hey a dj quik R&B album was released this year
― lyrics is weak ... like clock radio similes (deej), Friday, 31 December 2010 22:19 (2 years ago) Permalink
this beat from '09 was CRAZY
― lyrics is weak ... like clock radio similes (deej), Friday, 31 December 2010 22:25 (2 years ago) Permalink
can i point out that the tracks not produced by quik were produced by devante swing
how was this not everyone's shit this year
― lyrics is weak ... like clock radio similes (deej), Friday, 31 December 2010 22:28 (2 years ago) Permalink
(re: danny boy cd)
natch i see rtc posted about it in rolling R&B thread, lol
― lyrics is weak ... like clock radio similes (deej), Friday, 31 December 2010 22:29 (2 years ago) Permalink
note it was recorded 1994-1999
― tears of a self-clowning oven (The Reverend), Friday, 31 December 2010 22:41 (2 years ago) Permalink
not new or anything but this is one of the most slept on traxx
― lyrics is weak ... like clock radio similes (deej), Friday, 31 December 2010 23:09 (2 years ago) Permalink
whoa how did i miss this revive
was that quik r&b album any good?
― fruit of the goon (k3vin k.), Tuesday, 11 January 2011 03:41 (2 years ago) Permalink
rtc posted about it somewhere but its not as good as the names make it seem like it should be, but is v good
― ich bin ein ilxor (deej), Tuesday, 11 January 2011 06:40 (2 years ago) Permalink
fucking knew no one bothered to listen.
devante (probably with ginuwine at this point) standout:
quik standout:
― r|t|c, Tuesday, 11 January 2011 11:32 (2 years ago) Permalink
really feeling this lost danny boy record - apologies/thx to rtc
― fruit of the goon (k3vin k.), Thursday, 13 January 2011 05:25 (2 years ago) Permalink
"can i come over" is like ~~~~~~~~~~~~~^^^^^^^^
― fruit of the goon (k3vin k.), Thursday, 13 January 2011 05:26 (2 years ago) Permalink
that's supposed to be me floating away
― fruit of the goon (k3vin k.), Thursday, 13 January 2011 05:40 (2 years ago) Permalink
come on now
― fruit of the goon (k3vin k.), Thursday, 13 January 2011 05:58 (2 years ago) Permalink
notice url
djquik My FIRST mixtape is about to drop soon... stay tuned for details! 10 minutes ago via Facebook
― kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Monday, 28 March 2011 23:26 (2 years ago) Permalink
CORRECTION
Its actually My 2nd mixtape. 8 minutes ago via TweetDeck Reply Retweet .djquikDJ Quik
― kl0p's son (k3vin k.), Tuesday, 29 March 2011 00:34 (2 years ago) Permalink
lololol
― they reminisce over dayo (D-40), Tuesday, 29 March 2011 00:34 (2 years ago) Permalink
http://www.amazon.com/Book-David-DJ-Quik/dp/B004SC8XO6/ref=mb_oe_l
vinyl version!!
― they reminisce over dayo (D-40), Wednesday, 30 March 2011 01:36 (2 years ago) Permalink
Great thread, nice takeover deej, you’ve basically channeled most of my thoughts on Quik.
I got Rhythm-al-ism at a Sam Goody after reading the review in The Source in 98. iirc it got 4 of 5 mics, which mattered back then or something. I bought that album + Twista & the Speedknot Mobstaz 'Mobstability" at the same time and those two albums basically sound-tracked my junior/senior years of high school.
Rhythm-al-ism is a perfect album, a complete joy to listen to. As reverend stated; "listening to Rhythm-al-ism on headphones was a revelation and a half." This is what’s given it such a long shelf life imo. The songs are immediate (especially the front end), which hooked me from day one, but as I aged and began to appreciate the more intricate qualities of music production/sound is when this album really opened up to me. Sitting just ahead of Voodoo and Superunknown; it’s the most pure sounding album I’ve ever owned, I still use it test new headphones/speakers. Listen to We Still Party, there’s like 25+ layers in there, all blended seamlessly. The point xpost about Organized Noize is an interesting one, I’ve always thought their strength is in the way they layer their beats similarly to Quik. It lends well to repeat listens, there’s always something new to discover and appreciate.
Some highlights:The bass-lines. El Debarges fluttering vocals throughout Hand in HandEvery single one of AMG’s verses. The poignancy and triumph of Youz A Ganxta. The random reggae smokers ballad. The family feel to the whole affair epitomized by the tracks Medley For A “V” and Get 2getha Again. The humor/story-telling on I Useta Know Her.The stellar PSA style intro.The sexy smoov of the Whatever U Do –Thinking ‘Bout U – El’s Interlude trifectaThe album coverThe Eddie Hazel-esque guitar work on the final track (Medley For a “V” Reprise)
As a teen I would usually pass over tracks like Whatever U Do, but now I love it. Specifically the second half when the vocals drop out for a while and we’re left with this smooth jazz cut slathered with aural textures (flute!), then El Debarge comes back in to add the perfect touch and bring the track home.
