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.
Dogg Pound Gangstaz
Tha Dogg Pound Lyrics
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What up?
That motherfucker, ayy, blaze it up (down to rock? Wassup?)
Like that motherfucker (so we gon' do it tonight)
Gon' ride on that ass, go over that nigga's mama house (do it, do it)
Now my rhymes are as potent as pipe bombs (boom)
It takes time to concoct rhymes like mines
Microphonists, all set to unload
Zone watch, that means watch the zone
I'm in a temple with a million dead MC microphones
And they all wanted back by they peeps
Sleep if you dare, 'cause death catch niggas when they sleep
Beware of the consequences, it's senseless
To face a prosecuted life or death MC sentence
Travel through your inner thoughts
Just envision how far I could get, explore to the inner core
And ain't stopped yet, continue the journey
'Cause all that shit you kick just don't concern me
You can't U-turn me, back to reality where niggas pack straps
And they mentality react so violently to leave MC's breathin' silently
With hollow point talons for the violence
Ain't no harmin' me, ain't got no love for no hoes in harmony
It's easy to find MCs to execute
Chances of survival too small to compute
Recognize, like this was Samuel Sneed
I grip the microphone continue with my devilish deeds
'Cause all I see in my M-I-N-D
Is D-P-G for L-I-F-E
And all I see on the M-I-C
Is another mangled MC opposin' me
Supposed to be, regulatin' in this rap era
Made one error up against the microphone terror
It takes two to tangle
I told Daz, "Don't worry," like Keith Murray, I'ma strangle
MCs with the microphone cord
You don't faze me, your thoughts been invaded and explored
I know the ins and the outs to you, buddy
I know where you live and how you make your money
I came to violate you, desecrate you, I create two
Murderous scenes, can you relate to
A Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G)
I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G)
I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G)
Straight Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G)
I got the right to serve your ass when you headin' to school (right)
'Cause I'm Dat Nigga Daz bitch, and I'm a fuckin' fool
Don't play with my head, nigga, killers don't speak
Come out the woodworks on your ass (blaow)
Real niggas stalk the streets (blaow)
Unmatched in my inner circle
Where only Gs roam, hellhounds in the war zone
Not givin' the math up (about what?)
About your clique, or what you representin' ain't meanin' shit
Bustas jump to get they fuckin' wig split
Caught up in the twist while I'm stickin' dick through your bitch
You don't know me, girl, I'm down to do low
Your bitch is jockin' Daz, I'm diggin' deep as Cousteau, check it out
I'm massive, you get your ass kicked
Entangle with assassins down for mad shit
Nigga, the strap's in your hand, now what you gon' do?
Is you gon' blast me and blast Kurupt too?
Are you just gon' hold it and act like a bitch, where's he at?
'Cause I got me a gat (gat)
And I'ma show him how a true G's supposed to act with a strap
(There's somethin' 'bout bein' a Dogg Pound Gangsta, nigga)
'Til I die, Dogg Pound for life
Show me your ho and I'll be fuckin' that bitch by midnight (but see)
It ain't nothin' nice, shakin' these niggas like dice
I told you once, so I ain't singin' it twice
A Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G for life)
I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G for life)
Straight Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G)
'Til I die, I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G, D-P-G for life)
What? Straight Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G for life)
'Til I die, I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G for life)
Givin' it up, I'm a Dogg Pound Gangsta (D-P-G, straight up)
When I blast, I'm a Dogg Pound Gangster (D-P-G, D-P-G for life)
Haha (D-P-G)
That's all I know (D-P-G for life)
That's all I live fo' (D-P-G for life)
Is D-P-G, when I wake up in the mornin' (D-P-G for life)
All I see is D-P-G, that's all I know (D-P-G, D-P-G, D-P-G)
"It's slippery out there in winter nights, so y'all drivers (D-P-G for life)
Y'all slow down and be careful that you don't run into nobody (D-P-G for life)
Put all them Yaks down and them chronic joints and thangs (D-P-G, D-P-G)
And go on, make it home 'cause you know people in California can't drive (D-P-G for life)
This is the late-night conversation hour, baby, comin' at you live
It's 2:35 AM from the zone with the balls
The Megatron Max DJ, givin' you the beats back that made us all
Call in if you got somethin' good to say, or even bad, I don't give a damn
That's 3-1-0-D-A-P-O-U-N-D, W Balls, 187.4 FM
On your dial, motherfucker, call in
Caller, caller, yes, you're on the line
Now, what you got to say about that respect?
