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
Thank God For My Life
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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Daz:
Yeah right about now me myself Daz Dillinger along with The Gang
mister Tray Deee mister Bad Bad Carabino and Soopafly The High
Priest
ah letting you know that this gang banging is serious business.
So thank god for your lifes and keep on striving and struggling.
I thank god for my life
You pray for me, I pray for you,
'cause together we can get it, what else can we do?
I thank god for my life... (and that's real)
Tray Deee:
So you think drinking and chilling, big willing and dealing,
is the life for the righteous 'cause it's so appealing.
Dealing, stealing and killing is the way to succeed,
so you're illing and willing to take whatever you need.
You're the villain indeed but you pleed your innocence,
say that in society you gotta be militant.
It's (??) and (??) just for too damn long,
you need to get in business, sing a new damn song.
Life is gone just as fast as you learn to live,
so you should learn to give, that's how you earn your deeds.
Big Pimpin:
Tray Deee, I gotta tell the truth: never cherish the day,
till I open up my eyes and discover the ways.
This life is hard, treats you cold, plus life don't last,
and plus we're dying fast and plus these fools is blasting.
Yo grace is what I'm asking for,
It's no chilling when that man in black is at my door.
I thought I'd seen him a couple of times before,
ran back the other way, took off course and forced to cherish the day.
Bad A$$:
God help us out here, we're falling down
and everything that we did build is falling down.
I'm calling out 'cause you can help us if you touch us,
and we need you, why we're bleeding.
Any second we can meet you, lifestyles of earth mislead you.
Have mercy on my soul, please lay me down easy,
God watches, and he knows the life we live ain't easy.
At least try to live right, 'cause life ain't long,
and ain't nothing like living life all day long.
Mister Bad is all good like the songs we sing,
I simply gotta thank god for the life I live.
Daz:
You never know what's going on in this world,
thank god I'm just still in this world.
We're in the streets everyday, that's where we live,
we was thaught to perceive and to give.
Don't be stingy, give a little 'cause I do,
don't be fake and be yourself to stay true.
When you see me in the streets oh get me,
don't play hate and dump at me.
Don't be sad homie, only be happy.
I sing this song to the streets with The Gang,
gotta live a uncut to the streets, Daz Dillinger.
Will our struggle ever be over? From the wrath of the street,
I pray for you, let's pray for me, let's keep it real, peace.
And there you have it,
a little something from The Gang and Daz Dillinger.
Letting you know that life is real serious,
and the situation at hand is a real situation.
So think...
The lyrics of Thank God For My Life by Daz Dillinger are a discussion of the seriousness of gang-banging and the need to strive and struggle to survive. The song starts with Daz expressing gratitude for his life and urging everyone to live right. He suggests that when people pray for each other, they can achieve anything. Tray Deee explains that the life of a gangbanger may seem appealing or successful, but it is only filled with violence, stealing, and killing. Therefore, it's essential to switch to a new song, learn to give, and earn deeds.
Big Pimpin shares that he never cherished the day until he opened up his eyes and discovered ways. Life is challenging, cold, and short-lived. But, we need to cherish every moment and pray for God's grace. Bad A$$ calls upon God to help as the world is falling apart, and we're all bleeding. People need to try to live right because life is short. Daz concludes the song with the message that the struggle in the streets is real, and everyone needs to stay true to themselves and stay positive. Only by praying for each other can we survive.
The song teaches a valuable lesson that life is challenging and that it's essential to appreciate every moment we have. The lyrics condemn violence, stealing, and killing, painting a bleak image of the gang-banger lifestyle. The lyrics also suggest that people need to pray for each other and strive to give more because only then can we earn deeds and survive.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah right about now me myself Daz Dillinger along with The Gang mister Tray Deee mister Bad Bad Carabino and Soopafly The High Priest ah letting you know that this gang banging is serious business.
Introducing the gang, Daz Dillinger emphasizes the severity of gang life.
So thank god for your lifes and keep on striving and struggling.
Daz urges listeners to be grateful for their lives and keep pushing forward in the face of adversity.
I thank god for my life what I wanted y'all to do is live right.
Expressing his gratitude for his own life, Daz urges listeners to live righteously.
