Warren G
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Warren G is an American
West Coast
rapper
and hip hop producer. He is also Dr. Dre's
half-brother.
His biggest hit is the song "Regulate
" with Nate Dogg
released in 1994. Warren G is a former member of the Long Beach Rollin' 20's Neighborhood Crips
(21st Street).
's area code at the time - now it is 562) with Nate Dogg
and Snoop Dogg
, known as Snoop Doggy Dogg at the time. They were in search of a record deal and in 1992, Warren G introduced the group to his stepbrother Dr. Dre
, who was impressed. However, only Snoop Dogg and eventually the late Nate Dogg were signed to Dre and Suge Knight
's record label, Death Row Records
. Warren G was left without a record deal and thus pursued a solo career. Although Death Row Records did not sign him, he made major contributions to Dr. Dre's album The Chronic
, released in December 1992, including discovering many of the popular samples utilized in the album, including "Nothin' But a G-Thang" and many others.
through Def Jam Records. Warren G and Nate Dogg
were featured on Mista Grimm
's 1993 single, Indo Smoke
, from the "Poetic Justice (soundtrack)" . He was also the producer on this track. Warren G's debut album Regulate... G Funk Era
was released in 1994 on Violator/Def Jam. By August 1995 the album had sold four million copies worldwide, with three million of those sold in the US (certified 3x platinum). Had Death Row Records
signed him, he would have been one of the label's biggest selling acts at the time. The album contained the hit lead single "Regulate
" featuring Nate Dogg which samples Michael McDonald
's classic hit, "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
". The single "Regulate" (US #2) was certified platinum in America. The album's second single, "This D.J.
" (US #9, UK #12), was certified gold in the US and also gave him his first UK hit. The third and final single, "Do You See
" (US #42) became a moderate hit on the US Hot 100. The year 1994 would also see Warren G doing a track with former NBA Slam Dunk Champion and NBA All-Star
Cedric Ceballos
on B-Ball's Best Kept Secret
, a rap album with tracks done almost exclusively by early 90s NBA players. He would score a #2 hit on the UK singles chart with Adina Howard
with "What's Love Got to Do with it", from the soundtrack album to the movie "Supercop".
Warren G's second album was entitled Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (Reality)
and was released in 1997. It featured two singles: The hit "I Shot the Sheriff
" (US #20, UK#2), a gold single in the US; and "Smokin' Me Out
" (US #35, UK#14). The album would be certified gold in America.
Together with Sissel Kyrkjebø
, Warren G had a hit in several European countries in 1998 with Prince Igor
on the concept album The Rapsody Overture
. The album combined American rappers with European opera singers. Sissel sang an aria from Borodin's opera Prince Igor during the chorus, while Warren G rapped.
sued each other over trademark rights to the lowercase letter "g". The battle ensued after each decided that the other was stealing his identifying symbol. Brooks' trademark stamp features a "g" in a circle, while Warren G's sports the words "funk music" with it. The lawsuit was settled in March 1998, with both parties agreeing to drop the case.
by the release of his third album I Want It All (album)
(1999). The album offered a jazz-rock fusion style and featured a host of guests including Mack 10
, Snoop Dogg
, Kurupt
, and Eve
. The first single, "I Want It All" (US #23), sampled the song "I Like It" by DeBarge
. Second single "Game Don't Wait
" failed to crack the US Hot 100, and peaked at #58 on the US R&B Chart. Warren G had decided to fully embrace his less-gangsta image at this time. The album was certified gold in the US.
released his The Return of the Regulator
in 2001. The album had one single released, "Lookin' at You
", which did not crack the Hot 100, and peaked at #72 on the R&B singles chart. By 2004, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg had reunited their group 213 and released the album The Hard Way on TVT Records
, which contained the single "Groupie Luv." The song did not break into the Hot 100, but it peaked at #48 on the R&B Chart. The album, however, peaked at #4 on the US Top 200 Album Chart, and was certified gold.
Warren G released a new album on October 11, 2005, called In the Mid-Nite Hour
. In December 2005, he signed with UniqueInc LTD (UK) for the UK & Éire, Craze Productions of London is doing the digital distribution and sales on Mobile and online and Hawino Records for the North America
release. Warren G also appeared on Celebrity Fit Club
. In 2006, he produced the theme song for Ice Cube
's TV show, Black. White.
