© 1995 Death Row Records. "New York, New York" is a single by Tha Dogg Pound (DPG), released in November 17, 1995. Dogg Food is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Tha Dogg Pound. Its controversial lyrics were the subject of shareholder protest (the album was supposed to be released in July 1995, as a result of the controversy from Time Warner, the release was delayed for three months). The album spawned two singles -- "Let's Play House" and "New York,