Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
West Coast legend Daz Dillinger sits down to share the untold stories behind the legendary run of Death Row Records. From sneaking into studios to help craft The Chronic, to swiping MPCs and learning production secrets directly from Dr. Dre, Daz breaks down the true origins of G-Funk. Hear firsthand how he came up with Snoop Dogg and exactly how he and Kurupt forged the iconic Dogg Pound.
Whether you're a producer, engineer, artist, or simply obsessed with great music, this episode is packed with decades of knowledge from one of hip-hop's greatest sonic architects.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro: The legacy of Death Row Records
11:53 - Learning from Dr. Dre & stealing the rented MPC drum machines
13:46 - Growing up and trading hats with Snoop Dogg
22:25 - Meeting Kurupt and the East Coast connection
23:59 - The true origin story of The Dogg Pound name
24:40 - Living together and making Dr. Dre's 'The Chronic'
28:07 - The fun and wild sessions behind Snoop's 'Doggy Style'
38:09 - Dr. Dre's secret production and drum mixing techniques
43:21 - Sneaking into the studio with tin foil to use the mixing boards
46:13 - Tupac joining Death Row & recording "Ambitionz Az a Ridah"
52:17 - Creating "Big Pimpin" for the Above the Rim soundtrack
01:05:12 - Breaking down the beat and production for "Big Pimpin"
Follow Daz Dillinger
📸 instagram.com/dazdillinger
Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:
📸 instagram.com/tmronetwork
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#snoopdogg #drdre #doggpound #thechronic #westcoasthiphop #musicindustry
West Coast legend Daz Dillinger sits down to share the untold stories behind the legendary run of Death Row Records. From sneaking into studios to help craft The Chronic, to swiping MPCs and learning production secrets directly from Dr. Dre, Daz breaks down the true origins of G-Funk. Hear firsthand how he came up with Snoop Dogg and exactly how he and Kurupt forged the iconic Dogg Pound.
Whether you're a producer, engineer, artist, or simply obsessed with great music, this episode is packed with decades of knowledge from one of hip-hop's greatest sonic architects.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro: The legacy of Death Row Records
11:53 - Learning from Dr. Dre & stealing the rented MPC drum machines
13:46 - Growing up and trading hats with Snoop Dogg
22:25 - Meeting Kurupt and the East Coast connection
23:59 - The true origin story of The Dogg Pound name
24:40 - Living together and making Dr. Dre's 'The Chronic'
28:07 - The fun and wild sessions behind Snoop's 'Doggy Style'
38:09 - Dr. Dre's secret production and drum mixing techniques
43:21 - Sneaking into the studio with tin foil to use the mixing boards
46:13 - Tupac joining Death Row & recording "Ambitionz Az a Ridah"
52:17 - Creating "Big Pimpin" for the Above the Rim soundtrack
01:05:12 - Breaking down the beat and production for "Big Pimpin"
Follow Daz Dillinger
📸 instagram.com/dazdillinger
Follow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:
📸 instagram.com/tmronetwork
📸 instagram.com/Doncannon
🎽 Merch: shoptmro.com
#snoopdogg #drdre #doggpound #thechronic #westcoasthiphop #musicindustry
