None of his successive albums reached the success of his debut, though they have been well received. The album was led by the success of his two top 20 R&B singles, "Tonite" and "Born and Raised in Compton." The album ended up being number 10 on the album charts, and was Platinum by the RIAA. His debut album, Quik Is the Name, was released in 1991. Profile Records sent cease-and-desist letters to Ruthless Records. Blake later regretted his contract, and was offered an advance of one million dollars by Eazy-E. He signed to Profile Records in the summer of 1990, reportedly as the label's first six-figure signee. Music career Quik Is The Name Īfter gaining a mix tape following, Blake earned the interest of labels, including Profile Records and Ruthless Records. He would later go on to say that after his success in the rap world, many of his family members "popped up". For three years he was homeless because his mother lost her home due to foreclosure. At age 16 in 1986, Quik dropped out of high school.
He was a member of the Westside Tree Top Piru. He began doing shows DJing around Southern California, many of which ended in rival gang-related altercations.
He was inspired by funk and soul artists, such as Roger Troutman (who taught him the use of the talkbox, which became a trademark for Quik's sound throughout his career) and George Clinton.īlake began selling homemade mixtapes (notably The Red Tape, 1987) after he received a turntable for his 8th grade promotion. Blake was born on January 18, 1970, in Compton, California.
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