THE FIXXERS performing in Honolulu soon!!!!

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Quik brings California love to Pipeline stage
One of Cali's greatest unheralded talents is coming to Honolulu.
Compton-bred hip-hop artist Quik (formerly known as DJ Quik) started with turntables as a teen. After signing with Priority Records, he released "Quik is the Name" in 1990, scoring Billboard hits with "Born and Raised in Compton" and "Tonite."

Quik became one of the West Coast's most sought-after producers in the '90s, with the late Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Xzibit, Snoop Dogg and Kurupt all benefitting from his touch.

After his 2000 album, "Balance and Options," tanked, Quik was dropped by his label. 2002's "Under tha Influence" also did poorly, while 2005's "Trauma" was overshadowed by Quik's legal troubles in 2003 from pulling a gun on his sister.

Following a stint in prison in 2006, Quik has regained his focus and teamed with long-time buddy AMG to form the Fixxers, releasing the single "Can You Werk with Dat." this year.

Doors open at 9 p.m. Thursday at Pipeline Cafe, with opening sets by Na Hoku Hanohano Award-nominated rapper Krystilez, Big Mox and E-Dub. Call 589-1999