The group made their 1992 rap verse debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop's classic Doggystyle, and the Death Row soundtracks Murder Was The Case and Above The Rim. Their solo, Dogg Food, was released in 1995. It was another addition to the controversy of rap music due to the sexual and violent lyrics and went on to sell three million albums.
In 1996, they were featured on 2Pac's Death Row Records debut All Eyez On Me. Kurupt and Daz went on to have solo success in 1998. They both eventually left Death Row Records, and Kurupt started Antra Records, while Daz started D.P.G. Recordz. In 2003 a feud arose between them because Kurupt had claimed that Daz betrayed him. Kurupt signed back to Death Row Records in 2004, and his awaited release "Against Tha Grain" has been postponed several times. Daz is still on D.P.G records, with his new 2005 release "Tha Dogg Pound Gangsta LP". Sometime in April 2005 at the West Coast Conference held by Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Daz reconciled and recorded their new single "Push Back" that same night. There will be two new Dogg Pound albums out this year. The first will be a D.P.G.C. album with Tha Dogg Pound, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Soopafly, Warren G, Bad Azz, and Tray Dee.
At Night
Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics
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Bad Boy
D-P-G
D-P-G
Bad Boy
D-P-G
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
As we proceed (As we proceed) {Coast to coast}
To give y'all what y'all need (Come on, man) {Everywhere we go}
Super powers have united (You know what time it is) {Keep it crack-a-lackin'}
D-P-G (D-P-G)
The Bad Boy empire (Bad Boy, baby) {We keep it crack-a-lackin'}
E-Swiss (Come on) {What, we keep it crack-a-lackin'}
Worldwide (Ay yo) {Wha-wha, what, what}
Let's show 'em what happens when kings get together (International)
[Chorus]
It's crackin' all night
Coast to coast, just everywhere we go
You know
It's crackin' all night
Bustin' a hoe
Gettin' a dough
On the low
It's crackin' all night
D-P-G
Bad Boy for life
It's crackin' all night
Cause everybody know that D-P-G-C, Bad Boy niggas run this
The party jumpin', jumpin', jumpin'
The place packed
? 'round here, don't know how to act, act
We buy alcohol, nigga, buy the racks
We balled out, spendin' shit by the stacks
Can I get a hey (Hey!)
Can I get a ho (Ho!)
Dogg Pound Gangstas and Bad Boy
Here we go
We bustin' heads with a Moet bottle [glass break]
Strike the ass out
Me and my niggas go full-throttle
Cause 'Cris naked
So we 'bout
To get it started
Get it, Dogg Pound nigga, we 'bout, to get retarded
And we comin' with them bangin' beats, ? and dumpin'
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
[Chorus]
What they know about some gangsta shit
Bang some shit
Scrappin' lane to lane, some shit
Explain some shit
You on the strip, wind shit
Explain this, dick
When did you come in the shit
The ten in shit
Fifth and the ten-inch clips
I been in this shit
Been sinnin' shit, in and shit
We'll end the shit
Started, begin the shit
Horrendous shit
Stretch and bend the shit
When you attended, what the fuck did you intended, shit
From attendin' ship, been doin' this since ten and shit
Cock back and spin this shit, relentless bitch
And I'm a jack you and your heartless relentless bitch
[Chorus]
All I see is asses poppin', droppin', stoppin', cause
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
In the streets, we the raw niggas you wanna fuck with
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
Big motherfuckin' Snoop Dogg, I'm pimpin'
Bitches
Hoes
Ladies
Listen
Buster-ass niggas pay attention, pay homage
Fat-mouth the Dogg and I'm straight up the heart
Now everybody know that California and New York, we rockin'
Never ever try to run up on us, cowards, you don't want it
All the chicken heads scream where they hear "It's Diddy" (They know my name)
Twenty thousand dollar jeans, when I chill with 50
I got the gangsta party crackin' in the back, in fact
I got them dub sacs to highlight ya whole night
Doggy Dogg is a hog, and a boss, and a gangsta
Gangsta groove and rich, rollin' a cube, and boss up, nigga
Who want want with Sean "Puff" Da Don
Dutch Don Juon with Sean Don, I'm Sean John
What you know about D-P-G
Cause everybody know that D-P-G-C, Bad Boy niggas run this (And Bad Boy)
Yeah (Ya motherfuckers know what time it is)
We run this
Like I say, man (United Nations)
From the Big Apple (Bounce)
All the way back to the Wild Wild West (Bounce)
It is what it is (Eastside to the westside)
Dig it (Bounce)
Crack-a-lack it (Yeah)
All night (We ain't goin' no where)
This what it do, boy (We invented this shit)
Ay yo, Snoop
I love how you did this shit
Daz, Kurupt
They can't keep us apart (Bad Boy)
D-P-G
L.A., I love ya, west coast (Bad Boy)
Bay Area (Bad Boy)
Y'all know how we do
New York (Bad)
Ha ha (I'm really a Bad Boy)
And I been a Dogg Pound Gangsta
For life, for life, for life
Internationally known
Man, don't be scared
Be down or lay down, bitch
Only the strong survive, the weak shall perish
And we still here
We ain't going nowhere
East to the west
Unite
North, south, y'all get down, too
Let's rock
Ah!
