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
DPG Fo' Life
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas 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
Hey yo guess who's back
Check it, Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
We givin' knockouts to niggas plus a lesson in rap
You shoulda, kept your mouth closed, left it at that
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tec 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
Niggas 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 niggas 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 niggas Llac'd up, chrome on the side
To make these niggas back up and I'm
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas 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 mask
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
Like Luda' I'm 2 Furious and 2 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 niggas 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
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas 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 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 cause 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 dogg
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 Boi, 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
Bangin' that gangsta music
Dippin' with my forty-five
You niggas 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
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!
In Daz Dillinger's song "DPG Fo' Life," he tells a story of gangster life on the West Coast of California. He boasts about his ability to rap and fight, telling listeners that they need to be careful when speaking with a Dogg Pound gang member. He describes his anger towards those who talk badly about the gang, and warns of the consequences of crossing them. The chorus of the song talks about the love for gangster music and the .45 pistol, and how messing with the Dogg Pound gang will lead to trouble.
Throughout the verses, Daz Dillinger and his fellow rappers Soopafly, Kurupt, and Snoop Dogg, brag about their gangster lifestyle and how they are feared in the West Coast scene. They describe smoking weed, partying, and having sex with women, all while watching out for those who might try to bring them down. It's a song that glorifies a life of violence and drugs, and boasts of the DPG's status as the most powerful gang in California.
The lyrics in "DPG Fo' Life" offer insight into the world of gang culture and how it is celebrated in hip-hop music, but also reflect the harsh reality of this lifestyle. The chorus, which talks about losing control and lashing out at those who try to mess with them, reflects the violence that often comes with being part of a gang. The lyrics also touch on other aspects of the gang lifestyle like smoking weed, partying, and having sex, which are depicted as a way to forget about the harsh realities of life in the gang.
Line by Line Meaning
Bangin' that gangsta music
Listening to and making gangsta rap music
Dippin' with my forty-five
Carrying a .45 caliber handgun while riding or driving
You niggas gon' make me lose it
You guys are going to make me angry and violent
Fuckin' with a Dogg Pound nigga for life, yeah
Messing with a member of the Dogg Pound gang for life
For life, yeah, you better watch what you say
Be careful about what you say around us because we are serious about our gang affiliation
Livin' on the West Coast California, hey
Living on the West Coast in California
Hey yo guess who's back
We are back and ready to take on anyone who opposes us
It's them niggas you don't come around unless you strapped
People avoid us unless they are also armed
Check it, Daz and Soopa', we pressin' the fact
We are emphasizing the truth of our gangster lifestyle
We givin' knockouts to niggas plus a lesson in rap
We are beating up our opponents and teaching them a lesson in hip hop music
You shoulda, kept your mouth closed, left it at that
You should have stayed quiet and avoided confrontation
Now we pullin' out the weapons, the tec and the mack
We are now taking out our guns and preparing to use them
You shoulda, played the back like a regular cat
You should have stayed in the background and avoided us completely
Ya fucked up, you let your heart get ahead of your raps
You made a mistake by letting your emotions get the best of you
Now we all up on yo' dome like a Mexican hat
We are attacking you and getting in your face like a traditional Mexican hat dance
Arriba bitch, I'll separate your neck from your back
I will violently attack you and possibly cause serious physical harm
Punk nigga, I'ma tell ya straight to your face
I am going to confront you straight up and tell it like it is
Right before I take off bombin' straight to your face
I am about to violently attack you
It's that West Coast, D-O double-G flow
This is the Dogg Pound's signature West Coast rap style
Lookin' all around town but really don't see no
We are searching for anyone who can match our skills but are not finding anyone
Niggas who can fuck with that, buck quick nigga
We are challenging anyone who thinks they can compete with us
Duck quick nigga, talk and get your strut hit nigga
You better duck fast or you'll be hit hard because of your arrogance
What, who, pop and shit talk
Who is talking tough and running their mouth?
Step up ya get rocked, raw move jack
If you confront us, you will be brutally beaten
Y'all niggas better Crip Walk up out my business
You should leave us alone and mind your own business
I'll finish ya, cold sinister
I will completely defeat you, and it will be done without any mercy or compassion
Hoe administer, no gimmicks bruh
Our lyrics are straightforward and not full of tricks or deception
Slow quit it, ya, steppin' on the wrong turf
You are on our turf and should leave immediately
We cock back with the glock strap
We are ready to use our Glock handguns
Six feet fuckin' with this D.P.
