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
Thang On My Hip
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Do niggaz know you? I'ma check your stacks
We can do whatever, nigga I've been around
I ain't been up to shit, I rolls from the underground
Look at the sun, man I see it comin'
I feel like I'm there, got my whole block runnin'
If I get hit, or get caught up with this
You'll get blowed the fuck down talkin' all that shit
I'll do-low your man, fuckin' let the nina blam
I feel like some gats, flyin' just like a bat
Demonstrate it how you want it like that
[Repeat: x2]
I always got that thang on my hip, got that thang on my hip
(The worst thing that you can do is start bumpin' your lips)
I always got that thang on my hip, got that thang on my hip
(You can't even look at me crazy, look at me crazy)
(What's up?!) I see they talkin' loud
But see they love to yap
I hesitate, NO! - put 'em on they back
You see we live forever, Big Tookie put it down
That's how we represent it, for life the Dogg Pound
Pistol packin' guns, my little homies gunnin'
We rat-a-tat at them, I got them niggaz runnin'
If I get attacked, I give 'em no slack
I make sure all them niggaz get some payback
Best believe it's on, guess who rule the throne
I'm in command, kill every nigga where they stand
I peel they caps back, I dust 'em bat-baddat
You hear that sound nigga? (click-clack, click-clack)
[Repeat: x2]
I always got that thang on my hip, got that thang on my hip
(The worst thing that you can do is start bumpin' your lips)
I always got that thang on my hip, got that thang on my hip
(You can't even look at me crazy, look at me crazy)
Daz Dillinger's song "Thang On My Hip" is a gangsta rap song that glorifies the use of guns and violence. The lyrics talk about how Daz and his crew are always carrying guns and are ready to use them if necessary. The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with Daz warning his enemies to get their guns and prepare for a fight. He then goes on to brag about his experience in the underground scene and the power he wields as a result.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I always got that thang on my hip," emphasizing that Daz and his crew are always armed and dangerous. He warns anyone who tries to cross him that they'll "get blowed the f*** down" and that he has no problem killing someone who talks too much. Daz also references the Dogg Pound, a rap duo of which he was a member, and their infamous member Big Tookie, who was executed in 2005.
The lyrics in "Thang On My Hip" are reflective of the violent and aggressive content found in much of gangsta rap. The song depicts a culture in which guns and violence are glorified and celebrated, and where confrontation and aggression are the preferred method of conflict resolution.
Line by Line Meaning
What you talkin' bout? Nigga get your gats
What are you saying? Be prepared with your weapons
Do niggaz know you? I'ma check your stacks
Do people recognize you? I will verify your resources
We can do whatever, nigga I've been around
We can engage in any activity, I am experienced
I ain't been up to shit, I rolls from the underground
I haven't been doing much, I operate secretly
Look at the sun, man I see it comin'
Notice the sunrise, I anticipate something happening
I feel like I'm there, got my whole block runnin'
I feel present, and I have my entire community following me
If I get hit, or get caught up with this
If I face danger or become involved in a situation
You'll get blowed the fuck down talkin' all that shit
You will be shot down for running your mouth
One less nigga gone, got me a chrome
One less person around, now I carry a gun
I'll do-low your man, fuckin' let the nina blam
I will attack your companion, and let my gun fire
I feel like some gats, flyin' just like a bat
I feel like a gun, and I move quickly like a bat
Demonstrate it how you want it like that
Show it off like you want it to be seen
I always got that thang on my hip, got that thang on my hip
I always have a gun on me
(The worst thing that you can do is start bumpin' your lips)
Talking too much is the worst thing you can do
(You can't even look at me crazy, look at me crazy)
Don't even give me strange looks
(What's up?!) I see they talkin' loud
What's going on?! I see people speaking loudly
But see they love to yap
But they like to talk too much
I hesitate, NO! - put 'em on they back
I don't hesitate - I will take them down
You see we live forever, Big Tookie put it down
We will always be remembered, and we have Big Tookie to thank for it
That's how we represent it, for life the Dogg Pound
This is how we show it, we are the Dogg Pound for life
Pistol packin' guns, my little homies gunnin'
We carry guns, and my young friends are also armed
We rat-a-tat at them, I got them niggaz runnin'
We shoot at them, and they all start running away
If I get attacked, I give 'em no slack
If I face an attack, I will not hold back in my response
I make sure all them niggaz get some payback
I make sure all of them receive some form of punishment
Best believe it's on, guess who rule the throne
You better believe it's going down, and I am the one in charge
I'm in command, kill every nigga where they stand
I am in control, killing anyone where they stand
I peel they caps back, I dust 'em bat-baddat
I shoot them in the head, and they fall to the ground
You hear that sound nigga? (click-clack, click-clack)
Do you hear that sound? (the sound of a gun being loaded)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DELMAR DREW ARNAUD, JERMAINE DUPRI, GERALD RAEFORD
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