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.
Tanqueray
DJ Quik Lyrics
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Huh, now don't come to my party if you don't wanna get drunk
It's me and my niggas and we puffin on a skunk
Cus it's true when I'm bent and I'm fuckin I can last long
With some Gin and a grin cus my cocks grown
Now don't trip ho, you like to get bent too
Hit the thai, run, get ya coochie in bent too
By a nigga that'll make ya sick
Now let me tell you about a party that I threw last year
Niggas kept haulin that party over here
Too many niggas so I had to get a keg of Budweiser
But it had me pissin down my leg
So I bought somethin that'll last longer
Somethin a little harder somethin a little stronger
Somethin that'll definitely make your day
So what you say muthafucka want some Tanqueray?
Now the niggas up on it went got some orange juice
Cus they know that Tanqueray'll get them hoes loose
Fillin up your glass, boy you tryin to trip
Nigga you can't handle full glass, fool take a sip
But I'm not stingy so I filled it to the rim
He went up in my kitchen with a bitch named Kim
Straight bareback in the pussy he dove
Huh, bustin nuts all on my stove
From drinking that..
[Chorus]
Tanqueray'll have ya feelin so fine
Little green bottle got you outta ya mind
So if you want to get bent in a big-o way
Come on and drink a little Tanqueray
[DJ Quik]
Now the party started jumpin and the music got loud
A hand full of niggas done turn into a crowd
Out my control the party started hoppin
And the more that niggas drunk, the more that started droppin
Shit, my house got fucked up for certain
With beer on my carpet, gum on my curtain
Niggas in my front yard bendin up the fence
Havin a fuckin great time all at my expense
But I can't trip because I'm knowin
Niggas gon' be niggas and that's just the way shit's goin
But bout damn time I got a visit from the crew
Playa Hamm and Shabby Bleu
With some bitches hollin' (Hey, where the party at?)
I said "The party's in my pants in ya monkey's kind a fat"
"Naw I'm just bullshittin come on in"
Now it was two bad bitches, but they had an ugly friend
Then the ho decided that she wanted to dance
Spilled Boo Farm, all on my pants
Plus she was spokin like a fingero ho
But I didn't say a Goddamn thing cus I didn't know
Then she and ?? started havin a fit
Talking about (all y'all rappin niggas aint shit)
So I spit in her face and socked the ho in lip
And dragged the bitch outta my tent
Cus I was full of that..
[Chorus]
Tanqueray'll have ya feelin so fine
Little green bottle got you outta ya mind
So if you want to get bent in a big-o way
Come on and drink a little Tanqueray
[DJ Quik]
Check it, now the bitch straight skated, but then she rolled back
Came up in the party wit a strap, cocked it
Jack, spotted it, hit her on the head and speed knotted it
Bitch dropped the strap and I got it
Rat pack time niggas, stop
The lights came on and the bitch got dropped
It was party over here and party over there
Till the niggas trippin, and started pullin out her hair
Now it really wouldn't nice to see
When they beat a bitch down, and drag her ass out in the street
"And you aint getting yo gat back showty"
Put it in pocket went back to the pawty
And everybody kicked it for the rest of the night
Huh, bud straight facin and the vibe was right
Wouldn't no mo' strappin everything was okay
Each everybody up skated cus we was outta that..
[Chorus](2x)
Tanqueray'll have ya feelin so fine
Little green bottle got you outta ya mind
So if you want to get bent in a big-o way
Come on and drink a little Tanqueray
La la la la la la la la la..
The lyrics of DJ Quik's song Tanqueray tell a story of a wild party where everyone is drinking and getting drunk. The song revolves around the effects of Tanqueray, a strong alcoholic drink that makes people lose their inhibitions and their minds. DJ Quik describes the party, how it started with a few people and turned into a wild crowd, how people were breaking things and having fights. He also talks about how the Tanqueray made him last longer during sex, and how it made other people lose control and get into fights.
However, the lyrics also have a deeper meaning behind the surface story. DJ Quik uses the party and the effects of Tanqueray as a metaphor for life. The song talks about how people can lose themselves in the pursuit of pleasure and how this can lead to destruction. He also addresses issues of sexism and violence and how people can use alcohol and drugs to justify their actions.
Overall, the lyrics of Tanqueray are both entertaining and thought-provoking, as they explore themes of hedonism, addiction, and the human condition.
Line by Line Meaning
Huh, now don't come to my party if you don't wanna get drunk
Don't show up to my party if you're not planning on drinking and getting drunk.
It's me and my niggas and we puffin on a skunk
Me and my group of friends are smoking marijuana together.
Cus it's true when I'm bent and I'm fuckin I can last long
Being under the influence of drugs and alcohol has a positive effect on my sexual stamina.
With some Gin and a grin cus my cocks grown
Combined with Gin, I am confidently aroused and ready for sexual activity.
