Under tha Influence
Under tha Influence is the sixth album by rapper/producer DJ Quik. It was released on June 4, 2002 on Ark 21 and was his first album to be released on an independent record label. The album included the singles "Trouble" featuring AMG, and Put It on Me featuring Dr. Dre. The album debuted at twenty seven on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, with 41,000 sold in its first-week.[1]
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| Released | June 4, 2002 (US) | |||
| Recorded | 2001–02 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 66:12 | |||
| Label | Ark 21, Bungalo | |||
| Producer | DJ Quik (also exec.), Dr. Dre | |||
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| Singles from Under tha Influence | ||||
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Reception
Critical response
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   |
| Rapreviews.com | |
| Vibe | |
- AllMusic - 4 Out Of 5 - "DJ Quik still sounds a bit ordinary as a rapper, but his production work here is nothing short of amazing and amazingly varied. The result is his best work in years -- perhaps even his most accomplished work to date."
- RapReviews - 9 Out Of 10 - "By turns humerous, [sic] clever, hardcore and smooth, the ubiquitous Quik never runs out of ammunition in his glock, his beats OR his raps."
- Vibe - 3 Out Of 5 - "A case study in high-energy rap. Undeniable street cred and gritty production values combine to make UNDER THA INFLUENCE yet another successful stage in this veteran performer's career."
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Tha Proem" (featuring Hi-C, Talib Kweli & Shyheim) | David Blake, Shyheim Franklin, Talib Greene, Crawford Wilkerson | DJ Quik | 5:09 |
| 2. | "Trouble" (featuring AMG) | Blake, Jason Lewis | DJ Quik | 3:40 |
| 3. | "Come 2Nyte" (featuring Truth Hurts) | Blake, Shari Watson | DJ Quik | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Put It on Me" (featuring Dr. Dre & Mimi) | Blake, Royal Harbor, Andre Young | Dr. Dre | 5:00 |
| 5. | "Murda 1 Case" (featuring KK & Pharoahe Monch) | Blake, Troy Jamerson, Kelton McDonald | DJ Quik | 3:38 |
| 6. | "Ev'ryday" (featuring Hi-C & James DeBarge) | Blake, James DeBarge, Wilkerson | DJ Quik | 3:21 |
| 7. | "Get Loaded" (featuring AMG) | Blake, Lewis | DJ Quik | 4:45 |
| 8. | "Gina Statuatorre" (featuring Chuckey) | Blake | DJ Quik | 3:52 |
| 9. | "50 Ways" (featuring Wanya Morris) | Blake, Wanya Morris, Phil Ramone, Paul Simon | DJ Quik | 3:39 |
| 10. | "Quik's Groove 6" | Blake | DJ Quik | 4:12 |
| 11. | "Get tha Money" (featuring Suga Free) | Blake, Dejuan Walker | DJ Quik | 2:43 |
| 12. | "One on 1" | Blake | DJ Quik | 3:00 |
| 13. | "Sex Crymee" | Blake | DJ Quik | 3:33 |
| 14. | "Birdz & Da Beez" (featuring Hi-C & AMG) | Blake, Lewis, Wilkerson | DJ Quik | 3:46 |
| 15. | "Oh Well/Out" | Blake | DJ Quik | 11:35 |
- Sample credits
- "50 Ways" contains samples of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon.
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[2] | 27 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[3] | 7 |
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References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2004-12-16. Retrieved 2012-01-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "DJ Quik Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
- "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 20 May 2019.
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