from quik off his upcoming the book of david album. On that song, quik brags about his ability to simultaneously rhyme and play his piano live. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. He opened the set behind decks, and blasted out a couple of remixes, and some of his own mixes, before moving downstage to the mictophone setup. The album partially takes its name from the veteran.