#30thAnniversary – DJ Quik “Quik Is the Name”

On this day 30 years ago, a west coast legend in the making put out his first official album “Quik Is The Name”. Released on Profile Records January 15, 1991, the LP managed to hit the platinum mark 4 years later. Since then, Quik has produced and collaborated with the greatest emcees of both coasts, including 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Erick Sermon, Jay-Z and many more. It’s time to go back and again bare witness to the genius behind this debut album from the one and only, DJ Quik.

Full album on YouTube:

Stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer and Tidal.

Playlist with the videos:

    • Born And Raised In Compton
    • Tonite
    • Quik Is The Name
    • Sweet Black Pussy

Playlist with the remixes:

    • Tonite (Seasoning Salt Remix)
    • Quik Is The Name (Remix Unreleased)
    • Sweet Black Pussy (remix)

Interview:

Mr. Dan & The RawSoul

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