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.
Reception
Critical response
- AllMusic - "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 - "By turns humerous, clever, hardcore and smooth, the ubiquitous Quik never runs out of ammunition in his glock, his beats OR his raps."
- Vibe - "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
All tracks are produced by DJ Quik, except for "Put It on Me", which is produced by Dr. Dre.;Sample credits
- "50 Ways" contains samples of "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon.