Author Topic: DJ Quik - Luv Of My Life (feat. Gift Reynolds) Full MP3, Discussion Thread  (Read 3065 times)

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This ain't 95 no more.  And this song sounds exactly like something from that era, sounds dated as fuck.  Quik has never really been able to evolve as a producer.  Of course this forum loves him for that reason.

of course quik has evolved as a producer, this is a silly statement. nearly of all of his albums have a different type of sound or sonic quality to them. and listen to tracks like fandango, hey playa or hydromatic. these are highly experimental pieces compared to his earlier work. the only thing that stays the same is the basic groove or 'funk' to his music.

Exactly! To me Quik's sound on albums is always like a continuation from the previous album, he gives you something familiar but pushes himself to give you a little something new; I've alway heard progress in his production. The thing that sounds familiar is that still keeps using his signature funky grooves, synths and percussion sounds that we all love and expect from Quik, but with every album he puts a slight twist on it to make it fresh but still him. But a lot of great producers have a signature sound that you can't mistake, for example Battlecat, Dj Premier, Jermain Dupri, Neptunes, etc. whether you like them or not they all have a signature sound to their production. His sound isn't dated, his sound is HIM (and he's been in the game 20+ years now), if someone thinks Quik's sound is tired then maybe they're just tired of listening to Quik and need to move on. Trauma is a dope album, sonically on another level than all his other albums, he still gives us some of that classic Quik on songs like Pacific Coast and Jet Set with a little of that g-funk but then most of the other tracks sound new, different and updated but still contain some classic Quik elements in them. I think it's actually harder to keep sounding fresh and new without losing your sound (your identity) than it is to just say f*ck it and totally change your whole sound and try and go for what is trendy at the moment, and that's why I think Quik is the best, he always gives us something new and fresh but still manages to make it sound like something classic that has always been there.

So back to this new track "Luv Of My Life", it's banging, another great Quik song. I hope the album's sound is consistent with tracks like this one here and "Nobody" with Suga Free and that "G-Shit" track. I hope he stays away from too much experimental tracks like the second half of Blaqout (most of the first half was on point but the second half was trying to do way too much). Keep doing you Quik, keep your unique sound intact (can't nobody f*ck with it), if we had more artist like you rap music as a whole would still be dope and sounding fresh.
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This ain't 95 no more.  And this song sounds exactly like something from that era, sounds dated as fuck.  Quik has never really been able to evolve as a producer.  Of course this forum loves him for that reason.

of course quik has evolved as a producer, this is a silly statement. nearly of all of his albums have a different type of sound or sonic quality to them. and listen to tracks like fandango, hey playa or hydromatic. these are highly experimental pieces compared to his earlier work. the only thing that stays the same is the basic groove or 'funk' to his music.

Exactly! To me Quik's sound on albums is always like a continuation from the previous album, he gives you something familiar but pushes himself to give you a little something new; I've alway heard progress in his production. The thing that sounds familiar is that still keeps using his signature funky grooves, synths and percussion sounds that we all love and expect from Quik, but with every album he puts a slight twist on it to make it fresh but still him. But a lot of great producers have a signature sound that you can't mistake, for example Battlecat, Dj Premier, Jermain Dupri, Neptunes, etc. whether you like them or not they all have a signature sound to their production. His sound isn't dated, his sound is HIM (and he's been in the game 20+ years now), if someone thinks Quik's sound is tired then maybe they're just tired of listening to Quik and need to move on. Trauma is a dope album, sonically on another level than all his other albums, he still gives us some of that classic Quik on songs like Pacific Coast and Jet Set with a little of that g-funk but then most of the other tracks sound new, different and updated but still contain some classic Quik elements in them. I think it's actually harder to keep sounding fresh and new without losing your sound (your identity) than it is to just say f*ck it and totally change your whole sound and try and go for what is trendy at the moment, and that's why I think Quik is the best, he always gives us something new and fresh but still manages to make it sound like something classic that has always been there.

So back to this new track "Luv Of My Life", it's banging, another great Quik song. I hope the album's sound is consistent with tracks like this one here and "Nobody" with Suga Free and that "G-Shit" track. I hope he stays away from too much experimental tracks like the second half of Blaqout (most of the first half was on point but the second half was trying to do way too much). Keep doing you Quik, keep your unique sound intact (can't nobody f*ck with it), if we had more artist like you rap music as a whole would still be dope and sounding fresh.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

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Nice. But i feel like the hook could have been better.

Maybe Quik's trying to get the ear of todays young music fan..
 

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I never really liked Quiks style of delivery and raps but this beat is smooth, definitely gonna give this album a spin when it drops
 

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This Shit Knockin'!!!! I came to a conclusion that DJ Quik is the most TALENTED hip hop musician period. He can do any type of record with some sounds that make sense. If you don't agree then you don't see the type of craft this legend puts in his music. On top of that his flow is nice and he never tries to impress no one but music fans. All your producers making those whack ass beats, go buy every DJ Quik album, listen to it and then retire because the next production you make will never bang like Quik's.  "And can you make it a Corona with limon y sal, so all my little hispanic homies can pound, pound." Gracias Quik
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Beat is nice, smooth shit. Hook is so-so. Looking forward to hearing the album!
 

