Daz Dillinger, Snoop Doggy Dogg Raw Emotion in ‘Murder Was the Case’
“Murder Was the Case” is a hip-hop song by Snoop Doggy Dogg (now known as Snoop Dogg) featuring Daz Dillinger. The song was released in 1994 as a single and later included on the soundtrack for the short film of the same name. The film and its soundtrack were inspired by Snoop Doggy Dogg’s legal troubles at the time.
In “Murder Was the Case,” Snoop Dogg narrates a fictional story where he is murdered but makes a deal with the devil to come back to life. The lyrics explore themes of crime, violence, and the consequences of a life immersed in street culture.
The chorus includes the lines “Murder was the case that they gave me,” emphasizing the central theme of the song.
The track is notable for its dark and atmospheric production, produced by Dr. Dre, and Snoop Dogg’s smooth and laid-back delivery. “Murder Was the Case” received critical acclaim and contributed to Snoop Doggy Dogg’s rise to prominence in the hip-hop scene of the early 1990s.