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
DPGC 4 Life
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggaz gone make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Hey yo guess who's back
Check it Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
We givin' knockouts to niggaz plus a lesson in rap
You shoulda kept your mouth closed, left it at that
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tech and the mack
You shoulda played the back like a regular cat
Ya fucked up, you let your heart get ahead of your raps
Now we all up on yo' dome like a Mexican hat
Arriba bitch, I'll separate your neck from your back
Punk nigga, I'ma tell ya straight to your face
Right before I take off bombin' straight to your face
It's that West Coast, D-O double-G flow
Lookin' all around town but really don't see no
Niggaz who can fuck with that, buck quick nigga
Duck quick nigga, talk and get your strut hit nigga
What, who, pop and shit talk
Step up ya get rocked, raw move jack
Y'all niggaz better Crip Walk up out my business
I'll finish ya, cold sinister
Hoe administer, no gimmicks bruh
Slow quit it, ya steppin' on the wrong turf
We cock back with the Glock strap
Six feet fuckin' with this D.P.
Dippin' on these niggaz Llac'd up, chrome on the side
To make these niggaz back up and I'm
[Chorus]
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggaz gon' make me lose it
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
For life, yeah you better watch what you say
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
I'm a G in the highest degree
I told the B-U-L-L-shit to back off me
I ain't havin' it, let it smoke and I'll smoke yo ass
I finally can relax at last, on a mission on a serious task
The police wanna know who's under the másk
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
Like Luda' I'm too furious and too damn fast
(And this is how I'm gon' do ya
Everyone around here who smoke Buddha)
I stay high all the time, double my money in this rap game
On point, hot to death, homie what a for sure aim
God damn it's a motherfuckin' shame
How niggaz keep kickin' up my name
You ain't nobody, I turn the book, rip the page
I'm at the point where I'm about to get paid
I crave for this, misbehave with him and draw down on him
I had to learn, I had to stay focused
This goes out, to you know who
Who try to do what we do, and try to be like my crew
You fake ass gangstas, you'll never be true
This is Dogg Pound Gang (Soopafly, Kurupt and Snoop)
So back up or get rolled on, we love to ride
(We smoke kush, smoke purple 'cause we love to get high)
'Cause I'm
[Chorus]
I'm with my kinfolk, we blowin' big dope
We on this big boat, this shit is no joke
We on the West Coast, yeah we got the best smoke
Baby girl jumped out the boat and did the breast stroke
And now a nigga floatin', but on a different note
Cause 'Fly just flew in and cuz bought some different smoke
So, so, tell me what a nigga paid
I'll back-slap ya, I'm your papi, what that nigga say?
You better keep it on the low or don't speak at all
And tell Shameka and Konica I'ma freak 'em dog
See when I ride up, you know I fire it up
I throw a party on the block and get ya wired up
See it's the big boss, I'm in the big house
With the bitch who suck dick with the big mouth
I set the big trap for the big mouse
I left him stuck him for his cheese
Now I breeze, nigga please, bang on
[Chorus]
Yeah, so so gangsta
You know what time it is, we run this gangsta shit
West Coast to the fullest
Dat Nigga Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about nigga
The ultimate gangsta crew
Dogg Pound Gangsta, Crip
The song "DPG 4 Life" by Daz Dillinger showcases his love for gangsta rap and his loyalty to the Dogg Pound Gang. The lyrics talk about living on the West Coast of California, and how he is always carrying his forty-five gun. He warns people to watch what they say and not mess with him or the Dogg Pound Gang. The song also talks about his rap skills and how he is not afraid to call out fake gangsters, bragging about his abilities to finish his enemies.
The tone of this song is aggressive and confrontational. It paints a picture of a rapper who is fearless and unstoppable, someone who is not afraid to intimidate others with his reputation and his gun. The lyrics also show Daz Dillinger's love for the West Coast of California, highlighting the importance of gangsta rap to this place.
Line by Line Meaning
Bangin' that gangsta music
Listening to and creating gangsta rap music
Dippin' with my forty-five
Carrying a .45 caliber handgun
You niggaz gone make me lose it
The actions of the listener are causing the singer to become angry and agitated
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
The artist is a member of the Dogg Pound gang and will remain loyal to the gang for life
For life, yeah you better watch what you say
The artist will always be a member of the gang, so the listener should be careful with their words
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
The singer resides in California and identifies with the West Coast gangsta rap culture
Hey yo guess who's back
The singer is returning to the rap scene
It's them niggaz you don't come around unless you strapped
The artist is warning others to only approach them if they are armed
Check it Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
The artist, along with Daz and Soopa, are asserting their dominance and superiority
We givin' knockouts to niggaz plus a lesson in rap
The artist and their gang are defeating others in rap battles and showing them how it's done
You shoulda kept your mouth closed, left it at that
The listener should not have spoken out of turn
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tech and the mack
The artist and their gang are retrieving guns to use against the listener
You shoulda played the back like a regular cat
The listener should have stayed out of the situation and kept to themselves
Ya fucked up, you let your heart get ahead of your raps
The listener allowed their emotions to cloud their judgement and spoke recklessly
Now we all up on yo' dome like a Mexican hat
The singer and their gang are attacking the listener ruthlessly
Arriba bitch, I'll separate your neck from your back
The artist is threatening to do serious bodily harm to the listener
Punk nigga, I'ma tell ya straight to your face
The artist is calling the listener a coward and confronting them directly
Right before I take off bombin' straight to your face
The singer is preparing to punch the listener in the face
It's that West Coast, D-O double-G flow
The singer's rap style is inspired by and associated with West Coast gangsta rap culture
Lookin' all around town but really don't see no
The artist is pointing out the lack of competition in the rap game
Niggaz who can fuck with that, buck quick nigga
There are few rivals who can compete with the artist's skill and talent
Duck quick nigga, talk and get your strut hit nigga
The artist is warning others to either stay out of their way or risk physical harm
What, who, pop and shit talk
The singer is asking who is talking trash and willing to fight
Step up ya get rocked, raw move jack
The artist is ready to knock out anyone who challenges them
Y'all niggaz better Crip Walk up out my business
The singer wants others to stay out of their affairs and leave them alone
I'll finish ya, cold sinister
The singer will deal with their enemies ruthlessly and without mercy
Hoe administer, no gimmicks bruh
The singer is declaring their authenticity and lack of pretense
Slow quit it, ya steppin' on the wrong turf
The listener is in the wrong place and should leave immediately
We cock back with the Glock strap
The artist and their gang are arming themselves with guns
Six feet fuckin' with this D.P.
