The book of david, a nod to quiks birth name, david blake hints at a candid and captivating record. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david. World girl, rosecrans, rosecrans, real women, luv of my life main, top tracks. Fire and brimstone, the albums opening track, lurches out of the gate with a stumbling drum pattern. Apr 27, 2011 the book of david isnt quiks finest effort. Fire and brimstone, do today, ghetto rendezvous, killer dope, poppin. Dre, quik was also very instrumental in pioneering the parliamentfunkadelic inspired. The audio biography of david mixtape by dj quik hosted by dj. While he never reached the megastar status enjoyed by fellow gfunkster dr. 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.
It will also lead quik to release his eighth, highly anticipated solo album this year. Quiks aforementioned debut was propelled by two notable recordings. Since he first grabbed the spotlight with his hit born and raised in compton, dj quik has become legendary, producing tight and funky tracks both for himself and other artists. From perfume genius heroic glam, to sophies oilslick electronic excursions, to young thugs masterful weirdness, to taylor swifts bulletproof pop, to future islands.
While this album doesnt showcase a track that stands out like past singles, its as clean as it usually is with dj quik creations. With nearly four million albums scanned, fans can expect nothing but timeless music from americas most complete artist. 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. Quik has a lifetimes worth of career relationships and unlimited lines of credibility to draw on, but he shows. Dj quik the book of david mad sciencefontana distribution. D2 engineer, recorded by, mixed by, producer dj quik executiveproducer, sequenced by, programmed by, keyboards, drums, drum machine david dj quik blake. Harris composer mark valentine engineer nathaniel hale composer keith gretlein engineer john allis engineer gina brucato stylistic advisor. 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 the book of david lyrics and tracklist genius. One of the most revered figures in rap since his early90s debut, dj quik emerged as a formidable rapperproducer and extended his career working primarily as a funkinspired beatmaker for stars and proteges alike. Rosecrans, the midnight life, the book of david, the book of david, trauma, singles. One of the most revered figures in rap since his early90s debut, dj quik emerged as a formidable rapper.
The needle bot dj quik the book of david for their. Although his rich productions have since been sought by household names such as jayz, dr. 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. Like quik said in the sunset interview, the tracks on the book of david are pure like diamonds other producers are making cubic zirconia. 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. The book of david 2011present 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. 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. In comparison to the midnight life, many contemporary rap albums sound belabored and hackneyed. Apr 28, 2011 the book of david emanates this decidedly zen confidence and ease at every level.
Dj quik the book of david for their sophomore release, uk pop artist dj quik drops a new project. The album debuted at fifty five on the us billboard 200 chart, selling 10,000 copies in its first week in the united states. He was raised at 436 west spruce street in compton, california. Rating is available when the video has been rented. 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. Oct 14, 2014 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. Dj quik primary artist marcus miller horn adam deitch percussion,drums david foreman guitar technical credits t. What began in 1991 with his platinum debut, quik is the name, has developed into a storied and inspirational career. Listen to both tracks on whosampled, the ultimate database of sampled music, cover songs and remixes.
However, it still holds its own in the current field. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Over one million legal mp3 tracks available at juno download. Dj quik trapped on the tracks lyrics genius lyrics. Buy dj quiks album titled the book of david to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Apr 19, 2011 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. Dj quik talks sampling john travolta, the book of david and. The things he can do with a song from one of americas most beloved teen musicals will shake you to your core.
Dj quik born david martin blake on january 18, 1970 is a west coast rapper and record producer from compton, california. On the book of david, though, hes a fullblown mad scientist of trunkrattle. Over the past few weeks, weve been bombarded with headlines that almost certainly had 2012 doomsday theorists ducking for cover. The song was later released as the last single on april 19, 2011. The book of david is dj quiks 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma.
Official video for pet semetary by dj quik preorder the new album here. Oct 14, 2014 after more than 25 years of making records, dj quik remains relevant because he adheres to a timeless template of west coast hiphop and because he always finds new ways to put a twist on that classic sound. For 20 plus years, dj quiks ability to remain relevant in the rap world has relied on occupying a strange middle ground. Dj quik has rewarded listeners for two decades, since establishing himself in 1991 with his platinum debut quik is the name. The book of david is dj quik s 8th solo album of his illustrious career, and the first new solo record since 2005s trauma. Legendary comptonborn rapperproducer dj quik returned with ninth studio album the midnight life three years after 2011s the book of david. 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. David marvin blake, better known by his stage name dj quik, is an american rapper, songwriter, dj and record producer. The eighth studio album for the rapperproducer from compton features guest appearances by bizzy bone, blakkazz k. Trapped on the tracks trapped trapped on the tracks trapped on the tracks trapped trapped on the tracks trapped on the.