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DJ Quik, DJ Scooter

  • DJ Quik

     One of the most revered figures in rap since his early-'90s debut, DJ Quik emerged as a formidable rapper/producer and extended his career working primarily as a funk-inspired beatmaker for stars and protégés alike. Quik, born David Marvin Blake, made a name for himself in his native Compton, California by compiling mixtapes that also featured AMG, 2ND II None, and Hi-C. On the basis of these tapes, he was signed to Profile and debuted with Quik Is the Name (1991), on which he produced all the tracks and rarely shared the mike -- a rare solo rap artist to do so. The album spawned the Top 20 Billboard R&B/hip-hop chart hits "Tonite" and "Born and Raised in Compton" on its way to RIAA platinum certification. Through the '90s, DJ Quik added to his solo discography with Way 2 Fonky (1992), Safe & Sound (1995), and Rhythm-al-ism (1998), all three of which were certified gold. During this decade, Quik racked up outside production credits as part of Penthouse Players Clique and granted beats to several fellow rappers, mostly West Coast associates, but his most successful collaborative effort was Tony! Toni! Tone's "Let's Get Down," a Top 30 pop hit for the R&B group.

  • DJ Scooter

    From New York to Miami to Las Vegas: Wherever the party’s hot, you will find Scooter on the turntables.

    Scooter started DJing because of his love and passion for music. That passion soon turned into a full-time career. Scooter’s signature vibrant style is a genre-bending, mind-blowing mix that is always fresh and exciting. Unlike other DJs who jump on house or hip hop as they come in and out of popularity, Scooter has mastered both hip hop and house and has been producing house music for over 15 years. He is one of the few DJs who can spin for a hip hop crowd and the next night play for an electronic crowd, rockin’ both parties easily and with amazing prowess.

    His unparalleled talent and technical skills on the turntables have allowed him to perform in nearly every state in the United States. Scooter has not only established himself as a renowned DJ nationwide but internationally as well. He has traveled and performed in the Dominican Republic, China, Korea, France, Mexico, Canada, Argentina, and Guatemala, just to name a few.

    Other DJs may play music, but what sets Scooter apart is his innate ability to read and rock any crowd. “If the people aren’t happy and loving the music, I’m not doing my job,” claims Scooter. Regardless of the venue or event, he always chooses the music that will not only rock the crowd at hand but leave them with an unforgettable party experience.

    He has an infectious enthusiasm when he is rockin’ the decks. In the midst of a jam, he can be seen jumping up and down, pumping his fists, and yelling on the mic for everyone to throw their hands in the air. In a nutshell, Scooter’s performances are full of non-stop energy.

    One half of the dynamic duo, Scooter and Lavelle, Scooter’s hip hop loops and turntable skills are combined with Lavelle’s banging progressive mixes to bring audiences an explosive performance. Scooter has also established himself as an accomplished producer, scoring a Top 10 hit on XM Radio with Scooter and Lavelle’s “Beats Inside My Head.” He has also been retained to create music for WWF and Bravo TV.

    A phenomenal DJ as well as an accomplished producer, DJ Scooter does it all. He continues to provide the best in nightlife entertainment around the globe.