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Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back

Daz Dillinger · 1998

74 min · 16 tracks · hip-hop · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop

A gritty exploration of street life woven with smooth G-funk melodies and sharp lyrical commentary.

Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back is an album by Daz Dillinger, released in 1998. A gritty exploration of street life woven with smooth G-funk melodies and sharp lyrical commentary. 'Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back' is significant for its critical reception, with many noting Dillinger's ability to blend gangsta rap with G-funk elements effectively. The album also contributed to the ongoing popularity of West Coast hip-hop at a time when it was facing increasing competition from East Coast styles, solidifying Dillinger's place in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back sound like?

A gritty exploration of street life woven with smooth G-funk melodies and sharp lyrical commentary. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.

What makes Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back by Daz Dillinger notable?

'Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back' is significant for its critical reception, with many noting Dillinger's ability to blend gangsta rap with G-funk elements effectively. The album also contributed to the ongoing popularity of West Coast hip-hop at a time when it was facing increasing competition from East Coast styles, solidifying Dillinger's place in the genre. By the time 'Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back' was released in March 1998, Daz Dillinger was already an established figure in West Coast hip-hop, having gained fame as a member of Death Row Records. This album marked his second solo effort, following his debut 'Retaliation,' and showcased his evolution as an artist amidst the changing dynamics of the rap scene during the late 1990s.

How many songs are on Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back?

Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back has 16 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·74:56

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gang Bangin' Ass Criminal Standout 6:49
  • 2 It's Going Down Standout 4:46
  • 3 Playa Partners 4:45
  • 4 It Might Sound Crazy 5:04
  • 5 Our Daily Bread 3:50
  • 6 In California 5:06
  • 7 Initiated 4:53
  • 8 Oh No 4:51
  • 9 Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back Standout 4:39
  • 10 O.G. 4:37
  • 11 Baby Mama Drama 4:49
  • 12 Only for U 5:47
  • 13 Ridin High 4:43
  • 14 The Ultimate Come Up 4:42
  • 15 Thank God for My Life 3:07
  • 16 Why Do We Bang 2:21

Release Date

March 31, 1998

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

74 min 56 sec