Are you dyin' over there?"
"Excuse me, I just got through takin' a shit"
"Oh, that's what it is"
"Uh, this is John from John's Adult Toys and Dildos out here in Lakewood
You know, um, I like what you're, I like what you guys are doin'
And I think it's pretty cool"
"You sure you ain't dyin', man?"
"Excuse me"
"But, uh, anyhow, you know, um, we're givin' out five percent discounts, you know
With each rubber that you bought"
"Oh, five percent, huh? You should be givin' up fifty percent as much time you takin' up
Next caller, please, let me hear somebody on the line with somethin' new
And I done hope you wipe yo' ass man"
"Hey, this is Monster-Pooh from Gayside Gangsters, we in the house
All I'll like to know is when you gonna be givin' away some of them tickets?
Ya know what I'm sayin'? And also when can I speak to EZ Dicc?"
"EZ Dicc, he ain't in right now
You need to drink some motherfuckin' Lysol or somethin'
The next caller, caller number ten, you win the tickets so just call in
But right now we wanna play the number one song of the day 'Respect'"
The lyrics to Tha Dogg Pound's song "Dogg Pound Gangstaz" chronicle the mindset and lifestyle of gangsters involved with the Dogg Pound gang. The opening lines suggest the gang is about to retaliate against a rival gang by going over to their mama's house and riding on them. The song then dives deeper into the mindset of these gangsters, with lines like "It takes two to tangle," and the proclamation of being a "Dogg Pound Gangsta" being repeated throughout the song. The lyrics suggest an intense desire for respect and dominance, with the gangsters being willing to violate, desecrate, and murder those who oppose them. They are untouchable and unstoppable, with rhymes as potent as pipe bombs and a knowledge of their enemy's every move.
The lyrics also suggest a larger theme of living dangerously and recklessly. While there is a desire for respect, there are also clear consequences to the gangster lifestyle, with lines like "Beware of the consequences, it's senseless" and "Chances of survival too small to compute." Yet, these warning signs aren't enough to deter the Dogg Pound gang, who see themselves as living outrageously, as the lyrics say, "It ain't nothin' nice, shakin' these niggas like dice." Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a gangster underbelly, highlighting the violence, recklessness, and desire for dominance that underpins this way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's drop it
Let's start
What up?
What's going on?
That motherfucker, ayy, blaze it up (down to rock? Wassup?)
That person, yeah, light it up (are you ready to party? What's up?)
Like that motherfucker (so we gon' do it tonight)
Just like that person (so we're going to do it tonight)
Gon' ride on that ass, go over that nigga's mama house (do it, do it)
We're going to confront that person, go to their mother's house (let's do it, let's do it)
Now my rhymes are as potent as pipe bombs (boom)
Now my lyrics are as powerful as explosive devices (boom)
It takes time to concoct rhymes like mines
It takes time to create lyrics like mine
Like land mines, all set to explode
Like land mines, all ready to detonate
Microphonists, all set to unload
Rappers, all ready to unleash their skills
Zone watch, that means watch the zone
Be alert, that means pay attention to the surroundings
I'm in a temple with a million dead MC microphones
I'm in a place filled with countless unused microphones of deceased MCs
And they all wanted back by they peeps
And all of them want to be reclaimed by their friends
Sleep if you dare, 'cause death catch niggas when they sleep
If you dare to sleep, death will catch you off guard
Beware of the consequences, it's senseless
Be cautious of the outcomes, it's foolish
To face a prosecuted life or death MC sentence
To confront a life or death sentence as an MC
Travel through your inner thoughts
Explore your deepest thoughts
Just envision how far I could get, explore to the inner core
Imagine the heights I could reach, delve into the deepest essence
And ain't stopped yet, continue the journey
And I haven't stopped yet, I will keep going on this path
