Although DJ Quik’s new album The Book Of David is finally out, it’s been six years since his last project. Speaking with the Cashmere Agency, he offers an explanation for the layover and talks about the creative process for this LP.

Does it get any more West Coast than this? Jay Rock along with Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, and Terrace Martin were in the studio last night

[vodpod id=Video.7107500&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] DJ Quik celebrated the release of Book Of David yesterday at a marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles with a performance and a meet-and-greet. As you can see, it was smokin’.

[vodpod id=Video.6635390&w=540&h=350&fv=] We all want the finer things in life and you better believe DJ Quik has it all in his latest video. Ah, the good life. Put The Book Of David in yours now. rbusa

DJ Quik’s album drops in three days, but in the meantime, boogie on down with his latest groove featuring his fellow West Coaster, Ice Cube. Conk’d out? Well The Book Of David drops April 19. nav

[vodpod id=Video.5932808&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] DJ Quik was recently at the Dub Car Show 2011 in Los Angeles and performed a new track called “Nobody” with assistance from Suga Free. Be sure to peruse The Book Of David on April 2oth. hhnm

If you haven’t found the luv of your life yet, chances are you’re not going to find her at the strip joint. Nonetheless, here’s a first look at the upcoming video for Quik’s lead single. The Book Of David coming April 20th. 57

Still not up on DJ Quik? Well, before his album Book Of David drops on April 20th, here’s something to get you up to speed. No pun intended. Teaming up with the LA Leakers, here’s a compilation of some of Quik’s best work. Tracklist and download after the jump.

[vodpod id=Video.5851332&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1660061%2526vid%253D636212%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A636212] Following the public wake the previous day, family and friends said their farewells yesterday during Nate Dogg’s funeral service at the Long Beach Cruise Terminal. Nate’s manager, Rod McGrew spoke during the service and had this to say: “He fought a hard fight. The last three years were unbelievable. He didn’t give up. He just had a talk with God and gave up. Two hours before that he was fine. He wanted to go to heaven and hang with his boys. […]

DJ Quik may be one of hip-hop’s most known unknowns. Although he’s revered as a West Coast legend, the results weren’t the same out East—specifically in New York. Outside the Book Of David listening in Austin, TX, Quik explained why he never got a bite out of the Big Apple.