Individually, Daz Dillinger and Kurupt have released some impressive music throughout their careers; yet their latest attempts to bring back the days of old have been lackluster. Dogg Chit, the Dogg Pound's most recent release, clearly displays a duo that is still learning how to find musical harmony since reuniting. Coming together with experiences that are somewhat foreign to each other finds them clashing a few times throughout the album. But, the hunger of reclaiming their status on the West is ever present.
On the standout track "Anybody Killa," a classic West Coast banger featuring Game, picks you up right where the track "Everybody" left you hanging. Snoop Dogg does make some appearances on the album, and on the track "Vibe," he makes a failed attempt at bringing fans some of that LBC chemistry. If Dogg Chit was not sprinkled with DPG's staple comedy, there is no way this could be called a Dogg Pound album. The only thing missing from the laidback but funny, "Dat Ain't My Baby," is a female featured on the song saying, "I'm one million percent sure one of them is the daddy."
The thing that separates Kurupt from other artists is his hard-hitting metaphors and one-liners. With Daz Dillinger and Ivan Johnson handling all the production, it gives Dogg Chit consistency, but there is not much room for Kurupt to display his lyrical growth. When he does spit venom, following the same formula proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that they're still gangsta.
Depending on where you purchased this album, you get three bonus tracks. "Blast On Em" rounds out the shoot first mentality on the album, and who better to have featured on this track than Brotha Lynch Hung -- who has bodied his fair share of people in the past. Daz and Ivan Johnson put it down on "Bucc Em," which has an infectious beat with features from Snoop Dogg and RBX. The final bonus track "Blaze It Up" features G. Malone, Jayo Felony, B.G. Knocc Out, and Dresta.
Overall, this album isn't a classic, but as Daz and Kurupt continue to work through the kinks, true fans will enjoy this album and can feel confident that the millennium Dogg Food album is coming. Until then allow them the time to go through the Dogg Chit as they get it right.
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