Biography
Who is Daz Dillinger?
Early life and real name
Daz Dillinger: Delmar Drew Arnaud was born on May 25, 1973, in Long Beach, California. He grew up in the United States and developed an early interest in music. His extended family includes several well-known figures in the entertainment industry, such as his cousin Snoop Dogg, Brandy, Ray J, and Mercedes Moné.
Daz began pursuing his professional music career as a teenager. By the age of nineteen, he signed a recording contract that launched him into the heart of the emerging West Coast rap scene.
Rise to fame with Death Row Records
Daz joined Death Row Records in the early 1990s and quickly established himself as a talented producer under the guidance of Dr. Dre. His first major production credit came on Dr. Dre's acclaimed debut solo album, The Chronic, in 1992, where he contributed both production and rapping. He also contributed uncredited and official production to Snoop Dogg's big debut album, Doggystyle, which arrived in 1993.
During this period, Daz formed the hip hop duo Tha Dogg Pound alongside collaborator Kurupt. The group released their debut album, Dogg Food, in 1995, which achieved platinum certification from the RIAA. Daz further expanded his production portfolio by working on Tupac Shakur's multi-platinum album All Eyez on Me, producing several tracks including the hit singles '2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted' and 'I Ain't Mad at Cha'.
Independent career and D.P.G. Recordz
Following financial and creative shifts at Death Row Records, Daz released his debut solo studio album, Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back, in March 1998. He subsequently left the label and established his own independent company, Gangsta Advisory Records, while also co-founding D.P.G. Recordz alongside Soopafly in the year 2000.
As an independent artist, Daz maintained a productive recording schedule. He released numerous solo projects, collaborative albums, and specialized records over the following decades. His collaborative work included projects with artists such as JT the Bigga Figga, Snoop Dogg, Big Gipp, and Capone.
Birthday and age
Daz Dillinger was born on May 25, 1973, which makes Daz 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Daz shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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