O.C. Dawgs

Old Cash Dawgs, more popularly known by the shortened term O.C. Dawgs, is a Filipino hip hop trio consisting of Skusta Clee, Bullet D, and Jnske that was formed in 2012.[1] The collective is known for their numerous hit singles Pauwi Nako, Akala Ko Nung Una, Kriminal,[2] and Hayaan Mo Sila,[3] the collaborative trap track with Ex Battalion in 2017 that almost topped the now-defunct Billboard Philippines Top 20 chart.

O.C. Dawgs
O.C. Dawgs in 2021
From left: Bullet D, Skusta Clee, and Jnske
Background information
OriginTaguig, Philippines
Genres
Years active2012–present
Labels
Associated acts
Members

History and career

Old Cash Dawgs was formed and founded in 2012 by Skusta Clee, who mostly writes the song hooks, followed by Bullet D and Jnske. Skusta Clee, the lead member of O.C. Dawgs, pioneered the Pinoy trap genre, which helped launch the country's mainstream trap movement. Despite being underground at first, O.C. Dawgs dominated Musical.ly in 2016 with the release of "Kriminal", the same year the group joined Ex Battalion.[1]

O.C. Dawgs have seen phenomenal success with "Pauwi Nako", which was released in 2018 under the Panty Droppaz League music label, and has amassed millions of streams on both Spotify and YouTube platforms.[4][5][6]

Controversies

Ex Battalion members Skusta Clee and Flow G have been accused of plagiarism for releasing a promotional track entitled "Deym" identical to "Ddaeng" by BTS in September 2020. The contentious piece sparked heated debate, making #SkustaCleeisGoingtoJailParty a trending topic on Philippine Twitter.[7] A few weeks later, the group's management denied allegations claiming that the two pieces are 'inherently different' and that they used a generic triplet flow. The management also added that "parallel thinking among artists do happen and it cannot be avoided".[8]

Members

Discography

As lead artist
Year Title Album
2015 Kriminal[2] Non-album singles
2016 Akala Ko Nung Una
(featuring Future Thug)
2018 Pauwi Nako
(featuring Flow G, Yuri Dope)
2022 Pagmamahal Mo Lang[9][10]
(featuring Flow G)
Year Title
2017 Hayaan Mo Sila
(with Ex Battalion)
2018 SouthBoys
(with Ex Battalion)

Awards and nominations
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee(s)/work(s) Result Ref.
Wish Music Awards 2020 Wishclusive Hip-hop Performance of the Year Pauwi Nako
(feat. Yuri Dope, Flow G)		 Won [11]

See also

References
  1. "OC Dawgs - Pinoy Hiphop Superstar". pinoyhiphopsuperstar.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  2. "SKUSTA CLEE, JNSKE, & BULLET D REUNITE AS O.C. DAWGS TO SHOW A CRIMINAL MIND AT WORK IN 'KRIMINAL'". hiphopdx.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. "Why did YouTube take down Ex Battalion's hit song "Hayaan Mo Sila?"". GMA Network. Retrieved January 13, 2018.
  4. "Panty Droppaz League - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  5. "Ex Battalion Music". YouTube. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  6. "O.C. Dawgs on Spotify". Spotify.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. "Two Ex Battalion members face plagiarism allegations of BTS 'Ddaeng' over 'Deym'". bandwagon.asia. October 5, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  8. "Filipino ARMYs accuse Skusta Clee of plagiarizing a BTS song; Ex-Battalion management hits back with statement denying allegations". pop.inquirer.net. October 10, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  9. "Filipino rap group O.C. Dawgs and Flow G share 'Pagmamahal Mo Lang' music video". NME. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  10. "O.C. DAWGS ENLISTS FLOW G IN SKUSTA CLEE-PRODUCED AND DIRECTED 'PAGMAMAHAL MO LANG'". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  11. "5th Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Complete List of Winners". wish1075.com.
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