The Midnight Life cover

The Midnight Life

DJ Quik · 2014

59 min · 16 tracks · funk · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A smooth blend of funk-infused beats and reflective lyrics that embody the West Coast hip-hop aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady grooves for late nights
  • reflective vibes for personal moments
  • smooth beats for chill gatherings
  • engaging flow throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'The Midnight Life' is DJ Quik's first album in over a decade following his 2002 effort 'Burn Me Down.' At this point in his career, Quik was reconnecting with his roots while showcasing his evolution as an artist, integrating contemporary sounds with classic G-funk vibes.
Stylistic neighbors
Warren G· Dr. Dre· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 1:45
  • 2 That Nigga’s Crazy 3:54
  • 3 Back That Shit Up 3:55
  • 4 Trapped on the Tracks 4:51
  • 5 El’s Interlude 2 0:41
  • 6 Puffin tha Dragon 3:43
  • 7 Pet Sematary 4:06
  • 8 Life Jacket 4:26
  • 9 That Getter 4:56
  • 10 The Conduct 3:38
  • 11 Shine 3:13
  • 12 Bacon’s Groove 5:14
  • 13 Broken Down 4:15
  • 14 Why’d You Have to Lie 3:37
  • 15 Fuck All Night 3:48
  • 16 Quik’s Groove 9 3:12

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