Now don't trip ho, you like to get bent too
Relax, you also enjoy getting drunk and high like me.
Hit the thai, run, get ya coochie in bent too
Smoke some marijuana, and it will enhance your sexual experience too.
By a nigga that'll make ya sick
I'm someone who is capable of causing you to become infatuated or falling in love with me.
You know me *scratch*
My name is DJ Quik, and I am well-known in this scene.
Now let me tell you about a party that I threw last year
I will now share a story about a party I hosted in the past.
Niggas kept haulin that party over here
Several people kept coming over to my place to continue the party.
Too many niggas so I had to get a keg of Budweiser
Since too many people were showing up, I had to go get some more alcohol.
But it had me pissin down my leg
The amount of beer I consumed caused me to urinate uncontrollably.
So I bought somethin that'll last longer
To avoid having to constantly purchase more alcohol, I bought something that would last longer.
Somethin a little harder somethin a little stronger
I bought Tanqueray, which is a stronger and harder alcohol beverage.
Somethin that'll definitely make your day
Tanqueray will definitely enhance your experience and get you feeling good.
So what you say muthafucka want some Tanqueray?
Would you like to try some Tanqueray?
Now the niggas up on it went got some orange juice
My friends who were drinking Tanqueray mixed it with some orange juice.
Cus they know that Tanqueray'll get them hoes loose
They mixed Tanqueray with orange juice because they know it has a reputation for making people more relaxed and lowering inhibitions.
Fillin up your glass, boy you tryin to trip
You are pouring too much alcohol into your glass and will likely become intoxicated quickly.
Nigga you can't handle full glass, fool take a sip
You should pace yourself and take smaller sips of Tanqueray to avoid becoming too drunk too quickly.
But I'm not stingy so I filled it to the rim
I am not greedy with my alcohol, so I filled your glass all the way to the top.
He went up in my kitchen with a bitch named Kim
Someone I know went into my kitchen with a woman named Kim.
Straight bareback in the pussy he dove
The individual in my kitchen engaged in sexual activity with Kim without a condom.
Huh, bustin nuts all on my stove
He ejaculated on my stove while having sex with Kim.
Now the party started jumpin and the music got loud
The party got livelier and the music volume increased.
A hand full of niggas done turn into a crowd
A few friends turned into a large, unmanageable group of people.
Out my control the party started hoppin
The situation became out of my control when people started getting drunk and partying harder.
And the more that niggas drunk, the more that started droppin
As people became more intoxicated, some began passing out and becoming less aware of their surroundings.
Shit, my house got fucked up for certain
My house suffered damage and was in disarray as a result of the party.
With beer on my carpet, gum on my curtain
There were spills and litter throughout my home after the event.
Niggas in my front yard bendin up the fence
People were damaging my property, including breaking my fence.
Havin a fuckin great time all at my expense
People were having fun at the expense of my property and my peace of mind.
But I can't trip because I'm knowin
I cannot be upset or angry because I am aware that this is a normal occurrence during parties.
Niggas gon' be niggas and that's just the way shit's goin
Men will act how they want, and I must accept that this behavior is unlikely to change.
Wouldn't no mo' strappin everything was okay
Once everyone came down from their high, things calmed down, and the party ended without further incident.
Each everybody up skated cus we was outta that..
Everyone eventually left the party and went home because there was no more alcohol.
Tanqueray'll have ya feelin so fine
Tanqueray will make you feel good and happy.
Little green bottle got you outta ya mind
The small green bottle of Tanqueray has the potential to get you heavily intoxicated.
So if you want to get bent in a big-o way
If you want to get extremely intoxicated and have a good time, try Tanqueray.
Come on and drink a little Tanqueray
Give Tanqueray a try by having a small sip.
Contributed by Blake L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BlakWraith6
2017 and this song still hits hard and makes you want to stomp the dance floor. DJ Quik my favorite west coast producer 🎧💯🔥🔥🔥🔥
@keethwest83
2021 and still safe + sound ❤🤘🏾💯 Whoop Whoop! 🍻🔥
@oliverhernandez1735
This was like a bonus track on this album
@kmd3999
You had to have the CD to get this song. It's wasn't on the cassette tape!! #ijusttoldmyage
@Jimmyboy1674
I got locked up in Norcal in the 89 and the homies introduced me to Dj Quick! Been listening ever since! Wooo woop!✊✊
@menace8752
Damn, this track has some Loc'd out hood energy
@tonycaballero1334
Still BumpN 2022
@Chedmate123
Now Don’t Come To My Party If U Don’t Wanna Get Drunk !!!!!! - DJ Quik
@Will2Paint
This was one of the OG's who layed it down?
DAMN, wicked beat in 2024~~~~ !!!
@charlesfranklin6987
This shit is Dope!