Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back
| Company type | Studio album |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | March 31, 1998 |
| Founder | Daz Dillinger |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music |
| Parent | Death Row Records, Priority Records |
Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back represents the first studio album released by American hip-hop artist Daz Dillinger. It debuted on March 31, 1998, under the Death Row Records and Priority Records labels. The promotional efforts featured singles such as "In California" and "It Might Sound Crazy," both of which were supported by music videos, including one that utilized animation.
A follow-up, titled Retaliation, Revenge and Get Back 2, was issued on June 15, 2025, with a third volume arriving on September 11, 2025.
Background
By the year 1998, Daz Dillinger stood as one of the few remaining artists affiliated with Death Row after the label's decline following the 1996 passing of 2Pac and the exit of Dr. Dre. During Suge Knight's incarceration for a parole violation linked to a 1996 incident in Las Vegas, Daz took over leadership responsibilities at Death Row. Upon its release, the album reached number 8 on the Billboard 200 chart dated April 18, moving 89,000 units in its initial week. Subsequent to this project, Daz departed to launch his own imprint, D.P.G. Recordz, collaborating with artists including Soopafly, Mac Shawn, and Crooked I.
This record was the final original album from Death Row for a span of seven years. As one of the label’s last key figures, Daz transitioned toward innovative production styles following this release.
The artwork for the album draws inspiration from Marvin Gaye's In Our Lifetime cover.
Track listing
- Notes
- "Pimp City" is also featured on Soopafly's album Dat Whoopty Woop
- Sample credits
- "It's Going Down" incorporates elements from "Mos***up" by Just-Ice
- "Our Daily Bread" contains samples from "Do What I Feel" by Tha Dogg Pound featuring The Lady of Rage
- "In California" uses samples from "Beware of My Crew" by LBC Crew
Weekly charts
Template:Album chartTemplate:Album chart| Chart (1998) | Highest position |
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Year-end charts
| Chart (1998) | Ranking |
|---|---|
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 91 |