Dillinger, like many of his peers, signed record deals with Death Row after being introduced to Dr. Dre by Warren G just as Dre began recording his seminal 1992 album, The Chronic. Dillinger contributed to The Chronic as well as his cousin Snoop Doggy Dogg's multi-platinum Doggystyle , Tupac Shakur's All Eyez on Me and the majority of the label's multi-platinum releases.
He released his first album Dogg Food with Kurupt as Tha Dogg Pound which went multi-platinum continuing Death Row's force as the most successful hiphop label. After Dr. Dre left the label, Daz became Death Row's main producer and was largely involved in Snoop's sophomore album Tha Doggfather and various compilations and soundtracks. After the death of Tupac Shakur, the departures of Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg and the imprisonment of label CEO Suge Knight, Daz was the only major artist left on Death Row and mainly responsible for the work done in the label. In 1998 he released his solo-offering Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back for the first time using the more commercial-friendly artist name Daz Dillinger and even though the album reached gold status it was considered to be a commercial failure for the still high standards established by Death Row's previous releases.
Around 2000 Daz left the crumbling Death Row records and started his own imprint DPG Recordz. He released his second solo-album 2000's R.A.W. independently. Although the album didn't reach the success of his Death Row releases the album gained cult status in the underground West Coast rap scene. After that, Daz has kept on his business as CEO of his record label and has released several EP's and LP's with his name.
In 2002 Daz and his long time friend Kurupt parted ways because the latter rejoined Death Row and Daz's "arch-enemy" Suge Knight. Since that Daz and Kurupt have each released several dis records aimed at each other.
On April 13, 2005, Daz reunited with Kurupt through the peace meeting labelled "Protect the West", in which several other West Coast rap icons united to put aside their differences in hope of succeeding together.
Daz released an album on Jermaine Dupri's So So Def label titled 'So So Gangsta ' which's was released September 12, 2006
All That I Need
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Daz' Dat Nigga so you niggaz better back back
Or get clapped, I ain't trippin', got the clip in
Smokin' bomb while I'm whippin' and you know I'm steady Crippin'
Steady grippin' on that nina trigger finger
In between ya if I stroke ya then them hollows come and steam ya
And motherfuckers know I'm still who I was
If I ain't changed for the crackers why change for the thugs?
(Smokin' while we hollerin' at some bitches)
We gettin' twisted with the law on my back
With a white Desert Eagle in the floor of the 'Llac
I charge niggas whatever to do a song now
Why wouldn't I homie, I'm from the Dogg Pound
And I ain't gotta wave the four around
Cause on anybody's street, cats know it's a dogg town
[Chorus: x2]
One gun is all that I need, to put you to rest
(Pump-pump) Put two slugs dead in your chest
One gun is all that I need, all-all that I need
All that I need, to put you to rest
Now when you see me and I'm fresh off the plane
With a pack of the Hait', in my hand
(And I'm just bout to blaze it up) nigga I don't give a fuck
Prince of the West, blue star on my Chucks
Yeah, I'm still hittin' and dippin'
Fill tip in the clip and - we ain't never been cool
And I ain't friends with your crew, I don't care who you know
Motherfucker, I'm against what you do
It ain't a bone in your body that I won't break
Stone that I won't take, mash your face until your dome ache
I'm in the ring still standin'
The peoples champ, I'm what they demandin'
We take the win, all you take is the LBC
We don't play that (bitch nigga stay back)
Or get your bitch ass layed back
By this Dogg Pound Gangsta, simple and plain black
[Chorus: x4]
The song All I Need by Daz Dillinger is a portrayal of the rapper's confident and unfazed self. The song begins with Daz talking about how he is fed up with people talking ill of him and goes on to establish his authority in the rap game with his steady crip gang affiliation. He raps about how he is always ready with his gun and can take anyone down who tries to mess with him. He says he is still the same man he used to be and has not changed even for the criminals he is surrounded by. Daz works his rhymes up with his confidence portrayed in words like "smoking bomb" and "steady gripping on that nina trigger finger."
