Quik Is the Name is the debut album from Compton rapper/producer DJ Quik, released on July 1, 1991 on Profile Records. The album is regarded by fans and critics as one of the most acclaimed rap albums of the gangster rap era as well as Dj Quik’s best album. The album was entirely produced by Dj Quik, and had a major impact on west coast hip hop, as well as cementing Dj Quik as one of the premier hip hop artists of the 90’s. The album went platinum and was included in the Source Magazine’s 100 greatest hip hop albums.

Singles

Four singles from the album were released; “Born and Raised in Compton”, “Quik Is the Name”, followed by “Tonite“, by far the most successful single off of the album and finally, “Sweet Black Pussy”.