Between the clips of Quik rapping alongside Loyal Divide and Danny Brown littering Joker’s bass with foul-mouthed ease, you’ve already seen we’ve posted a few slices of Pitchfork’s Selector series. Read the rest of this entry »

After Busta took the cover-all approach in honoring the late Heavy D, The Quiksta narrows in more specifically to game us young bloods on the reasons Waterbed Hev’s legacy will live on past his physical form. Read the rest of this entry »

When DJ Quik and Kurupt dropped their BlaQKout album back in 2009, there were quite a few diehard fans who felt the much-anticipated project lacked the gusto expected from the two Westcoast vets. However, the letdown occurred because there weren’t many songs like “Take It Off.” Read the rest of this entry »

California and beautiful weather. Pool parties and bikinis. Perms and O.Gs. DJ Quik and Suga Free. When each of these pairs are united, the respective outcome of their solo input is always heightened. Read the rest of this entry »

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– The world seems to be in working order, but we still want those questions answered. While you’re at it, the BET Awards ones too. Read the rest of this entry »

As far as TSS is concerned, there’s always room for more Quik coverage. It’s always refreshing to hear artists who are candid and not willing to sell themselves short with standard PR fluff answers. In a recent sitdown with Ryan Ford and our friends over at Cashmere Agency, David Blake explained his six year hiatus, discussed his general lack of interest with newer artists and that 4 Cig-certified new LP of his. Read the rest of this entry »

Everybody has a story but not everyone has the credentials and experience to make theirs a compelling story. DJ Quik is equipped with both after living out moments most rappers only theorize about for artistry and promotional gain. His early beginnings, illustrated through albums Quik Is the Name and Way 2 Fonky, shed light on a South Central youth, hardened by his environment but much too talented to go the way of the predictable gangster rapper. Eventually, his musical genius would go on to expand its wings to a much greater scope on future releases in Read the rest of this entry »

DJ Quik tries his damnedest to put his heart into everything his does. When you’re doing what you love for the sheer joy of seeing your works be etched in the hall of fame, how could you ever hate on that? The first visual chapter of The Book of David finds Compton’s veteran prince living it up, setting out on a journey to quench his own personal hedonistic desires. Read the rest of this entry »

A good preparatory project allows the main event to built up with anticipation and promise. If you’re a DJ Q-U-I-K fan and have been patiently waiting hand and foot of the release of his eight LP, The Book Of David, the LA Leakers have compiled something great to serve as a precursor. Combining some of the best cuts from favorites such as Safe + Sound, Under The Influence and Way 2 Fonky, those well-versed in the grooves of Quik can strut down memory lane while newcomers can smack themselves back into reality with his older classics. Read the rest of this entry »

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Amber Rose To Cover KING? [Team Yee]

Elizabeth Taylor’s Last Tweet Unfortunately Mentions Kim Kardashian [EgoTV]

Russell Simmons: ‘Cut Chris Brown Some Slack Like Those Disney Kids Get’ [The Superficial]

100 Of The Most Ridiculous Yahoo! Answers Posts [Uproxx] Read the rest of this entry »

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Lupe Fiasco’s Dad Loaned Samurai Mike His Armor [NBC Chicago]

Straight Stuntin #16 Preview [Spizzy]

MTV Bans Kanye West “Monster” Video [Rap Radar]

Jon Stewart Says BYU’s Brandon Davies Doesn’t Exist [TUD]

MS-13 Gangster’s Post-Murder Cry: “The Beast Has Eaten” [Gothamist]

Phil Collins Apologizes for Success as He Quits Music [Time]

Megan Fox’s Barely There Armani Ads [PopEater]

Air Jordan 5 Wolf Grey New Images [TSG]

Cannabis Barbeque Sause [HMJ]

Nicki Minaj: Inspiring a Nation of Barbies? [The Vigilant Citizen]

DJ Quik Celebrates 20 Years With ‘The Book of David’ [AHH]

No More Free Pretzels On Continental [CNN]

Michael Jackson Doctor’s Trial Delayed Until May [GOT]

Is Akon Unraveling? [Miss Info]

Lindsay Lohan Won’t Take Plea Deal [Daily News]

Online Sales Aren’t Just Killing Tax Revenue, They’re Slamming Big Box Stores Too [Business Insider]

Unlike a lot of rappers, DJ Quik’s music has always mimicked his mood. For instance, if Rick Rozay or Birdman started going through some personal issues, their persona would remain intact and so would their sound. In the case of Quik, however, his open-book-approach has always sent ripples through his entire catalog. From Safe + Sound to Rhythmalism and Balance and Options to Under The Influence, the progressions in his lifestyle have not only been showcased via his breathless, yet seemingly-spoken flow, but in the evolution of his production. Read the rest of this entry »

When the thought of Snoop Dogg on New Year’s Eve crosses your mind, the furtherst expectations would probably be a nice, quiet private party with his leading lady as 2011 breaks its crest. But the Boss Dogg is doing boss things this year and mature anthem deserves its own mature atmosphere. With plenty of superfriends, Landy Cognac and chronic, December 31st stays craccin’ on the West Coast. Read the rest of this entry »

Like most artists locked down on Aftermath Alcatraz, freedom eventually becomes a necessity and inevitable since the album-to-year ratio is 1:10 over there. Still, Bishop Lamont carved his buzz out with a spoon until he was on the greener side of the pasture. The Shawshank Redemption: Angola 3 looks to bring his West Coast stock up to the premium status that’s alluded him so far with assistance from Bink!, DJ Quik and Dr./Warden-never-any-hard-feelings-Andre-Young. Read the rest of this entry »

Fat pockets be damned, Ice Cube is going to act a fool regardless. Still reppin’ the West because that’s who he is, “Y’all Know How I Am” marks the 2nd straight time father and son and son team up as they roll with the Lench Mob. Read the rest of this entry »