Quik Is the Name
From Rap Dictionary
Quik Is the Name is the debut album from Compton rapper/producer DJ Quik, released on July 1, 1991 on Profile Records. The album is regarded by fans and critics as one of the most acclaimed rap albums of the gangster rap era as well as Dj Quik's best album. The album was entirely produced by Dj Quik, and had a major impact on west coast hip hop, as well as cementing Dj Quik as one of the premier hip hop artists of the 90's. The album went platinum and was included in the Source Magazine's 100 greatest hip hop albums.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Time | Sample(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sweet Black Pussy | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 4:20 | *"The Incredible Fulk" by Blowfly |
| 2. | Tonite | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 3:23 | *"Tonight" by Kleeer |
| 3. | Born and Raised in Compton | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 3:25 | *"Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic" by Isaac Hayes *"Hardcore Jollies" by Funkadelic *"She's Not Just Another Woman" by The 8th Day "Compton's N the House" by N.W.A |
| 4. | Deep | DJ Quik | DJ Quik, 2nd II None & AMG | 3:42 | *"Between Two Sheets & "Four Play" by Fred Wesley & the Horny Horns |
| 5. | Tha Bombudd | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 3:47 | |
| 6. | Dedication | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 1:30 | |
| 7. | Quik Is the Name | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 2:46 | *"I Just Want to Be" by Cameo |
| 8. | Loked Out Hood | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 2:50 | *"Do You Like It" by B.T. Express *"Pumpin' It Up" by P-Funk All Stars |
| 9. | 8 Ball | DJ Quik, Courtney Branch, Tracy Kendrick | DJ Quik | 3:30 | *"Chameleon" by Herbie Hancock |
| 10. | Quik's Groove | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 1:50 | *"Without Love" by Peter Brown |
| 11. | Tear It Off | DJ Quik | DJ Quik, Spin & AMG | 3:46 | *"Once You Got It" by B.T. Express *"You Got to Have A Mother for Me" by James Brown *"Husbands And Whores" by LaWanda Page |
| 12. | I Got That Feelin' | DJ Quik | DJ Quik | 3:38 | *"A Feeling Is..." by Emotions |
| 13. | Skanless | DJ Quik | DJ Quik, AMG, 2nd II None & Hi-C | 2:54 | *"That's Enough for Me" by Patti Austin |

