Atomic Dog is a seminal 1982 solo track by George Clinton, the mastermind behind Parliament-Funkadelic. A surreal, synth-heavy funk anthem with canine-themed lyrics like “Bow-wow-wow-yippie-yo-yippie-yay,” it became a #1 R&B hit and a cornerstone of electro-funk. Clinton improvised much of it in the studio, and its infectious groove and spaced-out vibe made it a favorite for sampling—especially in West Coast hip-hop, where artists like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre turned it into a cultural touchstone. It’s pure P-Funk mythology wrapped in digital bark.
