Jus Lyke Compton Explained

Jus Lyke Compton
Type:	single
Artist:	DJ Quik
Album:	Way 2 Fonky
Recorded:	1992
Genre:	West Coast hip hop, gangsta rap
Length:	4:10
Label:	Profile
Producer:	David Blake Rob "Fonksta" Bacon (co.)

"Jus Lyke Compton" is the first single released off DJ Quik's second studio album, Way 2 Fonky. The song is produced by DJ Quik and Rob "Fonksta" Bacon.^[1]

Background and release

DJ Quik speaks about how so many cities seemed to be heavily influenced by the urban culture of Los Angeles. Some of the cities included Oakland, San Antonio, St. Louis, and Denver. However, the narrative of Denver is filled with contempt as Quik describes an incident that went down during a visit to the town.^[2]

Track listings

Vinyl, 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM ^[3]

1. "Jus Lyke Compton" – 4:10
2. "Jus Lyke Compton (Radio Version)" – 4:10
3. "Jus Lyke Compton (Acapella)" – 1:11
4. "Niggaz Still Trippin'" (featuring AMG & Hi-C) – 4:12
5. "Jus Lyke Compton (Instrumental)" – 4:10

CD single^[4]

1. "Jus Lyke Compton (Radio Version)" – 4:10

Vinyl, 7", 45 RPM ^[5]

1. "Jus Lyke Compton" – 4:10
2. "Tonite" – 5:23

Charts

Chart (1992)	Peak position
US Billboard Hot 100^[6]	62
US Billboard Hot R&B Singles	37
US Billboard Rap Songs	4

Notes and References

1. Web site: Interview with Rob "Fonksta" Bacon. 27 October 2014.
2. Web site: DJ Quik :: Way 2 Fonky :: Profile Records . Rapreviews.com . 2009-07-21 . 2011-10-09.
3. Web site: DJ Quik - Jus Lyke Compton (Vinyl) at Discogs . Discogs.com . 2011-10-09.
4. Web site: DJ Quik - Jus Lyke Compton (CD) at Discogs . Discogs.com . 2011-10-09.
5. Web site: DJ Quik - Jus Lyke Compton / Tonite (Vinyl) at Discogs . Discogs.com . 2011-10-09.
6. Web site: Way 2 Fonky - DJ Quik . AllMusic . 2011-10-09.