DJ Quik

DJ Quik
DJ Quik
	DJ Quik in 2015
Born	David Marvin Blake; January 18, 1970; Compton, California, U.S.
Other names	Danté Blake; Mr. Quik; Da Quiksta;
Occupations	Rapper; songwriter; record producer; DJ;
Years active	1987–present
Spouse	Alicia Hill (m. 2005)
Children	3
	Musical career
Genres	West Coast hip hop; gangsta rap; G-funk;
Labels	Ingrooves; Mad Science; Fontana; Ark 21; Bungalo; Arista; Death Row; Profile;
Member of	The Fixxers; QDT;

David Marvin Blake (born January 18, 1970), better known by his stage names DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper, record producer and DJ, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop. Blake has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Chingy, R. Kelly and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. Blake's stage name reflects his ability to produce songs in a short period of time. Some of his top songs include "Dollaz + Sense", "Tonite", "Born and Raised in Compton" and "Jus Lyke Compton."

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