His debut album, "Quik Is The Name" was led by the success of two top 20 R&B singles, "Tonite" and "Born and Raised in Compton." "Tonite" even charted on the pop charts. The album ended up reaching 10th on the album charts. None of his successive albums reached the success of his debut, though they have been well received in California, particularly his 1998 release "Rhythm-Al-Ism." His most popular albums are Quik Is The Name and Safe + Sound. . On "Safe + Sound" appears "Dollaz And Sense," which was a diss track to Compton rapper and member of the rival Tragniew Park Crips MC Eiht. Though full of bravado at the time, Quik now admits to fearing for his life during the period.
Instead of joining the G-Funk movement during the 1990's, DJ Quik had his own style that a new version of P-Funk, inspired by artists like Roger Troutman (who even taught him the use of the talkbox, which became a trademark for Quik's sound in the 1990's) and George Clinton. Throughout his career, Quik has collaborated with and produced for artists including 2Pac ("Heartz of Men", "Words To My First Born", "Late Night"), Janet Jackson ("All For You"), Snoop Dogg (e.g. "Doin' Too Much", "Buss'n Rocks", "Don't Tell"), Talib Kweli ("Put It In The Air"), Whitney Houston ("Fine"), Kurupt ("Can't Go Wrong"), Jay-Z ("Justify My Thug"), Xzibit ("Sorry I'm Away So Much"), Ludacris ("Spur of the Moment"), Chingy ("Bagg Up", and "Wurr's My Cash"),Dr. Dre, 2nd II None, Hi-C, Suga Free ("Street Gospel" album and on the "New Testament" album), 8Ball & MJG ("Buck Bounce") and others. Though he formally produced only "Heartz of Men" on 2Pac's masterpiece "All Eyez On Me" album, he went uncredited for work on many other tracks on the album; on that track he used his real name David Blake, because Profile did not allow him to use his stage name. In 2002, he produced Truth Hurts' Top 10 pop hit "Addictive". Quik used an uncleared Hindi sample on the record, and the copyright holders eventually filed a $500 million dollar lawsuit against Truth Hurts' label, Aftermath Entertainment.
Quik faced personal and professional tragedy when his friend and protegé Mausberg was murdered on the 4th of July, 2000. This was compounded by the death of his best friend Daryl Reed soon after.
Following 2000's "Balance and Options" CD he was dropped by Arista Records which in 1998 had bought Profile Records. In September 2005, DJ Quik released his first independent album on his own new label, Mad Science, which was supposed to be distributed by Warner Bros but Quik was forced to let Time Warner and so signed his Mad Science with Fontana/Universal. The album is titled "Trauma" and reflects the turmoil in the producer's life over the past few years. He than released "Trauma: Instrumentals". In recent years he has worked with a 74 piece orchestra during a collaboration with Marcus Miller while working on the score to the movie "Head of State." Over the years, Quik has morphed from a hardcore gangsta rapper to a mainstream producer and rapper who is not afraid to change his style. He has not abandoned his West Coast roots and now produces very much his own unique style.
Pitch In OnA Party
DJ Quik Lyrics
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I know you said you wanted a record that you could listen to
With no cussin' and shit
I tried
But I still gotta do this
Yo, jingle jingle
We've go the lingo
It don't matter 'cause I'm underground anyway
Rich balling, bitch call and fly any day
You dirty niggas y'all too whack to dance
Y'all need to ease up off that now before y'all splint y'all pants
And leave that up to my niggas, young fly niggas
Getting down, do or die niggas, don't try niggas
I changed my mind, I don't want your bitch
'Cause sorry ass women just don't get rich
You could keep her
I'd rather have a fifi bag because it's cheaper
You can't come up for air now
I gets deeper
And my hold is so cold, it's a sleeper
So pass the reefer (ah yeah)
And to you false balling niggas just grab your crotches
But if you paid, nigga, pat your pockets
And for sure (yeah)
You've got yours (mhm)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (that's right)
So call up everybody (what we doin'?)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (like a motherfucker)
So call up everybody (uh huh)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
Alright
Somebody bring the potato salad
Let's take a ballot
On who gonna invite the hoes that make the party valid (me?)
