DJ Quik: “Leave Gangsta Rap Alone”
I think when he is saying, “gangsta rap,” he is talking about the kind of music that was coming from the west in 90′s. The songs about killing, robbing and gang banging. Any hope for the west to come...
View ArticleVideo: BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 West Coast Cypher
The West Coast cypher features Snoop Lion, Kendrick Lamar, E-40, Kurupt, Xzibit and DJ Quik.
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‘The Conduct’– Review Of DJ Quik’s ‘The Midnight Life’
Via itunes Very few rappers can say they’ve been recording for almost three decades and are still considered relevant. Yet, 27 years after DJ Quik started making underground cassettes to sell at swap...
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Bishop Lamont And DJ Quik Aim To ‘Hypnotize You’ On Groovy New Track
Via Soundcloud Since Bishop Lamont lent his always polished bars to DJ Quik for his recent album The Midnight Life, the Quiksta has returned the favor for the Carson, CA rapper’s latest single...
View ArticleDJ Quik Ups The Ante In ‘Life Jacket’ Video Feat. Suga Free And Dom Kennedy
Just as anticipated when the song originally dropped, DJ Quik’s bouncy single “Life Jacket” continues to grow on me more with every listen and this high-class visual is only adding to the quality....
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Thurz And Run The Jewels Takeover Red Bull Sound Select’s ’30 Days In LA’...
red Bull Red Bull’s right in the middle their 30 Days In LA showcase series, where the company hosts a different concert every day for the month of November. It’s a nifty endeavor that allows fans to...
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Celebrate DJ Quik’s 45th Birthday With His Classic ‘Afternoon Drive’ Radio Drop
Getty Image “Not just a DJ, but an inner-city hero” What rappers do you know of these days who would produce and record a full song for a radio station? Better yet, what radio station do you know of...
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Hear DJ Quik’s Wrath On ‘Dollaz + Sense’ As ‘Safe + Sound’ Turns 20 Today
Discogs “E-I-H-T, now should I continue/Yeah you left out the G ’cause the G ain’t in you.” Safe + Sound, arguably DJ Quik’s greatest album, turns 20 today. In that time, the Quikster’s never ascended...
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Looking Back On The Wildest Moments In ‘Source Awards’ History
Whether awards shows are actually worth a damn or not is still up for debate, but there is one thing that’s for sure: they’re a lot less fun than they used to be. One of the main reasons for that is...
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These Are The Best Hip-Hop Concerts You Can Watch In Full Right Now
Getty Image Everyone is still buzzing from Jay Z’s monumental B Sides shows over the weekend, which found legions of loyal fans hyped about paying to stream a concert. Very 2015, right? Because we’re...
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Jam On It: Notable Rappers Who Recorded An Entire Project With A Band
Getty Image With the release of Social Experiment’s project Surf, Chance The Rapper and his bandmates are reminding the often stubborn hip-hop genre that instrumentals don’t need to rely on samples or...
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BEWARE’s Block: It’s An Epidemic, Right?
Spoon X DJ Quik Feat. Kurupt, Boogie & IAMSU! – “Inside Out” Whenever DJ Quik is involved, my ears are ready to party and his remix of Spoon’s “Inside Out” is extra special. Quik flips the...
View ArticleDJ Quik Rightfully Remixes Rihanna’s ‘B*tch Better Have My Money’
For those who weren’t aware, Rihanna’s brazen new single “B*tch Better Have My Money” wasn’t her genius idea. A sonic pocket check of the same name was originally released by AMG in 1991, produced...
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Watch ‘Unsung: DJ Quik’ And Soak Up Game On The Compton Legend
Sometimes people say their favorite artist is one person for so long, the weight of that crown can be taken for granted. Since I fell in love with his adventurous rap stylings almost fifteen years...
View ArticleIt’s DJ Quik As Hunter S. Thompson In The ‘Puffin The Dragon’ Video
Some things just feel right and seeing DJ Quik portraying Hunter S. Thompson in his new “Puffin The Dragon” video is one of them. Considering Quik is an outspoken poet whose passionate fervor can...
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DJ Quik And Problem Teamed Up To Create Your Summer Soundtrack With Surprise...
Forget the date. Forget the weather. Summer has officially started with the release of DJ Quik and Problem’s surprise new Rosecrans EP. As with anything Quik-related, mellow and fonky vibes can be...
View ArticleDJ Quik Says Kanye West’ Celebrity Supersedes His Talent
DJ Quik is not pleased with “The Life Of Pablo” and challenges Kanye West to make his best music.
View ArticleDJ Quik And Problem Bounce Through Compton In ‘A New Nite’ Video
If you’re a true DJ Quik fan, “A New Nite” is almost certainly your favorite cut off his recently released Rosecrans EP with Problem. You’ll also be happy to know that’s the first video from the...
View ArticleCheck Out Problem’s Hyperactive New Track ‘F*ckin’ Money’
Coming off of his well-received Rosecrans EP with DJ Quik, is trying to keep the win streak going. On his latest track “F*ckin’ Money,” co-produced by Harley Mac, DJ Quik, and Uncle Dave, the Compton...
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