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Balance & Options

DJ Quik · 2000

70 min · 20 tracks · funk · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A vibrant blend of funk grooves and sharp lyrical wit, embodying the essence of West Coast hip-hop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for easy listening
  • party vibes with playful energy
  • sharp lyrical wit and humor
  • dynamic flow with interludes
  • for social gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek intense, serious themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, 'Balance & Options' is DJ Quik's fifth studio album and showcases a matured sound following his commercial peak with 'Rhythm-al-ism' in 1998. At this point in his career, Quik was solidifying his reputation as a producer while navigating personal and professional challenges, including a brief hiatus from the music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Warren G· Dr. Dre· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Change da Game 4:04
  • 2 Did Y’all Feel Dat? 3:27
  • 3 We Came 2 Play 3:49
  • 4 Pitch In on a Party 4:07
  • 5 I Don’t Wanna Party Wit U 5:04
  • 6 Motex Records I (interlude) 1:43
  • 7 Sexuality 4:03
  • 8 How Come? 3:53
  • 9 U Ain’t Fresh! 3:54
  • 10 Roger’s Groove 2:48
  • 11 Motex Records II (interlude) 0:36
  • 12 Quikker Said Than Dunn 3:34
  • 13 Straight From the Streets (interlude) 1:30
  • 14 Speak on It 2:32
  • 15 Do Whutcha Want 5:07
  • 16 Well 5:41
  • 17 Quik’s Groove V 4:59
  • 18 Do I Love Her? 4:10
  • 19 Tha Divorce Song 4:32
  • 20 Balance & Options (outro) 1:10

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