DJ Quik - Balance & Options

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Free Music Review: Quik is a musical genius!
Hit: 5 Stars

Quik did however make a reference to TTP in "Change Da Game," but that track is far from gangsta. In fact, "U Ain't Fresh" would have to be the hardest track on the album, but, of course, not my favorite. "Do Whutcha Want" featuring AMG and Digital Underground samples the Bar-Kays "Let's Have Some Fun" so hopefully that'll give you an idea of his new sound. Quik put the radio drop, "Quikker Said Than Dunn," that he did for radio DJ, Theo (What's up Theo?), formerly of 92.3 The Beat, on the new album. That track must be almost three years old because I remember hearing it on the radio around the same time Suga Free released "If U Stay Ready." Overall, his album is tight, and very defiant to the status quo of Hip-Hop. Particularly, the traditional musical direction of the "West Coast." In one of Quik's interviews, he said that the reason he put this album out so fast is it is a current reflection of him, as a family man, partying with his family. That's who he is right now. "Rhythmalism" and "Safe + Sound" are a part of the past. He would never make any songs like them anymore because they aren't him, what he is, or what he has become, he said. He has evolved both musically and personally. It's all about the music, he said. He also said he doesn't have anything to do with the irrational gangsta stuff. He wanted to release something positive in the midst of all this negativity. If anybody's got anything bad to say about his new positive direction, listen to "Well." He said that he used a 20-piece live orchestra and it features Raphael Saadiq. The string arrangements are amazing...not redundant like SisQo's two bar string melody "Thong Song" (not a diss, but a fact, so don't trip). Musicians will appreciate Quik's effort, range, and diversity. Overall, he did an excellent job on this album. However, "Quik's Groove V" could've been done better. Maybe he should've put some flute solos in it and more guitar melodies. I like Safe + Sound's Quik's Grove III way better than the current version. Where is "Quik's Groove IV" anyway? It isn't on "Classic 220" or "Rhythmalism." Is it on Suga Free & Mausberg's CD? I'm proud of you, Quik! I love this album.

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