On this day in 1995, Compton architect DJ Quik delivered his third studio album Safe + Sound, a project that further cemented his reputation as one of the West Coast’s most musically gifted producers ...
Black DJs helped craft music culture. Black disc jockeys have crafted music culture through their ear for sound, crowd control, and the creation of atmosphere, long before automated playlists and ...
*A jury has convicted the son of rapper DJ Quik on charges stemming from a deadly shooting that occurred more than three years ago in Downey, California. The verdict also included a conviction for ...
David Marvin Blake Jr., the son of producer and producer DJ Quik, is facing up to 40 years in prison for a second-degree murder charge stemming from a much earlier incident. According to the report, ...
A son of rapper DJ Quik was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Downey just over 3 1/2 years ago. David Marvin Blake Jr., who will turn 31 on Friday, was ...
NORWALK – Rapper DJ Quik’s son David Marvin Blake has been found guilty of second degree murder charges. The jury deliberated for two days before reaching their verdict. “Blake was found guilty of ...
DJ Quik is reminding the world that he believes he’s on Dr. Dre’s level. On Tuesday (July 22), the legendary producer and rapper responded to a post on Threads where someone compared the two. “DJ Quik ...
Hip Hop Legends, Too $hort, Scarface, and DJ Quik are coming together to deliver The Function. 1 Stage, 1 Band, 3 icons going song-for-song as they celebrate their ...
Fresh off some recent festival appearances, Three 6 Mafia have announced the Thuggish Ruggish Mafia tour that will find Juicy J, DJ Paul & co. joined by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, with all five members of ...
On this day in 1995, Compton’s own DJ Quik dropped his third studio album, Safe + Sound, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of West Coast hip-hop. Released through Profile Records, the ...
In addition to their annual Philadelphia music festival the Roots Picnic, the iconic hip-hop and Tonight Show house band the Roots will throw a show in Los Angeles on June 8. Named “A Roots Picnic ...
DJ Quik, the Beat Architect, emerged from the streets of Compton, California, leaving an indelible mark on West Coast hip-hop. His debut album, “Quik Is the Name,” catapulted him to fame in 1991, with ...