Quik Is the Name
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Track listing
Additional productionSample credits
- "Sweet Black Pussy" contains a sample of "The Incredible Fulk" by BlowflyBlowfly (artist)Blowfly is the stage name and alternate persona of Clarence Reid , who was a songwriter for many hit R&B acts in the 1960s and 1970s. As Blowfly, he has recorded numerous albums, mostly of sex-based parodies of other songs, as well as original raps themed around sex...
. - "Tonite" contains a samples of "Tonight" by KleeerKleeerKleeer was an American New York based funk, disco and post-disco band which was formed in 1972 under the name The Jam Band, as a backup group to different disco bands and vocalists...
. - "Born and Raised in Compton" contains samples of "Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic" performed by Isaac HayesIsaac HayesIsaac Lee Hayes, Jr. was an American songwriter, musician, singer and actor. Hayes was one of the creative influences behind the southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songwriter and as a record producer, teaming with his partner David Porter during the...
, "Hardcore Jollies" performed by FunkadelicFunkadelicFunkadelic was an American band most prominent during the 1970s. The band and its sister act Parliament, both led by George Clinton, began the funk music culture of that decade.-History:...
, "She's Not Just Another Woman" performed by 8th Day8th Day8th Day was an American R&B group from Detroit, Michigan.-History:The Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting team had scored hits in 1970 with the group 100 Proof . When the latter's song "Somebody's Been Sleeping in My Bed" became a hit, radio stations also began playing the tune "She's Not Just...
, and "Compton's N the House" performed by N.W.A. - "Deep" contains samples of "Between Two Sheets & "Four Play" performed by Fred Wesley & the Horny Horns.
- "Quik is the Name" contains a sample of "I Just Want to Be" performed by CameoCameo (band)Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players, another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several...
. - "Loked Out Hood" contains samples of "Do You Like It" performed by B.T. ExpressB.T. ExpressB.T. Express was an American funk/disco group, that had a number of successful songs during the 1970s.-Career:...
and "Pumpin' It Up" performed by P-Funk All Stars. - "8 Ball" contains a sample of "Chameleon" performed by Herbie HancockHerbie HancockHerbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock is an American pianist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis's "second great quintet," Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of the "post-bop" sound...
. - "Quik's Groove" contains a sample of "Without Love" performed by Peter BrownPeter Brown (singer)Peter Brown is an artist, songwriter and record producer. He grew up in Palos Heights, another Chicago suburb. His mother, Virginia, was artistic and musically talented and gave Peter music lessons at a very young age. Peter’s father, Maurice, was an electronic engineer and unwittingly helped him...
. - "Tear It Off" contains samples of "Once You Got It" performed by B.T. ExpressB.T. ExpressB.T. Express was an American funk/disco group, that had a number of successful songs during the 1970s.-Career:...
, "You Got to Have A Mother for Me" performed by James BrownJames BrownJames Joseph Brown was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of Funk and is recognized as a major figure in the 20th century popular music for both his vocals and dancing. He has been referred to as "The Godfather of Soul," "Mr...
, and "Husbands And Whores" performed by LaWanda PageLaWanda PageLaWanda Page , born Alberta Peal, was an American actress and comedienne best known for her portrayal of Aunt Esther in the 1970s TV sitcom Sanford and Son.-Early life and career:...
. - "I Got That Feelin'" contains a sample of "A Feeling Is..." performed by Emotions.
- "Skanless" contains a sample of "That's Enough for Me" performed by Patti AustinPatti Austin-Life and career:Austin was born in Harlem, New York. She made her debut at the Apollo Theater at age four and had a contract with RCA Records when she was only five. Quincy Jones and Dinah Washington have proclaimed themselves as her godparents....
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Personnel
Credits for Quik Is the Name adapted from Allmusic.- D. Blake - Composer
- Courtney Branch - Engineer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Producer
- Charlotte Caffey - Composer
- Peter Case - Composer
- DJ Quik - Keyboards, Mixing, Producer
- Justin Hayward - Composer
- Greg Jessie - Executive Producer
- Stan Jones - Bass, Guitar
- Tracy Kendrick - Engineer, Executive Producer, Mixing, Producer
- Joe Shay - Engineer
- Bruce Springsteen - Composer
- Liz Sroka - Engineer
- Howie Weinberg - Mastering
- Jane Wiedlin - Composer
Chart positions
Chart (1995) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
29 |
US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 9 |
Certifications
Country | Provider | Certification |
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United States | RIAA Recording Industry Association of America The Recording Industry Association of America is a trade organization that represents the recording industry distributors in the United States... |
Platinum |