The song "At Night" by Tha Dogg Pound featuring Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg is an anthem celebrating the unity of the west coast rap powerhouse D-P-G with the east coast's Bad Boy empire. In the opening lines of the song, they declare their dominance: "Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy n*ggas run this." The rest of the song is essentially a boastful rundown of how awesome they are and how their party game is second to none. With references to carrying stacks of cash, Moet bottles as weapons, and the talent of their rappers, they make abundantly clear that they are the ones to beat. They also make a point to shout out their fans from coast to coast, inviting them all to jump in on the fun.
In the chorus, they repeat the phrase "It's crackin' all night," emphasizing that their celebration and dominance know no limits. Some of the most memorable lines of the song come from Snoop Dogg's verse, where he declares himself a pimp, boss, and gangsta. He reminds listeners that he is a king of the rap game and anyone daring enough to try to dethrone him will face his wrath. The song's overall mood is one of celebration, boasting, and unapologetic self-praise. The rappers want listeners to know they're top dog, and they deserve their spot at the top.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause everybody know that D-P-GC, Bad Boy niggas run this
The D-P-GC and Bad Boy are widely recognized as the dominant forces in the industry
As we proceed (As we proceed) {Coast to coast}
We continue to build our empire across the country
To give y'all what y'all need (Come on, man) {Everywhere we go}
We provide the music and entertainment that the people crave wherever we go
Super powers have united (You know what time it is) {Keep it crack-a-lackin'}
The formidable forces of D-P-GC and Bad Boy have joined together to keep the party going
D-P-G (D-P-G)
The Dogg Pound Gangstas, representing our crew
The Bad Boy empire (Bad Boy, baby) {We keep it crack-a-lackin'}
The influential empire built by Bad Boy, continuously bringing the energy and excitement
E-Swiss (Come on) {What, we keep it crack-a-lackin'}
E-Swiss, a member of our team, adds to the liveliness and action
Worldwide (Ay yo) {Wha-wha, what, what}
Our influence and impact expanding on a global scale
Let's show 'em what happens when kings get together (International)
We will demonstrate the power and success that comes when two dominant forces collaborate
It's crackin' all night
The party is lively and energetic throughout the entire night
Coast to coast, just everywhere we go
We bring the excitement and entertainment to every location, from one coast to another
You know
This is a well-known fact
Bustin' a hoe
Engaging in sexual activity with a promiscuous woman
Gettin' a dough
Making a lot of money
On the low
Doing it discreetly or secretly
The party jumpin', jumpin', jumpin'
The party is filled with excitement and activity
The place packed
The venue is crowded with people
? 'round here, don't know how to act, act
Some individuals in this area lack proper behavior and manners
We buy alcohol, nigga, buy the racks
We spend a lot of money on alcohol, purchasing large quantities
We balled out, spendin' shit by the stacks
We live luxuriously, spending large amounts of money on various things
Can I get a hey (Hey!)
Can I get some acknowledgment or recognition
Can I get a ho (Ho!)
Can I get some support or enthusiasm
Dogg Pound Gangstas and Bad Boy
Representing our crew, the Dogg Pound Gangstas, and the influential Bad Boy
Here we go
We're ready to begin and take action
We bustin' heads with a Moet bottle [glass break]
We engage in physical altercations, using a Moet champagne bottle as a weapon
Strike the ass out
Defeating or dominating someone
Me and my niggas go full-throttle
We and our crew give our all and go all out
Cause 'Cris naked
Because of the excessive consumption of Cristal champagne
So we 'bout
We're ready and prepared
To get it started
To initiate and begin the festivities
Get it, Dogg Pound nigga, we 'bout, to get retarded
We, as members of Dogg Pound, are about to take things to a wild and uninhibited level
And we comin' with them bangin' beats, ? and dumpin'
We bring powerful and captivating music, causing people to move and dance
What they know about some gangsta shit
What do they truly understand about the life of a gangsta
Bang some shit
Engage in violent or aggressive behavior
Scrappin' lane to lane, some shit
Involved in fights or altercations in various locations
Explain some shit
Provide an explanation or clarification about certain actions or situations
You on the strip, wind shit
You're engaged in illegal activities on the street, making money
When did you come in the shit
When did you become involved in this lifestyle or situation
The ten in shit
Possessing ten ounces of drugs, likely referring to cocaine
Fifth and the ten-inch clips
Having a fifth of alcohol and ten-inch guns as weapons
I been in this shit
I have been involved in this lifestyle or situation for a long time
Been sinnin' shit, in and shit
Engaged in immoral or illegal activities, constantly mixing it up
We'll end the shit
We will put an end to this situation or lifestyle
Started, begin the shit
We are starting and initiating the situation or event
Horrendous shit
Incredibly terrible and intense situations or actions
Stretch and bend the shit
Push the limits and boundaries of what is possible
When you attended, what the fuck did you intended, shit
When you became involved, what were your intentions and goals