I’ve followed everything he’s done for some time and he ‘s really the only musician I stan for. I could probably go on about all his albums like this, but Rhythm-al-ism is truly special to me, my love for the music plus all the memories tied to it make it such.
Tldr. Probably shoulda chopped that up into 20 posts like deej.
― Spottie_Ottie_Dope, Thursday, 14 April 2011 21:31 (2 years ago) Permalink
Nah, s'good post. I've been playing Rhythm-al-ism non-stop since people were enthusing about it in the rap poll thread. You've pretty much nailed it there, but yeah it's so enjoyable how there's always something new to pick up on with every listen. I'll definitely be voting for it now.
― Number None, Friday, 15 April 2011 00:23 (2 years ago) Permalink
lol: And I was listening to Jack Johnson. The dude was hard-- a lot less messy than John Mayer, who can't play music.
― hardcore oatmeal (Jordan), Thursday, 23 June 2011 14:54 (1 year ago) Permalink
met quik ^___^
― Gatsby was a success, in the end, wasn't he? (D-40), Sunday, 17 July 2011 18:52 (1 year ago) Permalink
http://www.complex.com/music/2012/04/dj-quik-tells-all-the-stories-behind-his-classic-records
― man down (D-40), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 19:37 (1 year ago) Permalink
damn deej
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 19:51 (1 year ago) Permalink
this is awesome
― lag∞n, Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
that's a good piece.
― "in this super-sexy postracial age" (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
i imagine it was hella fun to do.
― "in this super-sexy postracial age" (forksclovetofu), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
Those comments on that (awesome) El Debarge collab from '98 are something.
― Exile in lolville (Alfred, Lord Sotosyn), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:18 (1 year ago) Permalink
what a fucking great article
― just sayin, Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:25 (1 year ago) Permalink
interviewed dj quik & followed by shamrock on twitter, think i might just stop this rap journo thing right here
― man down (D-40), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:28 (1 year ago) Permalink
This is so great.
― Spottie_Ottie_Dope, Wednesday, 25 April 2012 20:30 (1 year ago) Permalink
epic
― wraparound shades from pharmacy (Matt P), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 22:35 (1 year ago) Permalink
nice work deej :)
― l0u1s j0rdan (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 22:42 (1 year ago) Permalink
seriously !
― J0rdan, Diddy (tpp), Wednesday, 25 April 2012 22:58 (1 year ago) Permalink
awesome pieve, but i have a nitpick: neumann microphones, not "norman"
― hologram ned raggett (The Reverend), Thursday, 26 April 2012 00:59 (1 year ago) Permalink
piece*
― hologram ned raggett (The Reverend), Thursday, 26 April 2012 01:00 (1 year ago) Permalink
hah
― lag∞n, Thursday, 26 April 2012 01:03 (1 year ago) Permalink
thnx
― man down (D-40), Thursday, 26 April 2012 01:05 (1 year ago) Permalink
Love the bit about recording Street Gospel in his homies garage and all that, love how he talks about how good that record sounds cos it really is one of the best sounding rap albums, def his best (rhythmalism close behind)
― Spottie_Ottie_Dope, Thursday, 26 April 2012 06:06 (1 year ago) Permalink
He really opened up didn't he? Its great how willing he is to throw credit and props where its due.
― Spottie_Ottie_Dope, Thursday, 26 April 2012 06:07 (1 year ago) Permalink
this is so cool
― dharunravir (k3vin k.), Thursday, 26 April 2012 11:47 (1 year ago) Permalink
y'all
― The Reverend, Monday, 27 August 2012 01:15 (8 months ago) Permalink
cool, there goes the next hour of my life
― There's gotta be an opposition party or something in Russia, right? (k3vin k.), Monday, 27 August 2012 01:51 (8 months ago) Permalink
"tha bombudd" !!
― There's gotta be an opposition party or something in Russia, right? (k3vin k.), Monday, 27 August 2012 02:02 (8 months ago) Permalink
ha, my pops is loving this video
― The Reverend, Monday, 27 August 2012 02:13 (8 months ago) Permalink
thank you
― Spottie_Ottie_Dope, Monday, 27 August 2012 04:34 (8 months ago) Permalink
solid
― The muted sensation feels amazeballs. (forksclovetofu), Monday, 27 August 2012 04:36 (8 months ago) Permalink
i done broke a sweatthat mean my hair gon' turn into a pumpkin
― The muted sensation feels amazeballs. (forksclovetofu), Monday, 27 August 2012 04:37 (8 months ago) Permalink
apparently he just debuted a new single called "In Hollywood" on radio in LA
― The Reverend, Tuesday, 11 September 2012 23:55 (8 months ago) Permalink