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
On Tha Grind
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Dat Nigga Daz Dillinger and young Gotti Kurupt
And now we back wit a little rhyme
We can't stop can't quit 'cause we ?? the grind
[Daz,(Kurupt):]
Yo ( Gangstafied back on the block)
Straight up
Doing it like usual, you know what I'm sayin?
You can't stop you can't rewind the time
You can't think about the past
So look forward to life, and keep on ?missionin? on the grind for yours
Chorus:(2x)(minor changes 2nd time)
We can't stop, can't rewind the time
Off of dollar bills nickles and dimes
On everythang homeboy that I'm down for mine
Until we get we it be out here on the grind
[Daz]
I wake up with the birds, early as fuck
Stash my dope in the cut, serve the clucks
Lil' bitches around the way they know what's up
They wanna bust, wanna try to smoke a nigga weed up
It ain't shit to flip a double up, and I love when I'm comin up
I got thangs for these suckas when they runnin up
Telling all y'all fools y'all ain't one of us
[Kurupt]
Nigga, get a glimpse of a fact plus that, Blaze
Move into the hood with all the OG's
That help me get paid homie, we a unit
Doin it how a gangsta do it, Run through it
And stampede the block like bitch
Your on the wrong side to be servin your shit(yeah)
Jack nigga, Daz, and Kurupt the Kingpin
Back on the smash, with heaters to reclaim the ass
Chorus:(2x)(minor changes the 2nd time)
We can't stop, can't rewind the time
Off of dollar bills nickles and dimes
On everythang homeboy that I'm down for mine
Until we get it we be out here on the grind
[Kurupt]
Yeah nigga, half a days gone by
Ganstafied, givin it just up livin my life
It's hard to survive
Without grabbin 9, and pump five-fifty-five
Forty-five many Mack eleven
Gunshots non stop to funk pop
Then pop baby glocks
(Homie you ridin or not?)
Me and the homies are the first to bust
And y'all cowards dyin tryin to be like us
Gangsta
[Daz]
With three mouths to feed, it's the life I lead
I guess I'd die in the life of greed
Muthafuckas 'round here die to bleed
For set, joints nigga, or half a key
I remember when I came up, niggas rang up
Some Cripped up some niggas flamed up
Crossed your name out, straged my name up
(Quick to thow the gang up) What up?!
I guess I'm blessed with the gift of rap
Or I'll bless you with the gift of crap
Like that, white, black, mexican, and jap
Homeboy do anything for a scrap
[Kurupt]
Mark up yo hood like this, anybody killa
DPGC fuck y'all niggas
Deep inside we feel like fuck y'all hood
Hell naw bitch nigga it ain't all to the good
Chorus:(2x)(minor changes 2nd time)
We can't stop, can't rewind the time
Off of dollar bills nickles and dimes
On everythang homeboy that I'm down for mine
Until we get we it be out here on the grind
[(Daz)Kurupt]
(We can't stop, can't rewind the time)
Yeah that's what's wrong with y'all niggas
(Out of dolla bills nickles and dimes)
(On everythang homeboy that I'm down for mine, all the time, on the grind)
Yeah homie, you gotta keep yo hustle on
Don't let these bitch niggas move you of the block
The gangstas is here foreva,
Yeah, huh huh, yeah
Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt the Kingpin
Daz Dillinger, Kurupt young Gotti
'99 millennium 2000 like fuck a bitch
Put it on the catalogs homie, Classics' 'CRIP!!
The lyrics of Daz Dillinger's "On Tha Grind" are a testament to the rapper's perseverance and dedication to success. The song opens with Daz and Kurupt boasting about their return, and it is clear that they have not lost their love for rap. The two see themselves as the OGs in the game of rap and are ready to take on any competition with their skills. The chorus reiterates the idea that the grind for success must continue no matter the obstacles in the way.
The verses of the song give us a glimpse into their lives. Daz Dillinger and Kurupt both talk about their journey to success through different experiences. Daz talks about the hustle of selling drugs to make money and taking care of his family. He mentions that he could easily make a quick buck by flipping drugs but prefers to grind it out because he loves it. Kurupt, on the other hand, talks about gun violence in his neighborhood and how it has become a part of life. He mentions how he and his crew have taken over the block and reclaimed their territory. The song's overall message is quite clear; don't stop hustling until you reach your goal.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long time since you've heard from us
We, Daz Dillinger and Young Gotti Kurupt, have been away for a while.
And now we back wit a little rhyme
We have returned with a new rap.
We can't stop can't quit 'cause we ?? the grind
We won't stop and can't stop because we are working hard towards our goals or dreams.
