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
It's Going Down
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Yeah
Everywhere I go
'Nough gunshot are firin' out the ghetto area seen?
I hava watch my back
Too much crack seen?
Watch yourself 'cause 'nough homicide a gwan in de area
I hear some niggas clockin' major on the other side of town
Strictly slidin' for a proper come up to come around
Called up the homies from way back, who dream of gettin' paid
Then finally get paid with the amount of 80 G's
6:30 layin' in cut, prepare to get ready
Me and Ty grew up, mashin' to get our feddi
Food stamps galore, kick in the door get on the floor
Make sure my homies get away smooth with the dough
A hardcore motherfucker raised up not knowin'
Now my dream is just a dream we're sellin' dope and hoein'
Moms can't tell me shit, I make the rules that I live by
In and out the house, late at night, and plus I got high
The homies influenced me to be the G of all G's
Perfectly innovated to all my homies
Pull out the Riviera, plus I kick up dust
Pull out the brain, pull out the thing, cock back and bust
It's just some gangsta shit, goin down on the Eastside
Some niggas who died and tried to who ride on mine
Pull on the 7 Carter with the homey Flossy Floss
He's the homey from the Beach who's known for takin off
Pile up the bird then swerve, conversate on smoke and submerge
Finger on the trigger, contemplatin' on a murder
I mean, takin life 'for life, cause it's right
Shit, niggas gotta do, to earn they stripes, straight merkin'
[Chorus: x2]
It's some gangsta shit, that's going down
Homicide, straight murder/homicide
It's some gangsta shit, here in this town
Straight murder
Word on the street is that them D-P-G niggas shot they homeboy
Now the only sound in the town is gunfire
Going down I sport the crown I give it up on motherfuckers
When I roll through I thought you knew about them Doggs in blue
Now forty-five, niggas bought em by the spot
I'm on alert I'm down to work every nigga that I shot
Niggas skied out quick, around the block who know we comin' back
Post up early on the attack
Slowly but surely spot an enemy slippin out his domain
Rode up on him and let him see the twelve gauge
The homey Ty banged him on GP because we stuffed him then we bagged him
Cause he violated the rule of the streets
Two redrums under my belt, it felt good bout to murder
Haven't you ever heard of a murderer motherfucker?
Cause I'm, a straight gangsta, doin' what I feel
Niggas no need to tempt, for me to kill, straight blastin'
The enemy, can't see the hoes who try to get with me
Understand where I'm comin' from the D-P to the G-the-see
The niggas who trip, niggas that dipped
Niggas that conversate with the Bloods or Crips
It's just a West coast thang, gangsta thing
Niggas come around here but surely can't hang because-a
We don't hang with no bustas and sho' nuff
Don't hang with no fags and niggas down to blast, straight merkin
[Chorus]
Check it out
I heard niggas kickin' static makin' noise
Cold hearted want to get it started with my boys
Automatic toys to tangle with niggas for profit
Got shit on lock down cause I lets the Glock spit
Soon as D-A-Z hits me on my hip, talk about chips
The game run heatin' them clips, the gaze kicks
Automatic tech nine spits, I gotta
Roll with the Pound that's the neighborhood of murder
Am I the only motherfucker ridin'?
Am I the only rider but I found a whole pound of niggas violent
I got the big homey Ty money worldwide
From Portland, Oregon L.A. to the N.Y.
I'm bout to crash in your door, unload the double four
Then stash it, then we blasted all we saw
The fo'-fo', the fo' double sparkin'
The gang walkin' up your hood like nothin' but trouble
We straight gangsta shit
[Prince Ital]
That's right
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
You betta try save your life
On your life dere might be a oversight
Take my ad-vice and jump in a your ride
Don't are-gue with de Death Row pride
D-P-G gangstas they nah make you try
We got keep every stone you keep
In your life, you betta don't feel strife
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
You betta try save your life
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Homicide it's a homicide
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Murderah it's a murderah
Oh lawd
We're in this motherfucker
Yo Daz!
Oh shit!
Y'all niggas alright?
Man nigga let's get out this motherfucker
Nigga the cops comin nigga!
The song "It's Going Down," by Daz Dillinger, is a depiction of the gang lifestyle in the ghetto. The lyrics are vivid and speak about the constant presence of gunshots, drug use, and homicide in the community. The artist warns the listener to watch their back and be cautious in the area because of the high crime rate. Daz Dillinger speaks about a group of friends who dream of getting rich and finally achieve it when they get paid 80 G's. However, achieving their dream involves selling drugs and performing illegal activities. The artist talks about growing up in a household where he made his own rules and was influenced by his friends to become a hardcore gangster. He explains how they steal money and drugs from others, and how he has killed and robbed before. The artist warns that they don't hang with snitches, gays or any suckers; they're down to blast, to straight merk. The lyrics of the song are raw and speak about the dangerous lifestyle of gang members and the consequences of their actions.
