![]() ![]() At age 16 in 1986, Quik dropped out of high school. He was a member of the Westside Tree Top Piru. He began doing shows DJing around Southern California, many of which ended in rival gang-related altercations. He was inspired by funk and soul artists, such as Roger Troutman (who taught him the use of the talkbox, which became a trademark for Quik's sound throughout his career) and George Clinton.īlake began selling homemade mixtapes (notably The Red Tape, 1987) after he received a turntable for his 8th grade promotion. Some of his top songs include "Dollaz + Sense", "Tonite", "Born and Raised in Compton" and "Jus Lyke Compton".ĭJ Quick was born David Marvin Blake on January 18, 1970, in Compton, California. ![]() His stage name reflects his ability to produce songs in a short period of time. He has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Erick Sermon, and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. DJ Quik, is a rapper, songwriter, DJ and record producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. ![]()
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