The singer will kill anyone who tries to cross them or their gang
Dippin' on these niggaz Llac'd up, chrome on the side
The gang is driving around in a lowrider car, armed and dangerous
To make these niggaz back up and I'm
The gang is using their appearance and reputation to intimidate others
You niggaz gon' make me lose it
The listener's actions are pushing the artist to the brink of losing control
I'm a G in the highest degree
The artist is a true gangster and embodies the gangsta rap lifestyle
I told the B-U-L-L-shit to back off me
The singer is tired of others trying to start drama with them and wants to be left alone
I ain't havin' it, let it smoke and I'll smoke yo ass
The artist is ready and willing to fight and kill anyone who crosses them
I finally can relax at last, on a mission on a serious task
The singer is taking a break from their normal lifestyle to focus on a specific goal or mission
The police wanna know who's under the másk
The police are investigating the singer and their gang, trying to uncover their identities and crimes
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
The singer is questioning the motives of those who are involved in criminal activity solely for personal gain
Like Luda' I'm too furious and too damn fast
The artist is referencing the rapper Ludacris and declaring that they are just as fierce and skilled
(And this is how I'm gon' do ya
The artist is revealing their plans to harm the listener
Everyone around here who smoke Buddha)
The singer is referring to marijuana smokers who are associated with the gangsta rap culture
I stay high all the time, double my money in this rap game
The singer regularly smokes marijuana and gains a lot of money from making and performing rap music
On point, hot to death, homie what a for sure aim
The artist is skilled and accurate, able to hit their targets without hesitation
God damn it's a motherfuckin' shame
The artist is expressing their frustration and displeasure with the current situation
How niggaz keep kickin' up my name
The artist is irritated that others are constantly mentioning them without reason or permission
You ain't nobody, I turn the book, rip the page
The singer is dismissing the listener as insignificant and unworthy of attention
I'm at the point where I'm about to get paid
The artist is close to receiving a large amount of money or achieving a significant goal
I crave for this, misbehave with him and draw down on him
The singer is passionate about their gangsta rap lifestyle and will not tolerate anyone who disrespects them or their crew
I had to learn, I had to stay focused
The singer has had to overcome obstacles and stay determined in order to achieve success
This goes out, to you know who
The singer is addressing someone specifically, but not mentioning them by name
Who try to do what we do, and try to be like my crew
The artist is annoyed with those who try to copy their style and gangsta rap lifestyle
You fake ass gangstas, you'll never be true
The artist is calling out those who are posing as gangsters but are not truly committed to the lifestyle
This is Dogg Pound Gang (Soopafly, Kurupt and Snoop)
The singer is confirming their affiliation with the Dogg Pound gang, specifically naming other members
So back up or get rolled on, we love to ride
The singer is warning others to stay out of their way or risk being attacked, and stating their love for riding around in cars
(We smoke kush, smoke purple 'cause we love to get high)
The gang regularly smokes high-quality marijuana and enjoys being intoxicated
You know what time it is, we run this gangsta shit
The artist is asserting their dominance over the gangsta rap scene and their gang's role within it
West Coast to the fullest
The artist is representing and expressing pride in their West Coast roots and the gangsta rap culture associated with it
Dat Nigga Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg
The singer is naming several members of the Dogg Pound gang
The ultimate gangsta crew
The artist believes their gang to be the most powerful and authentic gangsta rap crew
Dogg Pound Gangsta, Crip
The singer's gang is affiliated with the Crips gang
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satnav1980
Awesome rapper. Definitely in my top 10 Best Westcoast Rappers of all time.
Janis Dravnieks
He made clip by himself just riding couple streets, thumbs for Daz!!
emiel van gemert
from all eyez on me till now still producing some hot shit, keep it up daz !
telj1
Daz has always been dope and majorly slept on!
Kasabo Hristov
full respect for the real shit from hommies accross the atlantic!! we are anticipating the new album
Calikushsmokin
Thats some straight westcoast gang bang music!! DAZ one of the best ever to touch a mic!
Ty Tr
im proud of daz he has really grown as a human being
Jason Allen
I Got This On A Loop 24/7🌿🐶🚬
BlazieCreature
this track is dope asf!!! DPG4LIFE
az aztekwargod
one the most underrated rappers daz dilli one my faves of all time!!