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This Is the Life I Lead

Daz Dillinger · 2002

59 min · 13 tracks · hip-hop ยท gangsta rap ยท hardcore hip-hop

A gritty blend of G-funk and gangsta rap, capturing the essence of street life and resilience.

This Is the Life I Lead is an album by Daz Dillinger, released in 2002. A gritty blend of G-funk and gangsta rap, capturing the essence of street life and resilience. This album further solidified Daz Dillinger's role in shaping the G-funk sound while also securing a place on the Billboard charts. Its gritty narratives and authentic portrayal of gangsta life resonated with fans, contributing to the ongoing evolution of West Coast hip-hop during the early 2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does This Is the Life I Lead sound like?

A gritty blend of G-funk and gangsta rap, capturing the essence of street life and resilience. Rooted in hip-hop and gangsta rap.

What makes This Is the Life I Lead by Daz Dillinger notable?

This album further solidified Daz Dillinger's role in shaping the G-funk sound while also securing a place on the Billboard charts. Its gritty narratives and authentic portrayal of gangsta life resonated with fans, contributing to the ongoing evolution of West Coast hip-hop during the early 2000s. Released in 2002, 'This Is the Life I Lead' was Daz Dillinger's second solo album following his debut 'Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back' in 2000. By this point, he had established himself as a prominent figure in West Coast hip-hop, building on his successes with Death Row Records and collaborations with artists like Snoop Dogg.

How many songs are on This Is the Life I Lead?

This Is the Life I Lead has 13 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·59:26

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  • 1 Intro: DPGC 4 Life 0:56
  • 2 Drama 4:06
  • 3 Ain't That Somethin 4:25
  • 4 Bitch Bitch Bitch Make Me Rich Standout 5:03
  • 5 Keep It Gangsta Standout 4:17
  • 6 I Live Everyday Like I Could Die That Day Standout 4:02
  • 7 Load Up 4:03
  • 8 Run tha Street 5:03
  • 9 We Do This Passion! 3:20
  • 10 Redrum Galour! 3:43
  • 11 This Is the Life I Lead 4:31
  • 12 Outro: DPGC 4 Life / Gangsta Prerogative / Think About It 11:32
  • 13 Keep It Gangsta (remix) 4:25

Release Date

January 1, 2002

Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

59 min 26 sec