Matter of Dayz
Daz Dillinger · 2010
42 min · 10 tracks · hip-hop
A gritty exploration of street life fused with infectious G-funk grooves and hard-hitting lyrical bravado.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gott Damn!!! — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its aggressive delivery and catchy hook, showcasing Dillinger's signature style and lyrical prowess.
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We Don't Die We Multiply — This track encapsulates the resilience and brotherhood often found in gangsta rap, delivering a powerful message about survival amidst adversity.
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Keep It Gangsta — A quintessential anthem for authenticity, this track emphasizes loyalty and realness, both hallmarks of Dillinger's artistic identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends G-funk elements with street narratives, showcasing solid production but lacking standout tracks for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of G-funk synths and bass lines, with each track maintaining a laid-back yet assertive groove.
- Lyrically, the tracks often employ call-and-response structures, with Dillinger alternating between verses and hooks to engage listeners.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from classic funk records, creating a nostalgic feel while grounding the lyrics in contemporary street narratives.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unapologetic bravado and confidence
- late-night cruising with friends
- gritty storytelling with swagger
- pumped-up energy for workouts
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft, mellow sounds
- prefer introspective lyrical depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Matter of Dayz is Daz Dillinger's third studio album, following his previous work on the critically acclaimed group Dogg Pound. At this point in his career, Dillinger had established himself as a key figure in West Coast hip-hop but was navigating the changing landscape of the genre, which influenced his production and lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kurupt· Warren G· Snoop Dogg
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gott Damn!!! 3:56
- 2 I'm Hard 3:58
- 3 Niggaz Knooo 4:40
- 4 Matter of Dayz 2:54
- 5 X'sposed 2 tha Game 4:39
- 6 We Don't Die We Multiply 4:28
- 7 Pussy Azz Nigga 4:39
- 8 In tha Caddilac 4:49
- 9 Freeze 4:18
- 10 Keep It Gangsta 4:10
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