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
That's The Way We Ride
Daz Dillinger Lyrics
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[Intro - DJ E-Z Dick]
Here's a little somethin somethin to smoke to.
It's the DJ that's bringing you ain't nothing but
guaranteed classic hits, on the station that's.
serving you something real nice.It's W-Balls
and I am the DJ that's doing it to you one more time
[Verse 1 - Daz Dillinger]
What up to all my G's and G'zets
This right here gon be the sheiz-et
Who got the west coast sound that your always wantin'
Dogg Pound Gangstas, we still G-Funkin'
Let me know a little somethin
Cook up the bass now your trunk be subbin
Ridin down your block through your ave
License plates say Daz, 2005 tags
In a Chevy Tahoes on them 23s
From me to you, this is how we G's
From Frisko, to Oakland, back to Sac and North Bridgemen
Back to the P's where my boys be gettin' it
Where them D's keep spinnin' where we smoke that bud
Swervin' on 'em nigga like yo. (whaddup cuzz!)
It's a hood thang, go and represent it
and Diggy won't stop 'til the gangsta finish
I'm a menace to the funkadelic.
Death rollin it up, then take a puff and inhail it.
[Hook - Shorty B]
Can you feel it it's the realest.
'cause that's the way we ride.
You best behave yo'self if you come around.
It's Dogg Pound.
West coast, Dogg Pound
Gangstas, on the rise.
So if you come to Cali
Prepare to ride.and die
[Verse 2 - Daz Dillinger]
Now what you hear is not a test.
We G-Funkin to the beat.
We got the west coast type of gangsta music.
That make ya, move your feet.
Now keep it G with the D-A-Z
and when I'm in your town would you smoke for free?
Learn D-P-G-C-ology
and come on and get it, come ride with me
and dip in the old school Chevy.
The price real heavy let me know when your ready
It's all about the money, the scrilla, the fetti
I'm in the Bay with Juli and in LA with Feli!
and after the club it's the deli, I been known to bail it
Wake up the next morning with biscuits and jelly
Buy a quarter pound and I smoke with my friend
'cause for life, we gangstas, we settin a trend
After I get fresh, I'm at it again
7 grams in the swish, I'm back in the wind.
[Hook - Shorty B]
Can you feel it it's the realest.
'cause that's the way we ride.
You best behave yo'self if you come around.
It's Dogg Pound.
West coast, Dogg Pound
Gangstas, on the rise.
So if you come to Cali
Prepare to ride.and die
[Verse 3 - Daz Dillinger]
I'ma give it up, to them dogg pound fans
without y'all, I wouldn't be who I am
For 13 years for the sweat and the tears
Now I'm back with a new album to set the gear
In a V12 rock the bells like LL
I dream the well in a six when I fishscale
I burn rubber with my bay area thugs
Smokin on the catpis, that's all we smoke
Ain't a joke, take ya stride and ride
The realest nigga alive since 2pac died
I prey on the weak and I stride on the strong
From the eastside of the beach, where the G is strong
I still got it going on, girls on my line
and I won't waste yours, you don't waste mine
I'm a hustler, gangsta, pimp and all that
And when I'm actin' rappin my pockets so fat!
[Hook - Shorty B]
Can you feel it it's the realest.
'cause that's the way we ride.
You best behave yo'self if you come around.
It's Dogg Pound.
West coast, Dogg Pound
Gangstas, on the rise.
So if you come to Cali
Prepare to ride.and die
The song "That's The Way We Ride" by Daz Dillinger features Shorty B and DJ Easy Dicc. The intro is done by DJ E-Z Dick who introduces Daz Dillinger and sets the tone for the song. The opening verse is from Daz Dillinger, who talks about the signature sound of the west coast and how the Dogg Pound Gangstas are still G-Funkin'. He raps about cruising down the block in a Chevy Tahoe on 23s with his license plates saying Daz with 2005 tags. He also mentions different cities in California such as Frisko, Oakland, Sac, and North Bridgemen, where his boys are getting it. He emphasizes the importance of representing where you come from and not stopping until the gangsta finish.
In the chorus, Shorty B sings about the realest feeling that permeates the air when the Dogg Pound Gangstas roll by. People must behave themselves when they come around because they're riding and dying with the West Coast, Dogg Pound Gangstas on the rise.
The second verse is Daz Dillinger asking people to keep it G (for genuine) with him and come ride with him in his old school Chevy. He raps about the importance of money and rolling with his friends. He smokes seven grams in the swish and is back in the wind. In verse three, Daz gives a shoutout to his fans who have supported him for over 13 years. He speaks of returning with a new album and being the realest nigga alive since 2pac died. He highlights the fact that he is always hustling, and his pockets are always full of cash.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's a little somethin somethin to smoke to.