'Cause all that shit you kick just don't concern me
Because all the nonsense you talk about doesn't bother me
You can't U-turn me, back to reality where niggas pack straps
You can't change my direction, back to the real world where people carry guns
And they mentality react so violently to leave MC's breathin' silently
And their mindset reacts so violently that it leaves MCs silenced and breathless
With hollow point talons for the violence
With bullets designed to cause maximum damage
Ain't no harmin' me, ain't got no love for no hoes in harmony
Can't harm me, I have no sympathy for disloyal women
It's easy to find MCs to execute
It's easy to find MCs to eliminate
Chances of survival too small to compute
The chances of survival are too insignificant to calculate
Recognize, like this was Samuel Sneed
Realize, as if this were a warning from Samuel Sneed
I grip the microphone continue with my devilish deeds
I hold the microphone and continue with my wicked actions
'Cause all I see in my M-I-N-D
Because all I see in my mind
Is D-P-G for L-I-F-E
Is Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life
And all I see on the M-I-C
And all I see on the microphone
Is another mangled MC opposin' me
Is another destroyed MC going against me
Supposed to be, regulatin' in this rap era
Supposed to be, dominating in this rap era
Made one error up against the microphone terror
Made one mistake facing the intimidating presence on the microphone
It takes two to tangle
It takes two to engage in conflict
I told Daz, "Don't worry," like Keith Murray, I'ma strangle
I told Daz not to worry, like Keith Murray, I will defeat them
MCs with the microphone cord
MCs with the microphone cable
You don't faze me, your thoughts been invaded and explored
You don't intimidate me, I have examined and explored your thoughts
I know the ins and the outs to you, buddy
I know everything about you, my friend
I know where you live and how you make your money
I know your address and how you earn your income
I came to violate you, desecrate you, I create two
I came to disrespect you, degrade you, I bring about negative consequences
Murderous scenes, can you relate to
Violent situations, can you understand the severity of it
I got the right to serve your ass when you headin' to school (right)
I have the authority to harm you when you're going to school (right)
'Cause I'm Dat Nigga Daz bitch, and I'm a fuckin' fool
Because I'm Dat Nigga Daz, and I'm a crazy person
Don't play with my head, nigga, killers don't speak
Don't mess with me, fool, dangerous people like me don't talk much
Come out the woodworks on your ass (blaow)
Appear suddenly and attack you (noise of impact)
Real niggas stalk the streets (blaow)
True gangsters roam the streets (noise of impact)
Unmatched in my inner circle
Unrivaled within my group of friends
Where only Gs roam, hellhounds in the war zone
Where only gangsters wander, fierce fighters in a dangerous area
Not givin' the math up (about what?)
Not revealing the secrets (about what?)
About your clique, or what you representin' ain't meanin' shit
About your group or what you claim to represent, it doesn't mean anything
Bustas jump to get they fuckin' wig split
Cowards try to attack and end up getting severely beaten
Caught up in the twist while I'm stickin' dick through your bitch
Caught up in the situation while I'm having sex with your woman
You don't know me, girl, I'm down to do low
You don't know me, girl, I'm ready for anything
Your bitch is jockin' Daz, I'm diggin' deep as Cousteau, check it out
Your woman is interested in Daz, I'm exploring her deeply like Jacques Cousteau, listen to this
I'm massive, you get your ass kicked
I'm powerful, you'll get beaten
Entangle with assassins down for mad shit
Involve yourself with killers ready for dangerous actions
Nigga, the strap's in your hand, now what you gon' do?
Fool, you're holding the gun, now what are you going to do?
Is you gon' blast me and blast Kurupt too?
Are you going to shoot me and shoot Kurupt as well?
Are you just gon' hold it and act like a bitch, where's he at?
Are you just going to hold it and act cowardly? Where is he?