Daz emphasizes that he needs only "one gun" to take down anyone who tries to test him. He also talks about how he is still "hittin' and dippin'" and how he does not care about the people he is against. He talks about how he is always fighting and is never going to give up in the ring. The song is a portrayal of Daz's undying spirit and readiness to take down anyone who messes with him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm tired of niggas talkin' shit like "Daz this, Daz that"
I am exhausted with people talking negatively about me.
Daz' Dat Nigga so you niggaz better back back
I am a well-known figure, so people should not mess with me.
Or get clapped, I ain't trippin', got the clip in
If someone disrespects me, I am ready to retaliate with force.
Smokin' bomb while I'm whippin' and you know I'm steady Crippin'
I enjoy smoking marijuana while I am driving, and I am a member of the Crips gang.
Steady grippin' on that nina trigger finger
I always have my finger on the trigger of my gun.
In between ya if I stroke ya then them hollows come and steam ya
If I shoot someone, the bullets will tear through them.
And motherfuckers know I'm still who I was
People recognize that I am still the same person.
If I ain't changed for the crackers why change for the thugs?
If I have not altered my behavior for white people, why would I do it for fellow black people?
I'm ridin' chrome, 24's, 25, 26's
I drive a car with big, shiny wheels.
(Smokin' while we hollerin' at some bitches)
I am smoking weed and flirting with women.
We gettin' twisted with the law on my back
I am breaking the law and know that the police are watching me.
With a white Desert Eagle in the floor of the 'Llac
I have a powerful gun stored in my car.
I charge niggas whatever to do a song now
I demand high fees for collaborating on music.
Why wouldn't I homie, I'm from the Dogg Pound
It makes sense for me to charge a lot since I am part of the Dogg Pound rap group.
And I ain't gotta wave the four around
I do not have to display my gun to show that I am tough.
Cause on anybody's street, cats know it's a dogg town
My reputation precedes me, and people know that I am a Dogg Pound Gangsta.
One gun is all that I need, to put you to rest
I am confident that I can kill someone with just one gun.
(Pump-pump) Put two slugs dead in your chest
I will shoot two bullets into someone's chest.
All that I need, to put you to rest
I am capable of causing someone's demise with only one firearm.
Now when you see me and I'm fresh off the plane
When people see me after I've flown, I look fresh and sharp.
With a pack of the Hait', in my hand
I am holding a pack of marijuana from Haiti.
(And I'm just bout to blaze it up) nigga I don't give a fuck
I am not afraid to smoke weed in public and disregard people's opinions.
Prince of the West, blue star on my Chucks
I consider myself to be a leader in the western part of the United States and wear blue star shoes to represent that.
Yeah, I'm still hittin' and dippin'
I am still active in the rap game and moving around without staying in one place for too long.
Fill tip in the clip and - we ain't never been cool
I am loading my gun and clarifying that I have never been fond of someone.
And I ain't friends with your crew, I don't care who you know
I do not associate with the people you hang out with no matter who they are.
Motherfucker, I'm against what you do
I am personally against the actions and beliefs of the person I am addressing.
It ain't a bone in your body that I won't break
I am willing to cause extreme physical harm to someone.
Stone that I won't take, mash your face until your dome ache
I will strike someone with a rock and beat their head until it is sore.
I'm in the ring still standin'
I am still going strong and not giving up
The peoples champ, I'm what they demandin'
I am considered by many to be a champion and someone they want to see.
We take the win, all you take is the LBC
I always come out victorious, while my opponent only takes the loss.
We don't play that (bitch nigga stay back)
We have no tolerance for disrespect or weakness.
Or get your bitch ass layed back
If someone continues to act like a coward, they may get attacked.
By this Dogg Pound Gangsta, simple and plain black
I am a member of the Dogg Pound Gang and will fight anyone who challenges me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DELMAR ARNAUD, JARON ALSTON, JARON C ALSTON, JERMAINE DUPRI
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