How exactly is DJ Quik shadowed by Dre? Like I said, his greatness would shine regardless of whatever Dre had going.
If we're saying that Quik is somehow the super producer that Dre is supposed to be by default, then it's a discredit to Quik. It's to say that he's only the greatest because Dre is discredited. That's not really an argument, it's pretty much a cop-out. It's saying that Quik isn't good enough to be compared to be Dre unless Dre is discredited for having helpers in the kitchen.
naw, bruh. come on now. you already know how funny and political the industry can be.
dre is the 1 who is always referenced as the "quincy jones of hip hop" not quik
dre is always the the 1 who's seen as if he's got some magical wand and is the answer to greatness out west
whenever someone talks about the west coast and production, it's made out to be if it ain't by dr. dre then it just ain't happenin'
we all know how funny the industry can be
dre has had a muthafukka like jimmy iovine and ted field in his corner to help him with his brand and fortune
they got money to help promote him on a wide scale and make his this larger than life figure
meanwhile quik don't and because of the independent route, has had more setbacks and struggle. he's limited with reachin' a wider demographic
we know that if you got muthafukka in your corner who can promote and invest in your shyt, then the sky is the limit