DJ Quik

DJ Quik
DJ Quik in 2015
Born
David Marvin Blake[1]

(1970-01-18) January 18, 1970 (age 54)
Other names
  • Danté Blake
  • Mr. Quik
  • Da Quiksta
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • DJ
Years active1987–present
Spouse
Alicia Hill
(m. 2005)
Children3[2]
Musical career
Genres
Labels
Member of

David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970),[3] better known by his stage names DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper, record producer and DJ, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Chingy, R. Kelly and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. Blake's stage name reflects his ability to produce songs in a short period of time.[4] Some of his top songs include "Dollaz + Sense", "Tonite", "Born and Raised in Compton" and "Jus Lyke Compton."[5]

  1. ^ Arnold, Paul W. (April 21, 2011) DJ Quik: Against All Odds | Rappers Talk Hip Hop Beef & Old School Hip Hop Archived April 14, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. HipHop DX. Retrieved on 2012-03-11.
  2. ^ Andre Ellington (August 27, 2023). "DJ QUIK REVEALS HE HAS A 'SECRET' THIRD CHILD: 'I HAVE MADE MISTAKES IN THE PAST'". HipHopDX. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  3. ^ "DJ Quik biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 11, 2008.
  4. ^ Weakest Link With Rappers Part 2. YouTube (January 27, 2007). Retrieved on 2012-03-11.
  5. ^ "DJ Quik". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2019.

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