DJ Quik + Guests @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011

DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Fast lane, champagne, rubber to burn...

Having experienced several explosive opening sets, courtesy of Knowledge Lives Forever and Dreda Dre, the crowd was more than ready for DJ Quik to take the stage.  At five past midnight on the evening of Tuesday, April 26th the West Coast rap legend did just that … and everything in the world was perfect within that moment.

As we’re sure that many of our readers already know, the musical journey of DJ Quik pre-dates widespread public fanfare of many seminal left coast rappers, including the likes of Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and more, so we urge our readers to read up if they don’t yet know about this uber-talented multi-instrumentalist, rapper, producer, DJ and all-around superstar known best by those close to him as David Marvin Blake.

Many fans are getting to know the man behind the moniker of DJ Quik within the context of his 2011 release, The Book of David, and we have picked up a copy ourselves on Amazon, along with a couple of our previous favorites that needed to make their way back into our collection … such as the debut which started it all, Quik Is The Name, Way 2 Fonky and Safe + Sound.

What was already in our collection?  Rhythm-al-ism, as this was the record which re-kindled not just our own, but many a fan’s affinity with the genius of DJ Quik back in 1998.  Great summertime music, especially if there’s sunshine and a breeze to be had…

DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Longtime friend/supporter of DJ Quik opening the show by giving away everything including the shirt on his back...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Warming up the crowd for America'z Most Complete Artist, spinnin' fav's from Warren G, Dr. Dre & more...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
DJ Quik, never ceasing to impress...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Born and raised in Compton...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
A guest MC riding high on the summer breeze, flowing like the wind...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Quik Is the Name...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
The Book of David Marvin Blake...
DJ Quik @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Veuve Clicquot...

 

VIEW THE FULL DJ QUIK + GUESTS GALLERY HERE

 

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D


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Dreda Dre + Guests @ The Alley, Sparks, NV 2011

Dreda Dre @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Dreda Dre comin' in for a closeup while on-stage at The Alley in Sparks...

What happens when hyphy Bay Area rap meets elevated lifestyles of those in the Reno/Tahoe area?  One hell of a fast-spit, intellectually writ(ten) and tightly gripped form of entertainment that can only be made possible by the likes of up-and-coming West Coast hip-hop artist Dreda Dre and the ‘circle of souls who intended to prevent 2012’ aka Ghost Coast Music.

Following Knowledge Lives Forever’s opening set, Dreda Dre and his slew of guests, as seen in the images below and included in the full gallery, had the distinct pleasure of getting the amassing crowd up on their feet with hands (and drinks) in the air in preparation of DJ Quik’s headlining appearance later in the evening.

This collection of artists truly did blow our minds.  Having listened to hip-hop since the late 90’s, we’ve heard a lot of rappers and have dissected many a style.  Dreda Dre and his guests brought a freshness to the air of The Alley that reeked of Northern California’s finest and all the while maintained an alluring representation of the 5-3-0 (South Lake Tahoe, CA area code) … an allure that had us running to pick up Dreda Dre’s latest, It’z Afficial, out now on Ghost Coast Music over at Amazon MP3 … well worth the $8.91 and infinitely more convenient than losing our front-row spot to hit up the merch table while at the show!

Dreda Dre Guest @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
A guest of Dreda Dre flexin' on the mic...
Dreda Dre Guest @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
Another guest of Dreda Dre about to rock the mic...
Dreda Dre @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
A female guest of Dreda Dre bustin' funky flows on the M-I-C...
Dreda Dre @ The Alley, Sparks, NV
A fourth and final guest of Dreda Dre on-stage rappin'...

 

VIEW THE FULL DREDA DRE + GUESTS GALLERY HERE

 

Camera(s) Used:

Nikon D7000

Lens(es) Used:

Nikon 50mm f/1.8D



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