From attendin' ship, been doin' this since ten and shit
Since becoming involved, I have been doing these activities since a young age
Cock back and spin this shit, relentless bitch
Prepare yourself and engage in this intense and aggressive behavior, unyielding
And I'm a jack you and your heartless relentless bitch
I will rob you and demonstrate my heartless and determined nature
All I see is asses poppin', droppin', stoppin', cause
I am surrounded by women shaking their asses and dancing provocatively
In the streets, we the raw niggas you wanna fuck with
On the streets, we are the tough and dangerous individuals you want to align yourself with
Big motherfuckin' Snoop Dogg, I'm pimpin'
I am Snoop Dogg, a highly successful and influential figure, known for my dominance in the industry
Bitches
Referring to women
Hoes
Derogatory term for promiscuous women
Ladies
Polite term for women
Listen
Pay attention and listen closely
Buster-ass niggas pay attention, pay homage
Inferior individuals should listen and show respect to those who are dominant
Fat-mouth the Dogg and I'm straight up the heart
Don't disrespect me or talk too much, as I am a tough and fearless individual
Now everybody know that California and New York, we rockin'
Both California and New York are places where our music and influence thrives
Never ever try to run up on us, cowards, you don't want it
Don't dare to approach or challenge us, as you won't be able to handle the consequences
All the chicken heads scream where they hear "It's Diddy" (They know my name)
Promiscuous women become excited and attracted when they hear Diddy's name mentioned
Twenty thousand dollar jeans, when I chill with 50
When I hang out with 50 Cent, I wear expensive designer jeans worth twenty thousand dollars
I got the gangsta party crackin' in the back, in fact
I am the one responsible for creating a lively and exciting party atmosphere in the back
I got them dub sacs to highlight ya whole night
I have large quantities of marijuana to enhance and elevate the entire night
Doggy Dogg is a hog, and a boss, and a gangsta
Snoop Dogg is dominating and powerful, in control of his surroundings, and embodies the gangsta persona
Gangsta groove and rich, rollin' a cube, and boss up, nigga
I have a rich lifestyle and maintain a gangsta mentality, always staying in control and rising to the top
Who want want with Sean "Puff" Da Don
Who dares to challenge or compete with Sean 'Puff' Combs, known as 'The Don'
Dutch Don Juon with Sean Don, I'm Sean John
Sean Combs and Dutch Don Juon are connected with each other and Sean Combs is known as Sean John
What you know about D-P-G
What do you understand or have knowledge about the Dogg Pound Gangstas
Yeah (Ya motherfuckers know what time it is)
Yes, everyone understands and recognizes the current situation and its implications
We run this
We are in control and dominate this industry
From the Big Apple (Bounce)
From New York City, known as the Big Apple
All the way back to the Wild Wild West (Bounce)
Extending across the country to the West Coast, known as the Wild Wild West
It is what it is (Eastside to the westside)
The situation is exactly as it seems, from the Eastside to the Westside
Dig it (Bounce)
Understand and grasp the situation, bounce or move along
Crack-a-lack it (Yeah)
Keep things energetic and exciting, yeah
All night (We ain't goin' no where)
Throughout the entire night, we will maintain our presence and energy
This what it do, boy (We invented this shit)
This is what we do, boy, as we were the ones who created and pioneered this genre or style
Ay yo, Snoop
Hey, Snoop Dogg
I love how you did this shit
I appreciate and admire the way you approached and executed this
Daz, Kurupt
Referring to Daz Dillinger and Kurupt, both members of the Dogg Pound Gangstas
They can't keep us apart (Bad Boy)
No one can separate or divide us, representing the unity and strength of Bad Boy
D-P-G
The Dogg Pound Gangstas, our crew
L.A., I love ya, west coast (Bad Boy)
I have love and appreciation for Los Angeles and the entire west coast, representing Bad Boy
Bay Area (Bad Boy)
Also showing love and respect to the Bay Area, another region connected to Bad Boy
Y'all know how we do
Everyone is aware of our style and approach
New York (Bad)
Showing love to New York City, Bad Boy's hometown
Ha ha (I'm really a Bad Boy)
Expressing amusement and laughter, stating that I truly embody the Bad Boy persona
And I been a Dogg Pound Gangsta
I have been a member of the Dogg Pound Gangstas for a long time
For life, for life, for life
Forever committed and loyal to the Dogg Pound Gangstas
Internationally known
Well-recognized and respected on a global scale
Man, don't be scared
Don't be afraid or intimidated
Be down or lay down, bitch
Either show your loyalty and support, or face the consequences, insulting the listener
Only the strong survive, the weak shall perish
Those who are strong and resilient will succeed, while the weak and vulnerable will fail
And we still here
We remain present and relevant despite challenges and obstacles
We ain't going nowhere
We are not disappearing or leaving
East to the west
From the East Coast to the West Coast
Unite
Come together and join forces
North, south, y'all get down, too
Individuals from the north and south regions should also participate and support us
Let's rock
Let's have a good time and enjoy ourselves
Ah!
Exclamation of excitement or enthusiasm
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDRE A. BROWN, ERIC MCINTOSH, TYRONE J. KELSIE
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