You can't stop you can't rewind the time
You cannot change the past or turn back the clock.
You can't think about the past
It's pointless to dwell on things that happened before.
So look forward to life, and keep on ?missionin? on the grind for yours
Instead, focus on the future and work hard towards achieving your goals.
I wake up with the birds, early as fuck
I start my day very early in the morning.
Stash my dope in the cut, serve the clucks
I hide my illegal drugs and sell them to my customers.
Lil' bitches around the way they know what's up
Women in the area know what's happening.
They wanna bust, wanna try to smoke a nigga weed up
They are interested in smoking marijuana with me.
It ain't shit to flip a double up, and I love when I'm comin up
I enjoy earning a lot of money quickly by doubling my profits.
I got thangs for these suckas when they runnin up
I have plans to deal with any enemies that approach me.
Telling all y'all fools y'all ain't one of us
I'm letting everyone know that they are not part of our group.
Nigga, get a glimpse of a fact plus that, Blaze
Listen and understand the following truth.
Move into the hood with all the OG's
I moved into a neighborhood with all the experienced gangsters.
That help me get paid homie, we a unit
Together, we work hard and make money as a team.
Doin it how a gangsta do it, Run through it
I'm doing things the way a gangster would and will accomplish my goals.
And stampede the block like bitch
We'll dominate the neighborhood or block like it's nothing.
Your on the wrong side to be servin your shit(yeah)
You are in the wrong area to sell your drugs.
Jack nigga, Daz, and Kurupt the Kingpin
We, Daz, and Kurupt, are notorious thieves or robbers in addition to Kingpin.
Back on the smash, with heaters to reclaim the ass
We are ready to take back what is rightfully ours with dangerous weapons or guns.
Yeah nigga, half days gone by
A significant amount of time has passed since the last time we were around.
Ganstafied, givin it just up livin my life
We are living like gangsters while doing what we love (rapping, committing crimes, etc.).
It's hard to survive without grabbin 9, and pump five-fifty-five
It's becoming increasingly difficult to survive without carrying a gun.
Forty-five many Mack eleven
Forty-five and many Mack elevens are types of guns I use.
Gunshots non stop to funk pop
Guns firing and Funk music are always playing in this community.
Then pop baby glocks
Followed by baby Glocks, which are smaller guns.
Me and the homies are the first to bust
My friends and I are usually the first to take action in a violent situation.
And y'all cowards dyin tryin to be like us
People who want to be like us usually end up dead or killed by others.
With three mouths to feed, it's the life I lead
I'm taking care of three people by selling drugs and living this dangerous lifestyle.
I guess I'd die in the life of greed
I feel like I'll die because of my strong desire to be wealthy and successful.
Muthafuckas 'round here die to bleed
People in this community are willing to die for their gangs or other violent causes.
For set, joints nigga, or half a key
People would die for a gang, marijuana cigarettes or half a kilogram of drugs.
I guess I'm blessed with the gift of rap
I'm grateful for the ability to rap or make music.
Or I'll bless you with the gift of crap
I'll give you terrible music (crap) if you don't appreciate my good music.
Like that, white, black, mexican, and jap
People of all races and ethnicities listen and appreciate my music.
Homeboy do anything for a scrap
I'm willing to do anything for money.
Mark up yo hood like this, anybody killa
I'm marking my territory (hood) and don't mind killing anyone who enters it.
DPGC fuck y'all niggas
Death Row Records artists are better than anyone else (fuck y'all niggas).
Deep inside we feel like fuck y'all hood
We don't respect or care for anyone else's neighborhood.
Hell naw bitch nigga it ain't all to the good
Things are not going as smoothly or positively as one might think.
Yeah homie, you gotta keep yo hustle on
Young or inexperienced people should continue to work hard and never give up.
Don't let these bitch niggas move you of the block
Other people with bad intentions shouldn't force you to leave your neighborhood.
The gangstas is here foreva,
The gangsters will always be around.
Dat Nigga Daz, Kurupt the Kingpin
We are Daz Dillinger and Kurupt Young Gotti, also known as Kingpin.
'99 millennium 2000 like fuck a bitch
We don't need or care about anyone else (fuck a bitch) when it comes to the years 1999, 2000, and beyond.
Put it on the catalogs homie, Classics' 'CRIP!!
We'll write down this song as a classic in our catalog called 'CRIP!!'.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE BENJAMIN, CHRIS BLANDING, NATHANIEL ELDER, BRIAN LOVING, ANTWAN PATTON, DAVID A SHEATS
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