Artist: Daz
Title: So So Gangsta
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Reviewed by: Conan Milne

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Daz Dillinger has been known for many things throughout his lengthy career. Firstly as the cousin of multi-platinum superstar Snoop Doggy Dogg, then as one half of West Coast gangsta rap tag team Tha Dogg Pound. Later, people would also recognize D-A-Z as the producer of classic Death Row jams like "Tha Doggfather" and "Ambitionz Az A Ridah". Unfortunately, after swooping under the mainstream radar following his departure from Tha Row, the West Coast figure would become as well known for his controversial interviews and questionable independent output as he would for his best material. With major-backed set So So Gangsta (So So Def/Virgin), this Dogg Pound 'G' has a bone to pick with anyone who dared to dismiss his talents after leaving Suge’s one-time empire.

Beginning with the ominous "Thang On My Hip", the rapper lays waste to his lyrical adversaries over a thunderous No I.D. production that refuses to let up on its menace. Warning the hypothetical opposition that he keeps his weapon of choice by his side, Daz's subject matter harks back to the lyricism of Dogg Food, albeit not quite as fresh as it once sounded. Needless to say, many of the cuts on offer here live up to the albums eyebrow raising title. The self-explanatory "Rat-A-Tat-Tat" works well because Daz's flow sounds as good here as it did in his Death Row heyday, and another classic beat ensures some sloppy lyrics can be forgiven. Other tracks don't fare quite as well: haven't we heard enough odes to being a Dogg Pound Gangsta without another in the form of the mediocre "DPG Fo' Life"?

In the presence of strong company, Daz excels. "Strizap" is saved from being another gun homage via a stellar Ice Cube verse that motivates Dillinger to come with his 'A' game. On "Weekend", meanwhile, it's nothin' but a gangsta party, with an inspired JD production and the sultry vocals of Johnta Austin combining to provide a clear standout.

There’s no question that some will be put off by Daz’s relentless gangsta persona, which is certainly beginning to show some age. However, great production work from Scott Storch ("Money On My Mind") and, of course, Daz himself, coupled with the sheer energy that pulsates through every offering, means So So Gangsta avoids the dog house. Having said that, this canine could stand to showcase some newer tricks next time he's unleashed.


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