DJ E-Z Dick introduces the song as something to smoke to
It's the DJ that's bringing you ain't nothing but guaranteed classic hits, on the station that's serving you something real nice.
DJ E-Z Dick claims to be playing nothing but classic hits on a station providing good music
What up to all my G's and G'zets
Daz Dillinger greets his fellow gangsters
This right here gon be the sheiz-et
Daz Dillinger promises that this song is going to be great.
Who got the west coast sound that your always wantin'
Daz Dillinger boasts about having the West Coast sound that people love.
Dogg Pound Gangstas, we still G-Funkin'
Daz Dillinger reaffirms his status as a member of the Dogg Pound Gangstas, who still create G-Funk music.
Let me know a little somethin, Cook up the bass now your trunk be subbin
Daz Dillinger says that the bass should be loud enough to make someone's trunk shake.
Ridin down your block through your ave
Daz Dillinger describes cruising through somebody's neighborhood.
License plates say Daz, 2005 tags In a Chevy Tahoes on them 23s
Daz Dillinger talks about his car with customized license plates and rims.
From me to you, this is how we G's From Frisko, to Oakland, back to Sac and North Bridgemen
Daz Dillinger claims that this is how they behave as gangsters from different parts of California.
Back to the P's where my boys be gettin' it Where them D's keep spinnin' where we smoke that bud
Daz Dillinger describes going back to his hometown where his friends are getting high and where they are selling drugs.
Swervin' on 'em nigga like yo. (whaddup cuzz!)
Daz Dillinger describes driving recklessly.
It's a hood thang, go and represent it and Diggy won't stop 'til the gangsta finish
Daz Dillinger talks about representing his hood and how he won't stop being a gangster.
I'm a menace to the funkadelic. Death rollin it up, then take a puff and inhale it.
Daz Dillinger boasts that he is dangerous and that he smokes weed all the time.
Can you feel it, it's the realest. 'cause that's the way we ride. You best behave yo'self if you come around. It's Dogg Pound.
Shorty B invites listeners to feel the passion and authenticity of the song and warns them to behave themselves around the Dogg Pound.
Now what you hear is not a test. We G-Funkin to the beat.
Daz Dillinger says that the song is not a test, and it's all about G-Funk.
We got the west coast type of gangsta music. That make ya, move your feet.
Daz Dillinger says that their music has a characteristic West Coast style that makes people want to dance.
The price real heavy let me know when your ready It's all about the money, the scrilla, the fetti
Daz Dillinger talks about the financial cost of owning his car and highlights the importance of money to gangsters.
I'm in the Bay with Juli and in LA with Feli! and after the club it's the deli, I been known to bail it
Daz Dillinger talks about going to different parts of California to party and getting fast food at the deli afterward.
Wake up the next morning with biscuits and jelly Buy a quarter pound and I smoke with my friend
Daz Dillinger talks about having breakfast and smoking weed with his friend.
'cause for life, we gangstas, we settin a trend After I get fresh, I'm at it again 7 grams in the swish, I'm back in the wind.
Daz Dillinger talks about being a gangster for life, always being fresh, and smoking weed with his friends.
I'ma give it up, to them dogg pound fans without y'all, I wouldn't be who I am For 13 years for the sweat and the tears Now I'm back with a new album to set the gear
Daz Dillinger thanks his fans for their support and tells them that he has a new album coming out.
In a V12 rock the bells like LL I dream the well in a six when I fishscale
Daz Dillinger talks about driving his V12 car while blasting LL Cool J's song The Breakthrough and daydreaming about fishing while driving his six-cylinder car.
I burn rubber with my bay area thugs Smokin on the catpis, that's all we smoke Ain't a joke, take ya stride and ride
Daz Dillinger describes racing cars with his friends from the Bay Area and says that they only smoke high-quality weed.
The realest nigga alive since 2pac died I prey on the weak and I stride on the strong
Daz Dillinger claims to be the realest gangster alive since Tupac Shakur's death and says that he takes advantage of the weak while asserting himself against the strong.
From the eastside of the beach, where the G is strong I still got it going on, girls on my line
Daz Dillinger talks about his legacy from the Eastside of Long Beach and notes that women are attracted to him.
And I won't waste yours, you don't waste mine I'm a hustler, gangsta, pimp and all that
Daz Dillinger talks about being efficient with his time while also being a hustler, gangster, and pimp.
And when I'm actin' rappin my pockets so fat!
Daz Dillinger says that he makes a lot of money from rapping.
Can you feel it, it's the realest. 'cause that's the way we ride. You best behave yo'self if you come around. It's Dogg Pound.
Shorty B repeats the chorus to conclude the song.
Contributed by Aubrey G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.