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In a recent interview, Daz Dillinger shed light on the collapse of Death Row Records following Tupac Shakur's death and Suge Knight's incarceration. After Tupac's passing, artists like Machiavelli and Snoop Dogg released albums rapidly, but the label's golden era waned as Dr. Dre left and Suge was jailed for violating probation. Amidst this turmoil, Daz, who produced key tracks like Mac Mall's "Nothing But a G Thang," remained steadfast. He recounted how collaborators like Corrupt departed, with Daz producing for their post-Death Row projects while trying to salvage his own music. By 1998, with many leaving the label, Daz dropped "Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back," Death Row’s last album for seven years. He stayed partly to secure his music rights, preserving copies of his productions. Daz’s insights reveal the challenges and shifts Death Row faced during one of hip-hop’s most turbulent periods.
