Luv of My Life

"Luv of My Life"
Single by DJ Quik featuring Gift Reynolds
from the album The Book of David
Released	March 8, 2011 (2011-03-08)
Recorded	2010
Genre	Hip hop
Length	4:12
Label	Mad Science, Fontana
Songwriter(s)	David Blake
Producer(s)	DJ Quik, G-One
DJ Quik singles chronology
"Black Mercedes" (2005) "Luv of My Life" (2011) "Real Women" (2011)
Gift Reynolds singles chronology
"Luv of My Life" (2011)

"Luv of My Life" is the first single released off DJ Quik's eight studio album, The Book of David. It features and introduces Gift Reynolds, an artist signed to his label Mad Science Recordings.^[1]

Background and release

"Luv of My Life" featuring Gift Reynolds is the first official single from the album.^[2] The song was premiered on Power 106 LA on February 1, 2011. The song was released to iTunes on March 8, 2011.^[3] It was already garnering heavy spins from top regional radio stations, including Los Angeles’ Power 106, San Francisco’s KMEL, Seattle’s KUBE, Phoenix’s KKFR and more. The song has been getting great reviews saying that his skills are just as precise now as they were two decades ago, Quik's music remains relevant and essential. “The Book of David” is yet another fine addition to the catalogue of an immensely gifted artist.^[4]

Music video

The music video was shot on April 3, 2011 in a strip club and features an appearance from Compton rapper Problem.^[5] The music video was released on DJ Quik's official YouTube account on April 27, 2011.^[6]

Track listing

Digital download

1. "Luv of My Life" (featuring Gift Reynolds) - 4:12

Live performances

DJ Quik performed the song live along with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on June 10, 2011 to help promote the single and album.^[7] He also performed the song live on Fox 5 San Diego on June 23, 2011.^[8]

References

1. "DJ Quik Reveals Label Plans, Wants To Return To Top 40 Radiom". HipHopDX.com. June 29, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
2. DJ Quik [@djquik] (January 29, 2011). "My official 1st single off "The Book of David" is called "Luv Of My Life"" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. DJ Quik [@djquik] (March 1, 2011). "Next week 3/8 "Luv Of My Life" available on iTunes" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
4. "DJ Quik Set To Release "The Book Of David" on 4/20". Dubcnn.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
5. "Behind The Scenes: DJ Quik "Luv Of My Life"". Rapradar.com. April 5, 2011. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
6. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: DJ Quik featuring Gift - Luv of My Life. YouTube.
7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on June 16, 2011. Retrieved September 17, 2011.
8. "Seen on Fox 5: Websites mentioned on Fox 5 newscasts - KSWB". Archived from the original on September 6, 2012. Retrieved September 17, 2011.