DJ Quik is a Compton, California rapper and producer. When it comes to West Coast producers, DJ Quik is at the top of all lists. Classic albums such as, Quik Is The Name (1990) and Way 2 Funky (1992) solidified DJ Quik in the 90’s Gangster Rap era of Hip Hop. Having put out several other albums since then, DJ Quik made his career producing for others. Known for his unique style of production, DJ Quik has been sought out by artists such as Jay-Z, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and many more to work on their projects. From a young age, Quik started to develop his musical prowess. At the age of 12 he was teaching himself how to play different instruments, and by the age of 21, he had become a multi-platinum selling artist. After having release his first couple albums, Quik launched his Mad Science Records label. Here he would release Trauma (2005) and (2006) among many others that followed. Most recently, in 2016, DJ Quik put out the EP, Rosecrans, a collaboration he did with Compton native rapper, Problem.
Featuring hitmakers Elephant Man, Stefflon Don, Shaneil Muir, Tifa, Vanessa Bling, Kraff, Pamputtae, and D’yani, the single is an explosive summer anthem fusing West Coast hip-hop and Jamaican soundRELEASED JULY 10, 2026 VIA BILLBOARD KING RECORDSNEW YORK, JULY 10, 2026 – Beenie Man joins forces with Snoop Dogg on their new single, “For You,” bringing together two of…See More
North Carolina's own Jody Lo delivers an incredible cinematic experience with "Hustle Hearter 3D: The Movie". Following the innovative trend of Freddie Gibbs, the project doubles as a cinematic movie style project when all of the music videos are played in order. The story follows Jody Lo through his hometown of Winston Salem as he hustles his way from petty corner trapper to self made CEO in the music industry over 4 chapters. With the first chapter released today, the rest of the chapters…See More
Hip hop has grown into one of the world's most influential cultural forces, shaping far more than music. In Unbecoming: The Miseducation of a Poet, author Taquarius Ford explores how hip hop, media, education, religion, and culture influence identity, beliefs, and the way we see ourselves.Rather than criticizing hip hop, Taquarius Ford examines its cultural impact and…See More
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