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This ain't 95 no more.  And this song sounds exactly like something from that era, sounds dated as fuck.  Quik has never really been able to evolve as a producer.  Of course this forum loves him for that reason.

Firstly, saying Quik has never been able to evolve as a producer is a lie stated by an ignorant who has never been able to follow Quik's music carefully.

Secondly, ask yourself a question how big Quik's chances are to sell this album in serious amounts. For real i think this album is going to flop when it comes to record sales. The industry is different these days it's really hard to sell albums plus Quik isn't on top anymore, and there's no serious marketing behind him.

So i guess he knows it's better to stick to what he loves and what his true fans are expecting from him. If he ain't going to sell why should he try to stick to recent radio standards?
The music industry is a bitch. It's not like you're going to make a smashing record and radio and tv is going to play it. If you're not major label artist with influential managment and millions of dollars behind you then forget about regular radio airplay, charts and things like that. LABELS PAY RADIO AND TV TO PLAY THEIR ARTISTS SONGS, THEY PAY MAGAZINES TO WRITE ABOUT THEIR ARTISTS and the list goes on.

On the other hand you have Dre with all these things behind him needed to make your album sales good. He can record anything and his album won't flop. But in Dre's case it's all about as much money as possible instead of beeing true to his fans. I guess it's Jimmy's influence.. can't you see what Interscope have done with Em? Can't you see Dre is next in line? Forget about Detox if you don't like Kush or I Need A Doctor. Detox is not going to be anything different than these songs because Interscope is all about the record sales... but fuck it... it's a stroy for another topic.
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great ass song!I see it as vintage Quik funk but with a slightly newer twist, a little bit of that Blaqkout crisp
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I really like this.

Of course it sounds a little old school - but why is that a bad thing? It's a sound that Quik helped to pioneer, one that a loyal, if small, fanbase still wants to hear and, most importantly, a sound he still does better than anyone else.

As I just posted on Facebook, this track sounds like summer in the middle of winter. Bring on the album.
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I really like this.

Of course it sounds a little old school - but why is that a bad thing? It's a sound that Quik helped to pioneer, one that a loyal, if small, fanbase still wants to hear and, most importantly, a sound he still does better than anyone else.

As I just posted on Facebook, this track sounds like summer in the middle of winter. Bring on the album.

Exactly. Quik always makes me feel like i need a summer...
 

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This ain't 95 no more.  And this song sounds exactly like something from that era, sounds dated as fuck.  Quik has never really been able to evolve as a producer.  Of course this forum loves him for that reason.

Firstly, saying Quik has never been able to evolve as a producer is a lie stated by an ignorant who has never been able to follow Quik's music carefully.

Secondly, ask yourself a question how big Quik's chances are to sell this album in serious amounts. For real i think this album is going to flop when it comes to record sales. The industry is different these days it's really hard to sell albums plus Quik isn't on top anymore, and there's no serious marketing behind him.

So i guess he knows it's better to stick to what he loves and what his true fans are expecting from him. If he ain't going to sell why should he try to stick to recent radio standards?
The music industry is a bitch. It's not like you're going to make a smashing record and radio and tv is going to play it. If you're not major label artist with influential managment and millions of dollars behind you then forget about regular radio airplay, charts and things like that. LABELS PAY RADIO AND TV TO PLAY THEIR ARTISTS SONGS, THEY PAY MAGAZINES TO WRITE ABOUT THEIR ARTISTS and the list goes on.

On the other hand you have Dre with all these things behind him needed to make your album sales good. He can record anything and his album won't flop. But in Dre's case it's all about as much money as possible instead of beeing true to his fans. I guess it's Jimmy's influence.. can't you see what Interscope have done with Em? Can't you see Dre is next in line? Forget about Detox if you don't like Kush or I Need A Doctor. Detox is not going to be anything different than these songs because Interscope is all about the record sales... but fuck it... it's a stroy for another topic.

First of all never assume something about somebody who you don't know.  There was a time when all i listened to was dj quik.  The reason i stopped was because every album started to sound the same.  This new song could've been on Safe and Sound.  I guess there's one major difference between me and most quik fans here.  They're still pining for that g funk sound, i'm not.  From 92 to 97 all you heard on the radio was g funk.  Those 5 years was enough for me.  I was ready for something different from west coast artists.  Obviously i'm in the minority here.
You went on some wild tangent about sales and Dre and Interscope.  I never said anything about that so i don't know what that's about.  One thing i will say though, Quik is not an independent artist.  His albums are distributed by Fontana distribution which is owned by Universal. 
 

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wow, amazong sound! this is exactly what I wanna hear, some shit to vibe to. Quik proved that he is at his best when he keeps it funky.

and lol at that sorry fool saying this sounds dated. lmao where do you live? for years. people on here were more or less disappointed by quik's newer tracks because sometimes his music sounded pointless or half-finished. and people was always wishing he would dro some of that good old smooth shit. and he comes back with 100% west coast sound and there are still people complaining? like wtf?

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