'Cause we don't need a whole crib full of dudes again
And here come the police with them big black boots again (damn)
Kicking niggas out
Hand cuffin' and stuffin' a gang of Jackie's chicken in they mouth (stop it)
Anton and Sean pitching a fit
'Cause somebody rolled her bud in a Henny blunt and won't pass the shit
Who keep turning the lights on?
Why the music keep skippin'?
And why these dirty khaki niggas trippin'?
I don't know, I'm Quik, and I'm still delighted
Five-hundred dollars worth of White Star
'Bout to hide it
'Cause y'all ain't drinking mine up
You better drink that E&J and Paul Masson
And the rest of that wine up
You party haters need to stop it
I think we really about to pat y'all pockets
And for sure
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (that's right)
So call up everybody (what we doin'?)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (like a motherfucker)
So call up everybody (uh huh)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
Hey baby, my girlfriend left me today
So which one of you ol' raggedy-ass bitches
Wanna come in here and play?
That's what my homie told her tryna cop the Cancun
Then I caught him in there hunchin' in my downstairs bathroom
And in the kitchen and up in there on the dancefloor
By the big screen TV, where your pants go? (y'all nasty)
Boy, you niggas, I swear
I try to throw y'all raggedy asses a party
And y'all don't even care
Cigarette burns in my plush (damn)
Empty beer bottles in the brush
And my bitch acting like a lush
Boy, what else could go wrong?
Somebody to kick the extension cord out
"Move!
Y'all gotta be some of the clumsiest motherf-"
To the sounds, now it's on
Y'all done fucked up
Get out, get on
Speed up, nigga
Get up, take your weed on
Yeah, nigga, the drunk nigga said it
Your pockets, that's where I'm heading
Kick up
And for sure
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (like a motherfucker)
So call up everybody (hell yeah)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (all day)
So call up everybody
Let's pitch in on a party for sure (yeah)
You've got yours (yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (that's right)
So call up everybody (like a motherfucker)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
You've got yours
I've got mine's and we're ballin'
So call up everybody
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
The lyrics to DJ Quik's song Pitch In On A Party are about throwing a successful party, specifically about dealing with difficult guests, making sure everyone has a good time, and dealing with the aftermath. The song starts with Quik addressing his mother, who had requested a record without profanity or vulgarity, however, he admits that he still had to create the song in his usual style. Then, the lyrics address the possibility of needing to compromise with his record company on the choice of the first single due to the number of potential hits. He goes on to take shots at "dirty" and "whack" dancers and express his preference for material items over women.
The chorus of the song serves as an invitation to the listener to join in on a party, with Quik insisting that everyone pitches in so that it can happen. The rest of the verses detail the trials and tribulations of throwing a successful party. The lyrics touch on the issues of uninvited guests, police harassment, short-tempered friends, and various disasters that could threaten to spoil a good time. Despite all of this, Quik and his guests remain determined to party, and the song ends with them successfully dancing the night away.
Line by Line Meaning
Mama
I know you said you wanted a record that you could listen to
With no cussin' and shit
I tried
But I still gotta do this
DJ Quik's mother requested a clean record, however he cannot comply as he wants to release this song with explicit language.
Yo, jingle jingle
We've go the lingo
With so much heat it's hard for us to pick the first single
DJ Quik has created a catchy tune and has too many great options for the first single from the album.
It don't matter 'cause I'm underground anyway
Rich balling, bitch call and fly any day
DJ Quik doesn't care about mainstream popularity as he's successful and can attract women effortlessly.
You dirty niggas y'all too whack to dance
Y'all need to ease up off that now before y'all splint y'all pants
People not dancing are lame and DJ Quik warns them to get up and dance before they tear their pants.
And leave that up to my niggas, young fly niggas
Getting down, do or die niggas, don't try niggas
He encourages his cool and stylish friends to take charge and keep dancing the night away.
I changed my mind, I don't want your bitch
'Cause sorry ass women just don't get rich
You could keep her
I'd rather have a fifi bag because it's cheaper
DJ Quik changes his mind about wanting a woman because he believes they can't help him become wealthy and prefers a less expensive FIFI bag instead.
You can't come up for air now
I gets deeper
And my hold is so cold, it's a sleeper
So pass the reefer (ah yeah)
DJ Quik is in control and the party is only getting wilder. He asks for weed to keep the fun going.