You pray for me, I pray for you, 'cause together we can get it, what else can we do? I thank god for my life... (and that's real)
Daz suggests a mutual support system between himself and his listeners, acknowledging the importance of working together toward success.
So you think drinking and chilling, big willing and dealing, is the life for the righteous 'cause it's so appealing.
Tray Deee challenges the notion that partying and hustling is a righteous way of life, as it can lead to destruction.
Dealing, stealing and killing is the way to succeed, so you're illing and willing to take whatever you need. You're the villain indeed but you pleed your innocence, say that in society you gotta be militant.
Tray Deee criticizes the idea that criminal behavior is necessary for success and points out the false justification that society requires aggression.
It's (??) and (??) just for too damn long, you need to get in business, sing a new damn song. Life is gone just as fast as you learn to live, so you should learn to give, that's how you earn your deeds.
Tray Deee suggests a need for change in order to live a fulfilling life, emphasizing the importance of giving back to society.
Tray Deee, I gotta tell the truth: never cherish the day, till I open up my eyes and discover the ways. This life is hard, treats you cold, plus life don't last, and plus we're dying fast and plus these fools is blasting.
Big Pimpin acknowledges the struggles of life and the suddenness with which it can be taken away, particularly in a culture of violence.
Yo grace is what I'm asking for, It's no chilling when that man in black is at my door. I thought I'd seen him a couple of times before, ran back the other way, took off course and forced to cherish the day.
Big Pimpin's regrets and desire for mercy are brought to the forefront in this verse, as he faces the possibility of death.
God help us out here, we're falling down and everything that we did build is falling down. I'm calling out 'cause you can help us if you touch us, and we need you, why we're bleeding.
Bad A$$ pleads for divine intervention as they face destruction and loss, acknowledging the powerlessness of human efforts.
Any second we can meet you, lifestyles of earth mislead you. Have mercy on my soul, please lay me down easy, God watches, and he knows the life we live ain't easy.
Bad A$$ expresses a fear of death and hope for a peaceful end, recognizing that life on earth can be misleading and difficult.
At least try to live right, 'cause life ain't long, and ain't nothing like living life all day long. Mister Bad is all good like the songs we sing, I simply gotta thank god for the life I live.
Bad A$$ encourages listeners to live righteously and make the most of their lives, expressing his own gratitude for his life.
You never know what's going on in this world, thank god I'm just still in this world. We're in the streets everyday, that's where we live, we was thaught to perceive and to give. Don't be stingy, give a little 'cause I do, don't be fake and be yourself to stay true.
Daz reflects on the uncertain nature of life and his own good fortune to still be alive. He encourages generosity and authenticity in his listeners.
When you see me in the streets oh get me, don't play hate and dump at me. Don't be sad homie, only be happy. I sing this song to the streets with The Gang, gotta live a uncut to the streets, Daz Dillinger.
Daz implores his listeners to show him kindness and respect in their encounters with him. He emphasizes the importance of living authentically and acknowledging the realities of the streets.
Will our struggle ever be over? From the wrath of the street, I pray for you, let's pray for me, let's keep it real, peace.
Daz questions the ongoing struggle of living in a violent and uncertain environment, and suggests a joint effort of prayer and support to get through it.
And there you have it, a little something from The Gang and Daz Dillinger. Letting you know that life is real serious, and the situation at hand is a real situation. So think...
Daz concludes the song with a reminder of the gravity of life and the importance of taking it seriously.
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Sweet Pappy Jones
βI thank god for my life
What I wanted y'all to do is live right
You pray for me, I pray for you
Cause together we can get it, what else can we do?
I thank god for my life... (and that's real)β πππ
We need more of this right now. Praise Our Heavenly Father ΧΧΧ¨Χ and His Son Jesus Christ! πππ
LA VERDAD
Thank God For My Life
W.G
Wish this album was back on Spotify. ππ
Sepshams34
Underrated
Silas Petty
Stay blessed only the real ones listening
Theboss Craftychulo
Know that's right one of my favorite songs cuzin Daz did his thang with this one
Theboss Craftychulo
Know that's right Daz us Gemini'$ thank God everyday all day Amen
Black Lion Hawaii Nigga
Big up famΓlia
amadi zulu
Bad AZZ handled this beat
R.I.P
Jelle
Wow!