It features 1970s-era classic R&B and soul group The Dramatics, with guest rap verses from Kurupt and Daz Dillinger (Tha Dogg Pound).

The song samples Richard "Dimples" Fields' "If It Ain't One Thing, It's Another" from his 1982 album Mr. Look So Good, and its title is a reference to a common eggcorn of the phrase "Dog-Eat-Dog World."

Reynolds through their longtime bassist Tony Green, who was in Death Row's circle.

He's joined by his Dogg Pound, an excellent soul backing band, and a couple of ace producers.

"[3] The accompanying music video for "Doggy Dogg World" pays homage to the 1970s funk era as well as taking place during that time period, with several film and TV stars reprising iconic roles in TV series, comedy acts or Blaxploitation films as guest appearances: The video also takes place at the now defunct Carolina West Nightclub in Los Angeles.