Dogg Food (2LP)

Originally released in 1995 on Death Row Records, Dogg Food stands as one of the defining statements of West Coast G-funk. The debut from Tha Dogg Pound — the duo of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt — channels the raw energy of the post–Doggystyle era into a hard-hitting, funk-laced record full of vivid street storytelling, razor-sharp lyricism, and laid-back menace.

Produced largely by Daz himself, the album balances glossy synth grooves with a grimy realism that captures the sound of mid-’90s Los Angeles at its peak. Featuring appearances from Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Dr. Dre, Dogg Food remains a cornerstone of the Death Row legacy and one of gangsta rap’s most complete and cohesive records.