One of the interesting facts about the song is that it was produced by Daz, who was known for his work on Dr. Dre's legendary album, The Chronic, which was released a few years before "It's Going Down." The song was released in 1998 and was part of Daz Dillinger's second studio album, "Retaliation, Revenge, and Get Back." It features guest appearances from Kurupt and Prince Ital Joe. The pounding beat and menacing bassline make it a perfect example of the West Coast G-funk sound. Another interesting fact is that the song's sample is from Isaac Hayes' "The Look of Love."
The chords for this song are not available as it is a hip hop song that only consists of beats and samples.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah shit!
Oh no!
Yeah
Yes
Everywhere I go
No matter where I go
'Nough gunshot are firin' out the ghetto area seen?
There are a lot of gunshots being fired in the ghetto area, you know?
I hava watch my back
I have to be cautious
Too much crack seen?
There is too much crack cocaine around, you know?
Watch yourself 'cause 'nough homicide a gwan in de area
Be careful because there have been a lot of killings in this area
I hear some niggas clockin' major on the other side of town
I have heard some guys making a lot of money on the other side of town
Strictly slidin' for a proper come up to come around
They are hustling hard to make a big profit
Called up the homies from way back, who dream of gettin' paid
I contacted my old friends who always dreamed of making money
Then finally get paid with the amount of 80 G's
Then they finally made $80,000
6:30 layin' in cut, prepare to get ready
We are waiting patiently until 6:30, then we will get prepared
Me and Ty grew up, mashin' to get our feddi
Ty and I have been working hard to make our money
Food stamps galore, kick in the door get on the floor
We have a lot of food stamps, so we kick in the door and get on the floor
Make sure my homies get away smooth with the dough
I ensure that my friends escape smoothly with the money
A hardcore motherfucker raised up not knowin'
I was raised as a tough guy without knowing any better
Now my dream is just a dream we're sellin' dope and hoein'
Now my dream is just a dream because we are selling drugs and prostituting
Moms can't tell me shit, I make the rules that I live by
My mother cannot control me, I make my own rules
In and out the house, late at night, and plus I got high
I come and go from home late at night, and on top of that, I get high
The homies influenced me to be the G of all G's
My friends influenced me to be the gangster of all gangsters
Perfectly innovated to all my homies
I am perfectly dedicated to all my friends
Pull out the Riviera, plus I kick up dust
I drive my Riviera and cause trouble
Pull out the brain, pull out the thing, cock back and bust
I take out my gun, load it, and shoot
It's just some gangsta shit, goin down on the Eastside
It's just some gangster activities happening on the Eastside
Some niggas who died and tried to who ride on mine
Some guys who died and attempted to challenge me
Pull on the 7 Carter with the homey Flossy Floss
I drive on 7 Carter Street with my friend Flossy Floss
He's the homey from the Beach who's known for takin off
He is a friend from the Beach who is known for quickly leaving
Pile up the bird then swerve, conversate on smoke and submerge
We gather cash and then quickly escape, talking about smoking and hiding
Finger on the trigger, contemplatin' on a murder
My finger is on the trigger, thinking about committing a murder
I mean, takin life 'for life, cause it's right
I mean, killing someone in revenge, because it's the right thing to do
Shit, niggas gotta do, to earn they stripes, straight merkin'
Well, guys have to do what they have to do to earn their respect, which includes killing
[Chorus: x2]
Chorus repeats twice
It's some gangsta shit, that's going down
There are some gangster activities happening
Homicide, straight murder/homicide
It involves killing, straight up murder
Word on the street is that them D-P-G niggas shot they homeboy
The word going around is that the D-P-G guys shot their friend
Now the only sound in the town is gunfire
Now the only thing you hear in the town is gunshots
Going down I sport the crown I give it up on motherfuckers
I am the king in this situation, I surrender to the enemies
When I roll through I thought you knew about them Doggs in blue
When I come through, I thought you knew about the police presence
Now forty-five, niggas bought em by the spot
Now everyone has .45 caliber guns, they bought them from somewhere
I'm on alert I'm down to work every nigga that I shot
I am ready and willing to confront every guy I shot
Niggas skied out quick, around the block who know we comin' back
The guys ran away quickly, but people around the block know we will return
Post up early on the attack
We position ourselves early to attack
Slowly but surely spot an enemy slippin out his domain
Gradually, we notice an enemy trying to escape from his territory
Rode up on him and let him see the twelve gauge
We approached him on our motorcycles and showed him the twelve-gauge shotgun
The homey Ty banged him on GP because we stuffed him then we bagged him
My friend Ty shot him on general principles, because we beat him up and then captured him
Cause he violated the rule of the streets
Because he broke the street rules
Two redrums under my belt, it felt good bout to murder
I have committed two murders, it felt good, I am about to commit another
Haven't you ever heard of a murderer motherfucker?
Haven't you ever heard of a guy who kills people, you motherfucker?
