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United States Daz Dillinger is a Grammy-nominated rapper and record producer recognized for his foundational contributions to West Coast hip-hop and gangsta rap, influencing generations of artists.
Signed at 19, Daz worked with Dr. Dre and contributed significantly to the label's sound, producing for major artists like Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur.
Daz Dillinger became his own manager and CEO of the production company NWA Entertainment.
Daz Dillinger had a brief period with Jermaine Dupri's So So Def Recordings.
Delmar Drew Arnaud, known professionally as Daz Dillinger, was born on May 25, 1973, in Long Beach, California. His career in music began at the age of 19 when he signed with Death Row Records. During his early years at the label, he received tutelage in production from Dr. Dre, a pivotal experience that shaped his skills. His first major production credit appeared on Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, “The Chronic,” in 1992, where he contributed both as a rapper and producer. This period marked the formation of the hip-hop duo Tha Dogg Pound with Kurupt, solidifying his presence in the burgeoning West Coast hip-hop scene.
Daz Dillinger’s influence expanded significantly through his work on Snoop Dogg’s debut album, “Doggystyle” (1993), where he claims substantial uncredited production work, a sentiment echoed by Death Row CEO Suge Knight. He further produced tracks for soundtracks such as “Above the Rim” and “Murder Was the Case.” The Dogg Pound released their debut album “Dogg Food” in 1995, which achieved platinum certification. As Dr. Dre began to distance himself from Death Row, Daz’s role as a producer grew, particularly evidenced by his contributions to Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez on Me” (1996), where he produced five tracks, including the singles “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” and “I Ain’t Mad at Cha.” This commercial success elevated his standing within the industry.
Following the departure of several key artists from Death Row Records, Daz Dillinger became the primary platinum-selling artist remaining on their roster. He released his debut solo album, “Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back,” in March 1998, which reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 before he too left the label later that year. Subsequently, he founded his own labels, Gangsta Advisory Records and D.P.G. Recordz, where he continued to release a prolific series of solo albums. His career demonstrates a sustained contribution to hip-hop as both a recording artist and a producer, spanning over two decades with numerous albums and collaborations.
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