I Pledge Allegiance

Nate Dogg · Music & Me [2001]

[Chorus]

I, pledge alle-giance

to all my hom-ies who may ne-ver

lo-ove a ho and ne-ver will..

I, give my bo-dyyy

and I give my so-ulll to the funk

May the funk, never end



[Verse 1: Nate Dogg]

I pledge allegiance, to paper chasers

To hustlers who be steady pullin capers

Peace and blessing, may the sun always shine on you

I'm servin paper, see ya later

I guess that's one mo' thing, I can't be faited

You can test me, get discombobulated

Ain't no question I'm gon' fuck with this

I do it for the funk of it



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[Verse 2: Nate Dogg]

I pledge allegiance to my - homies who keep it gangsta

Fuck all the haters they can't stop this groove

I pledge allegiance to the - game cause it got me ballin

Game don't wait so I'm not stallin

I'm still dissin, she's still callin



[Verse 3: Pharoahe Monch]

Uhh, what, what, yeah

Uhh, check it out now, uh

See this is front line, no turnin back now

I'm about to score, this is war on the track now (woo!)

Give me my vest and my ammo and my mac now

I'm 'bout to spit it, and Lord I'ma get it

in the worst WAYYY, slay - competition

Move the opposition, back wake the fuck up! (uh-huh)

Cause when I get beyond enemy lines

I might snipe that ass like John Kennedy's mind

Thou shall not get caught, that's the remedy

Disinfect gun wounds on my last bottle of Hennessy

Bleed to let the seeds remember my memories

It's killed or be killed here son that's the penalty

RIDE for the funk, CRY for the funk

In the heat of night, I DIE for the funk

Pharoahe, when I'm six feet deep there's no greivin

Salute the noblest troop and pledge allegiance cause



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[1st half alone, 2nd half mixes with Nate Dogg's (Verse 2)]



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I Pledge Allegiance

Nate Dogg remains a defining voice in West Coast hip-hop, celebrated for his smooth, soulful delivery that bridged the gap between R&B and G-Funk. Released on his 2001 album Music & Me, I Pledge Allegiance showcases the artist's signature melodic style and emotional depth. The track exemplifies his ability to craft memorable hooks and deliver heartfelt performances that resonated with fans across the genre. As a key figure in the Compton sound, Dogg's work on this record highlights his enduring influence on the landscape of 1990s and 2000s rap music. His discography continues to be revered for its consistent quality and the distinct warmth he brought to every recording session.