And to you false balling n*ggas just grab your crotches
But if you paid, n*gga, pat your pockets
DJ Quik calls out fake people who pretend to be successful. However, he admires those who are genuinely wealthy and encourages them to feel proud of their achievements.
And for sure (yeah)
You've got yours (mhm)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (that's right)
So call up everybody (what we doin'?)
Let's pitch in on a party for sure
DJ Quik and his friends are wealthy and they are inviting everyone to a party, even pitching for the expenses.
Somebody bring the potato salad
Let's take a ballot
On who gonna invite the hoes that make the party valid (me?)
DJ Quik plans to have a potluck with the party-goers, and also contemplate which girls to invite that would make the party more fun.
'Cause we don't need a whole crib full of dudes again
And here come the police with them big black boots again (damn)
Kicking n*ggas out
Hand cuffin' and stuffin' a gang of Jackie's chicken in they mouth (stop it)
DJ Quik doesn't want too many guys at the party, and also the police arrive to break up the party and arrest people.
Anton and Sean pitching a fit
'Cause somebody rolled her bud in a Henny blunt and won't pass the sh*t
Who keep turning the lights on?
Why the music keep skippin'?
And why these dirty khaki n*ggas trippin'?
There are some minor issues at the party like people fighting over weed and problems with lighting and music.
I don't know, I'm Quik, and I'm still delighted
Five-hundred dollars worth of White Star
'Bout to hide it
'Cause y'all ain't drinking mine up
You better drink that E&J and Paul Masson
And the rest of that wine up
DJ Quik decides to hide his expensive wine because he doesn't trust the other party-goers to not drink it all. He encourages everyone to drink the cheaper options instead.
You party haters need to stop it
I think we really about to pat y'all pockets
And for sure
DJ Quik calls out the people who aren't enjoying the party and warns them to stop ruining the fun or be prepared for him to check their pockets.
Hey baby, my girlfriend left me today
So which one of you ol' raggedy-ass b*tches
Wanna come in here and play?
That's what my homie told her tryna cop the Cancun
Then I caught him in there hunchin' in my downstairs bathroom
One of DJ Quik's friends is having relationship problems with his girlfriend and is looking to hook up with someone else at the party. Later, DJ Quik finds his friend having sex in his bathroom.
And in the kitchen and up in there on the dancefloor
By the big screen TV, where your pants go? (y'all nasty)
Boy, you n*ggas, I swear
I try to throw y'all raggedy asses a party
And y'all don't even care
People are getting intimate in random places at the party and DJ Quik is annoyed that they aren't being discreet and ruining the fun.
Cigarette burns in my plush (damn)
Empty beer bottles in the brush
And my b*tch acting like a lush
Boy, what else could go wrong?
DJ Quik's things have been damaged and his girlfriend is acting drunk. He feels like everything is going wrong.
Somebody to kick the extension cord out
"Move!
Y'all gotta be some of the clumsiest motherf-"
To the sounds, now it's on
Y'all done f*cked up
Get out, get on
Someone is so clumsy that they kick the extension cord out and ruin the music. In response, DJ Quik kicks everyone out of the house.
Speed up, n*gga
Get up, take your weed on
Yeah, n*gga, the drunk n*gga said it
Your pockets, that's where I'm heading
Kick up
The party is over and DJ Quik's drunk friend urges everyone to leave. DJ Quik then pats his friends' pockets to make sure no one is stealing from him.
So call up everybody (hell yeah)
I've got mine's and we're ballin' (all day)
So call up everybody
Let's pitch in on a party for sure (yeah)
So call up everybody (like a motherf*cker)
You've got yours
I've got mine's and we're ballin'
Despite the chaotic events at the party, DJ Quik and his team had a great time. He suggests throwing another party and pitching in for the expenses.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Marvin Blake
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DrBeauHightower
Legendary jam. Used to always play this at house parties
@pattieboss5799
Fuck em thry don't know the real og's of classic music
@pattieboss5799
They
@HiroshiOnda
😚👍
@happygilmore1844
I fux with this music and this artist is awesome
@robertland547
😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😢😢😢😮😢😢
@a.l.zacharia2834
how underrated is DJ Quik. one of the best producers ever and his bars weren't slouching either
@masqerader
he isn't underrated, just a comment stupid people post for youtube likes
@joshuadurham1257
Dj quik 💯💥💯💥
@MrGrace
yeah he definitely had bars and complex wordplay