You will end up dead if you mess with the Dogg Pound gang
Dippin' on these niggas Llac'd up, chrome on the side
We are driving around in our lowrider cars, equipped with shiny chrome rims
To make these niggas back up and I'm
The look of our cars alone is enough to intimidate others
I'm a G in the highest degree
I am a true gangster to the fullest extent
I told the B-U-L-L-shit to back off me
I do not tolerate any nonsense or lies
I ain't havin' it, let it smoke and I'll smoke yo' ass
I am not afraid to engage in a gunfight and will win
I finally can relax at last, on a mission on a serious task
I can finally breathe easily because I have completed my mission
The police wanna know who's under the mask
The police are investigating our gang's criminal activity
Who makin', breakin' yourself for the jewelry and cash
Who is committing crimes for material items like jewelry or money?
Like Luda' I'm 2 Furious and 2 damn Fast
Like the movie franchise 'The Fast and Furious', I am both furious and fast
(And this is how I'm gon' do ya Everyone around here who smoke Buddha)
This is how I will take care of anyone who crosses us or smokes marijuana around us
I stay high all the time, double my money in this rap game
I am always consuming drugs and making lots of money as a rapper
On point, hot to death, homie what a for sure aim
I am sharp and ready to take on any challenge with precise accuracy
God damn it's a motherfuckin' shame
It's a shame that others cannot keep up with our skills and lifestyle
How niggas keep kickin' up my name
Others keep mentioning me, making me more popular and powerful
You ain't nobody, I turn the book, rip the page
You are nothing important, and I am tearing you down
I'm at the point where I'm about to get paid
I am so successful that I am about to receive even more money
I crave for this, misbehave with him and draw down on him
I desire this lifestyle and will resort to violence to keep it
I had to learn, I had to stay focused
I had to work hard and focus in order to become a successful rapper and gangster
This goes out, to you know who
This is a message to a specific person who knows who they are
Who try to do what we do, and try to be like my crew
You are trying to copy our lifestyle and be part of our gang
You fake ass gangstas, you'll never be true
You are not true gangsters and will never be accepted into a real gang
This is Dogg Pound Gang (Soopafly, Kurupt and Snoop)
We are proud members of the Dogg Pound gang and always will be
So back up or get rolled on, we love to ride
You should leave us alone or else we will attack you, and we love to drive around in our cars
(We smoke kush, smoke purple 'cause we love to get high)
We enjoy smoking marijuana and getting high all the time
I'm with my kinfolk, we blowin' big dope
I am with my gang members and we are smoking a lot of marijuana
We on this big boat, this shit is no joke
We are enjoying success and are not joking around
We on the West Coast, yeah we got the best smoke
We are on the West Coast and have access to the best quality marijuana
Baby girl jumped out the boat and did the breast stroke
A woman has jumped into the water and is swimming using the breaststroke technique
And now a nigga floatin', but on a different note
I am relaxing and floating in the water, but I am also thinking about something else
Cause 'Fly just flew in and cause bought some different smoke
Soopafly has arrived and brought a different strain of marijuana for us to smoke
So, so, tell me what a nigga paid
Tell me how much money someone was willing to give us
I'll back-slap ya, I'm your papi, what that nigga say?
I will hit you hard with the back of my hand, and what did that person say?
You better keep it on the low or don't speak at all
You should not talk about our illegal activities and should remain quiet
And tell Shameka and Konica I'ma freak 'em dogg
Tell these women that I am going to have sex with them
See when I ride up, you know I fire it up
When I arrive, I am immediately smoking marijuana
I throw a party on the block and get ya wired up
I throw a party and get everyone riled up
See it's the Big Boi, I'm in the big house
I am the big boss and leader of the gang, and I am very wealthy
With the bitch who suck dick with the big mouth
I am with a woman who is known for performing oral sex and speaking too much
I set the big trap for the big mouse
I set a trap to catch a big target
I left him stuck him for his cheese
I have successfully taken something of great value from him
Now I breeze, nigga please, bang on
Now I can relax and enjoy my success, even if others try to attack me
Yeah, so so Gangsta
Yes, we are very gangster and tough
You know what time it is, we run this gangsta shit
You know our gangster lifestyle and success is the real deal
West Coast to the fullest
We are from the West Coast and represent it to the fullest
Dat Nigga Daz, Soopafly, Kurupt, Snoop Dogg
These are the members of the Dogg Pound gang
Yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about nigga
Yes, this is exactly what I am referring to
The ultimate gangsta crew
We are the best when it comes to being a gangster
Dogg Pound Gangsta, Crip!
We are part of the Dogg Pound gang and are also part of the Crip gang
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, PRIEST BROOKS
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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!!