'Cause I got me a gat (gat)
Because I have a gun (gun)
And I'ma show him how a true G's supposed to act with a strap
And I'm going to show him how a real gangster should behave with a gun
(There's somethin' 'bout bein' a Dogg Pound Gangsta, nigga)
(There's something about being a Dogg Pound Gangsta, fool)
'Til I die, Dogg Pound for life
Until I die, I'm committed to Dogg Pound forever
Show me your ho and I'll be fuckin' that bitch by midnight (but see)
Introduce me to your girlfriend and I'll have sex with her by midnight (but you see)
It ain't nothin' nice, shakin' these niggas like dice
It's not pleasant, intimidating these guys like shaking dice
I told you once, so I ain't singin' it twice
I've already told you once, so I won't repeat it
Haha (D-P-G)
Laughs (Dogg Pound Gangstaz)
That's all I know (D-P-G for life)
That's everything I know (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
That's all I live fo' (D-P-G for life)
That's all I live for (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
Is D-P-G, when I wake up in the mornin' (D-P-G for life)
Is Dogg Pound Gangstaz, when I wake up in the morning (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
All I see is D-P-G, that's all I know (D-P-G, D-P-G, D-P-G)
All I see is Dogg Pound Gangstaz, that's everything I know (Dogg Pound Gangstaz, Dogg Pound Gangstaz, Dogg Pound Gangstaz)
"It's slippery out there in winter nights, so y'all drivers (D-P-G for life)
"The roads are slippery in winter nights, so all you drivers (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
Y'all slow down and be careful that you don't run into nobody (D-P-G for life)
Slow down and be cautious so you don't crash into anyone (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
Put all them Yaks down and them chronic joints and thangs (D-P-G, D-P-G)
Put down the alcohol and marijuana joints (Dogg Pound Gangstaz, Dogg Pound Gangstaz)
And go on, make it home 'cause you know people in California can't drive (D-P-G for life)
And go on, make it home safely because you know people in California can't drive (Dogg Pound Gangstaz for life)
This is the late-night conversation hour, baby, comin' at you live
This is the late-night talk show, baby, broadcasting live to you
It's 2:35 AM from the zone with the balls
It's 2:35 AM from the area with courage
The Megatron Max DJ, givin' you the beats back that made us all
The powerful DJ, giving you the beats that made us all
Call in if you got somethin' good to say, or even bad, I don't give a damn
Call in if you have something good or even bad to say, I don't care
That's 3-1-0-D-A-P-O-U-N-D, W Balls, 187.4 FM
That's 3-1-0-D-A-P-O-U-N-D, W Balls, 187.4 FM
On your dial, motherfucker, call in
On your radio, fool, call in
Caller, caller, yes, you're on the line
Caller, caller, yes, you're on the line
Now, what you got to say about that respect?
Now, what do you have to say about respect?
Are you dyin' over there?"
Are you dying over there?
"Excuse me, I just got through takin' a shit"
"Excuse me, I just finished using the bathroom"
"Oh, that's what it is"
"Oh, I see"
"Uh, this is John from John's Adult Toys and Dildos out here in Lakewood
"Uh, this is John from John's Adult Toys and Dildos in Lakewood
You know, um, I like what you're, I like what you guys are doin'
You know, um, I like what you're doing, I like what you guys are doing
And I think it's pretty cool"
And I think it's pretty cool"
"You sure you ain't dyin', man?"
"Are you sure you're not dying, man?"
"Excuse me"
"Excuse me"
"But, uh, anyhow, you know, um, we're givin' out five percent discounts, you know
"But, uh, anyhow, you know, um, we're offering five percent discounts, you know
With each rubber that you bought"
With each condom that you purchased"
"Oh, five percent, huh? You should be givin' up fifty percent as much time you takin' up
"Oh, five percent, huh? You should be giving up fifty percent, considering how much time you're taking up
Next caller, please, let me hear somebody on the line with somethin' new
Next caller, please, let me hear someone on the line with something new
And I done hope you wipe yo' ass man"
And I hope you wiped your ass, man"
"Hey, this is Monster-Pooh from Gayside Gangsters, we in the house
"Hey, this is Monster-Pooh from Gayside Gangsters, we're here
All I'll like to know is when you gonna be givin' away some of them tickets?
All I want to know is when are you going to give away some tickets?
Ya know what I'm sayin'? And also when can I speak to EZ Dicc?"
You know what I'm saying'? And also when can I speak to EZ Dicc?"
"EZ Dicc, he ain't in right now
"EZ Dicc, he's not available right now
You need to drink some motherfuckin' Lysol or somethin'
You should go drink some fucking Lysol or something'
The next caller, caller number ten, you win the tickets so just call in
The next caller, caller number ten, you win the tickets so just call in
But right now we wanna play the number one song of the day 'Respect'
But right now we want to play the number one song of the day 'Respect'
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Delmer Drew Arnaud, Ricardo Brown
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