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The Fixxers

 
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The Fixxers

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Dubb Union

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AMG, DJ Quik
  • Formed: 2006
  • Genres: Rap
  • Representative Albums: "Street Masterpiece

Biography

Quik (formerly DJ Quik) and AMG, two Compton-based West Coast rap veterans, teamed up in late 2006 to form the Fixxers, an outlet for the pair as MCs and producers. Since striking big with "Bitch Betta Have My Money" in 1991, AMG had recorded sporadically as a solo artist, while he appeared on numerous tracks headlined by others -- a few of which were produced by Quik. While Quik released solo albums with greater frequency, he also became increasingly respected (if not recognized nearly enough) for his work behind the boards, collaborating with a wide range of MCs and singers, including 8Ball & MJG, Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Ludacris, Janet Jackson, Christopher Williams, and Whitney Houston. As the Fixxers, Quik and AMG signed with Interscope and preceded their first full-length in early 2007 with the stripped-down club single "Can You Werk wit Dat?" ~ Andy Kellman, All Music Guide
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The Fixxers
Origin Compton, California
Genre(s) Rap, Hip Hop
Years active 2006-2008
Label(s) Interscope, Secret Music Group
Website thefixxers.com
Members
DJ Quik
AMG

The Fixxers is a hip hop supergroup formed in late 2006 by two Compton-based West Coast rap veterans Quik and AMG.[1]

Quik and AMG had worked together some years earlier when Quik (then known as DJ Quik) produced some records that AMG appeared on.[1] When Quik was released from a prison sentence for parole violation, he decided to form the duo with long time friend AMG.[2] The group's name was chosen by AMG and Quik's manager Greedy Greg, and in their own words refers to their desire to "fix music" - "We're fixing music out here. We're interchanging our LA people. Right now. Where it was all dry before, we're giving them a breath of fresh air that's homegrown" - Quik.[3] The group signed a singles deal with Interscope Records after their track "Can U Werk Wit Dat" received regular airplay on Los Angeles radio, the label going on to release it as a single.[2] It was chosen as number 22 on Vibe's "44 Best Songs of 2007".[4] The single became a favorite on LA radio stations and was featured on the HBO TV show Entourage. It also featured on several Billboard charts: #7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart,[5], #20 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart,[6], #21 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart,[7], and #74 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart,[8] The group's debut album, Midnight Life, was supposed to be released in 2007, but never received a physical release; It was sold via the MySpace page of the Secret Music Group, with Quik claiming this was an unauthorized, unfinished version of the album, sold by a former business partner who had hacked Quik's MySpace to make the release look official.[9][10]

The duo toured in 2007 as part of the Ball 4 Real Streetball Tour.[11]

Their 2008 album Street Masterpiece received some positive reviews.

Contents

Discography

Albums

  • Midnight Life (2007) Secret Music Group (issued as a download only)
  1. "Can U Werk Wit Dat"
  2. "Can U Werk Wit Dat (Remix)" (featuring Jim Jones)
  3. "Doe"
  4. "Go To Work" (featuring Kay L)
  5. "Middle"
  6. "Off Da Hook" (featuring Twista)
  7. "Offshore Flow"
  8. "Sippi Sippi"
  9. "Smoke II Much"
  10. "So Good" (featuring Rich Boy)
  11. "Winning"
  12. "World Wide"
  13. "Power106 Drop (Bonus Track)"


  • Street Masterpiece (2008) Secret Music Group
  1. "Quik Talk"
  2. "Masterpiece Intro"
  3. "Do I Love Her"
  4. "Born N Raised"
  5. "Get Down" (w/ Chingy)
  6. "Black Pussy"
  7. "Get Nakkid" (w/ Mausberg)
  8. "Down Down Down"
  9. "Pitch N On A Party"
  10. "Tonight"
  11. "U’z A Gangsta"
  12. "Let’s Get Down"
  13. "Me Wanna Rip Ur Girl"
  14. "Bombudd"
  15. "Bombudd 2"
  16. "Intro From Roger"
  17. "Trouble"
  18. "Trouble (Remix)"
  19. "Trust No Bitch"
  20. "Murda 1 Case"
  21. "Just Lyke Compton"
  22. "Hand N Hand"
  23. "Black Mercedes"
  24. "Well" (w/ Raphael Saadiq & Mausberg)
  25. "Fandango" (w/ B Real)

Singles

References

  1. ^ a b Kellman, Andy "The Fixxers Biography", Allmusic, Macrovision Corporation
  2. ^ a b "FEATURES: The Fixxers - Can’t Get Enough", XXL, 13 April 2007
  3. ^ Cabrera, Grant (2007) "20 Questions with The Fixxers", Vibe, 18 May 2007
  4. ^ "The 44 Best Songs of 2007". Vibe. 2007-12-20. http://www.vibe.com/news/online_exclusives/2007/12/vibe_best_songs_2007/. Retrieved 2009-04-26. 
  5. ^ Billboard, 26 May 2007
  6. ^ Billboard, 12 May 2007
  7. ^ Billboard, 26 May 2007
  8. ^ Billboard. 26 May 2007
  9. ^ "Quik & AMG Release The Fixxers Album Online", XXL, 13 December 2007
  10. ^ "Quik Speaks On Unauthorized Album Release & Hacked MySpace", XXL, 14 December 2007
  11. ^ "The Fixxers Ball 4 Real on Streetball Tour", XXL, 6 June 2007
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