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Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 2

Daz Dillinger · 2002

60 min · 15 tracks · hip-hop

A vibrant blend of G-funk grooves and hard-hitting beats, capturing the essence of West Coast hip-hop culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Get Yo $ — This track epitomizes the album’s hustler mentality with its catchy hook and infectious beat, making it a standout anthem for ambition.
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    Put in Work — With its aggressive lyrics and intense production, this track showcases Dillinger's signature style while encapsulating the gritty realities of street life.
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    It's That Westcoast Way We're Livin' — This song serves as a celebration of West Coast culture, blending laid-back rhythms with assertive lyrics that resonate deeply within the community.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Lowland
Higher than 3% of albums we've rated

The album showcases G-funk elements but lacks standout tracks and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of G-funk synths and bass lines, with tracks often layering multiple vocalists over a single beat.
  • Several tracks incorporate skits or spoken interludes that serve as transitions between songs, creating a narrative flow.
  • Most tracks maintain a mid-tempo pace, with only a few moments that shift to faster rhythms or more aggressive beats.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
5/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
4/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • party-ready anthems for gatherings
  • vibrant energy for driving playlists
  • catchy hooks that invite sing-alongs
  • pulsating beats for late nights
  • celebratory vibes for social moments

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, introspective listening preference
  • seeking deep lyrical narratives

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Highlights Daz's influence and features various artists, appealing to dedicated fans.
Career context
Released in 2002, Who Ride wit Us: Tha Compalation, Vol. 2 marks Daz Dillinger's continued evolution as a solo artist following his earlier success with Tha Dogg Pound. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his reputation within the West Coast scene while collaborating with various artists to expand his musical reach.
Stylistic neighbors
Kurupt· Warren G· Snoop Dogg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro-You Want THIS Party Started 4:17
  • 2 Get Yo $ 4:15
  • 3 Huh What 3:47
  • 4 We Do This Passion (remix) 2:05
  • 5 Do U Wanna Roll Wit Me 4:36
  • 6 Addicted 3:45
  • 7 Put in Work 4:24
  • 8 Ride Wit Me 3:51
  • 9 U Know What We Came Here 4 4:57
  • 10 This Is What Happens in tha Club 3:12
  • 11 Because of U Girl (Og mix) 4:42
  • 12 I Gotta Git This Money 4:00
  • 13 It's That Westcoast Way We're Livin' 3:28
  • 14 Fucc Wit Us We Gon'Hurt Somebody! 4:32
  • 15 Tha Rep & Tha Name 4:20

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