Born David Marvin Blake on January 18, 1970, in Compton, California, DJ Quik (sometimes called Da Quiksta) grew up on the streets that would later become the backdrop for his music. As a teenager, he received a turntable and began recording homemade mixtapes that featured friends like AMG, Hi‑C, and the duo 2nd II None. Those raw, self‑produced tapes eventually got him signed to Profile Records—reportedly as the label’s first six‑figure signee.
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