Way 2 Fonky (song)

"Way 2 Fonky"
Single by DJ Quik
from the album Way 2 Fonky
Released August 28, 1992
Format CD single
cassette
maxi single
Recorded 1991
Genre Hip hop
Length 3:20
Label Profile
Writer(s) David Blake
Producer(s) David Blake
Rob "Fonksta" Bacon (co.)
DJ Quik singles chronology
"Jus Lyke Compton"
(1992)
"Way 2 Fonky"
(1992)
"Safe + Sound"
(1995)

"Way 2 Fonky" is the first single released off DJ Quik's second studio album, Way 2 Fonky.

Background and release

On the song, Quik takes time to address issues with MC Eiht and Bronx-based rapper, Tim Dog, who had released a song called "Fuck Compton". He claimed that he was growing tired of the increasing popularity of West Coast music that was causing him and other East Coast acts to be overlooked by record labels and publications alike.[1] The song contains samples of "More Bounce to the Ounce" by Roger Troutman and "Falstaff" by The Watts Prophets.[2]

Music video

The video featured Quik dressed in all black, surrounded by his homies in a dark warehouse setting that becomes illuminated by random flashes of light.[3]

Track listings

CD single[2]
  1. "Way 2 Fonky" – 3:18
Vinyl, 12", Promo[4]
  1. "Way 2 Fonky" (Album Version) – 3:20
  2. "Way 2 Fonky" (Radio Version) – 3:20
  3. "Way 2 Fonky" (Instrumental) – 3:18
  4. "Way 2 Fonky" (Acapella) – 0:50
  5. "Mo' Pussy" (Album Version) – 3:40
  6. "Mo' Pussy" (Instrumental) – 3:38

Chart performance

Chart (1992) Peak
Position
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] 93

References

  1. "DJ Quik :: Way 2 Fonky :: Profile Records". Rapreviews.com. 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "DJ Quik - Way 2 Fonky (CD) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  3. "DJ Quik - Way 2 Fonky". YouTube. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  4. "DJ Quik - Way 2 Fonky / Mo Pussy (Vinyl) at Discogs". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2011-10-09.
  5. "Way 2 Fonky - DJ Quik". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-10-09.

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