Cause I'm, a straight gangsta, doin' what I feel
Because I am a true gangster, doing what I want
Niggas no need to tempt, for me to kill, straight blastin'
People don't need to provoke me to kill, I will shoot without hesitation
The enemy, can't see the hoes who try to get with me
My enemies cannot see the girls who are interested in me
Understand where I'm comin' from the D-P to the G-the-see
Understand my background, from D-P to G-the-see
The niggas who trip, niggas that dipped
The guys who cause trouble, the guys who left
Niggas that conversate with the Bloods or Crips
Guys who associate with the Bloods or Crips gang
It's just a West coast thang, gangsta thing
It's just a West Coast thing, a gangster thing
Niggas come around here but surely can't hang because-a
Guys come around here, but they definitely can't handle the situation because
We don't hang with no bustas and sho' nuff
We don't hang out with weak guys and for sure
Don't hang with no fags and niggas down to blast, straight merkin
We don't hang out with homosexuals and guys who are ready to shoot, we are straight gangsters
Check it out
Listen up
I heard niggas kickin' static makin' noise
I heard some guys causing trouble and making noise
Cold hearted want to get it started with my boys
These guys are cold-hearted and want to start trouble with my friends
Automatic toys to tangle with niggas for profit
We have automatic weapons to deal with guys for financial gain
Got shit on lock down cause I lets the Glock spit
I have control over the situation because I let my Glock firearm shoot
Soon as D-A-Z hits me on my hip, talk about chips
As soon as D-A-Z contacts me, we talk about money
The game run heatin' them clips, the gaze kicks
We are ready for the game, we load our guns and start shooting
Automatic tech nine spits, I gotta
Automatic tech nine gun shoots, I have to
Roll with the Pound that's the neighborhood of murder
I associate with the gang, that's the neighborhood known for killing
Am I the only motherfucker ridin'?
Am I the only guy who's willing to take action?
Am I the only rider but I found a whole pound of niggas violent
Am I the only person willing to engage in violence, but I found a lot of guys who are also violent
I got the big homey Ty money worldwide
I have my good friend Ty who has a lot of money and influence around the world
From Portland, Oregon L.A. to the N.Y.
From Portland, Oregon to Los Angeles and New York
I'm bout to crash in your door, unload the double four
I'm about to break into your house, unload my .44 caliber gun
Then stash it, then we blasted all we saw
Then we hide the gun, and then we start shooting at everything we see
The fo'-fo', the fo' double sparkin'
The .44 caliber gun, the .44 caliber gun shooting
The gang walkin' up your hood like nothin' but trouble
Our gang walking through your neighborhood causing trouble
We straight gangsta shit
We are pure gangsters
[Prince Ital]
Intervention by Prince Ital
That's right
That is correct
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
We live our lives by violence, and we know we will die because of it
You betta try save your life
You better try to save your own life
On your life dere might be a oversight
Your life might have been overlooked
Take my advice and jump in a your ride
Take my advice and get into your car
Don't argue with the Death Row pride
Don't argue with the pride of Death Row records
D-P-G gangstas they nah make you try
D-P-G gangsters won't hesitate to hurt you
We got keep every stone you keep
We have to keep any secrets you have
In your life, you betta don't feel strife
In your life, you better not feel any hardship or struggle
We dat live by de knife will die by de knife
We live our lives through violence and we will die because of violence
You betta try save your life
You better try to save your own life
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Oh lord, oh lord
Homicide it's a homicide
Killing, it's a killing
Oh lawd, oh lawd
Oh lord, oh lord
Murderah it's a murderah
Murderer, it's a murderer
We're in this motherfucker
We are present here
Yo Daz!
Hey, Daz!
Oh shit!
Oh no!
Y'all niggas alright?
Are you guys okay?
Man nigga let's get out this motherfucker
Man, let's get out of here
Nigga the cops comin nigga!
The cops are coming!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALDRIN DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@christopherduncan6571
I love this album
@RyBreadisRyGuy
Kurupt's verse... he killed it.
@toddp.2614
I came here for that rhythm and reason 💯
@khumbanichilimba1527
Golden era of HiP HOP
@bense7enreilly
this is the phattest beat I've ever heard. fuck that trap bullshit that's everywhere, fuck all these wack rappers and producers, nothing they make will ever compare to this masterpiece.
@GNRBOYZ1225
AMEN. There is nothing that will ever beat 91’-98’ Death Row. Nothing. Everrrrrrrrrrrr
@jamaaldavis3222
Facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯 Prime doggpound will destroy every drill rapper who ever touched a mic this is that real shit
@jamaaldavis3222
@@GNRBOYZ1225Big facts and if you lived in that era it was unlike anything that golden era is untouchable 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💯
@devious187
This album is the best Post Pac-Snoop-Dre era DR album easily... beats and rhymes both on point, lots of good guest appearances... also, this is Daz's best album IMO
@JohnLopez-hs2kn
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