On March 22, Warren G made a song called "Mr. President," addressing the 2008 presidential candidate race and encouraged everyone to vote. He also appeared in Celebrity Rap Superstar
as a mentor.
. He was released on $20,000 bail
, all charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
In April 2011, Warren G and Chris Kanik
teamed up to promote a new natural male enhancement supplement called Affirm XL.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
West Coast
West Coast hip hop
West Coast hip hop is a hip hop music subgenre that encompasses any artists or music that originates in the westernmost region of the United States, as opposed to East Coast hip hop, based originally in New York alone...
rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
and hip hop producer. He is also Dr. Dre's
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
half-brother.
His biggest hit is the song "Regulate
Regulate (song)
"Regulate" is a 1994 song performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in the summer of 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.'s album Regulate...G Funk Era. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart...
" with Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
released in 1994. Warren G is a former member of the Long Beach Rollin' 20's Neighborhood Crips
Crips
The Crips are a primarily, but not exclusively, African American gang. They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams...
(21st Street).
213
In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 (in reference to Long Beach, CaliforniaLong Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
's area code at the time - now it is 562) with Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
and Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, known as Snoop Doggy Dogg at the time. They were in search of a record deal and in 1992, Warren G introduced the group to his stepbrother Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, who was impressed. However, only Snoop Dogg and eventually the late Nate Dogg were signed to Dre and Suge Knight
Suge Knight
Marion "Suge" Knight, Jr. is the founder and CEO of Black Kapital Records and co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records. Death Row Records rose to dominate the rap charts after Dr. Dre's breakthrough album The Chronic in 1992. After several years of chart successes for artists including...
's record label, Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
. Warren G was left without a record deal and thus pursued a solo career. Although Death Row Records did not sign him, he made major contributions to Dr. Dre's album The Chronic
The Chronic
The Chronic is the solo debut album of American hip hop artist Dr. Dre, released December 15, 1992, on his own record label Death Row Records, and distributed by Priority Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in June 1992 at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman...
, released in December 1992, including discovering many of the popular samples utilized in the album, including "Nothin' But a G-Thang" and many others.
Death Row and success
After seeing various new acts to get signed by Death Row, and realizing he was not going to be signed by the label, Warren G started to look for other avenues to launch his musical career. He scored a deal in 1993 with Violator Records, which had a distribution deal with PolygramPolyGram
PolyGram was the name of the major label recording company started by Philips from as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. In 1999 it was sold to Seagram and merged into Universal Music Group.-Hollandsche Decca Distributie , 1929-1950:...
through Def Jam Records. Warren G and Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
were featured on Mista Grimm
Mista Grimm
Rojai Trawick, better known as Mista Grimm is a rapper formerly signed to Epic Records' sub-label, 550 Music. Grimm's first release was the 1993 single "Indo Smoke" featuring Warren G and Nate Dogg from the Poetic Justice soundtrack. The following year Grimm released a single entitled "Situation:...
's 1993 single, Indo Smoke
Indo Smoke
"Indo Smoke" is a single by Mista Grimm featuring Warren G and Nate Dogg from the Poetic Justice soundtrack. In addition to appearing on the song was also produced by Warren G...
, from the "Poetic Justice (soundtrack)" . He was also the producer on this track. Warren G's debut album Regulate... G Funk Era
Regulate... G Funk Era
Regulate...G Funk Era is the debut studio album by American rapper Warren G. It was released in 1994 by Violator Records and distributed by the Def Jam record label. It sold three million copies in the US, reaching triple platinum status...
was released in 1994 on Violator/Def Jam. By August 1995 the album had sold four million copies worldwide, with three million of those sold in the US (certified 3x platinum). Had Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
signed him, he would have been one of the label's biggest selling acts at the time. The album contained the hit lead single "Regulate
Regulate (song)
"Regulate" is a 1994 song performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in the summer of 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.'s album Regulate...G Funk Era. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart...
" featuring Nate Dogg which samples Michael McDonald
Michael McDonald (singer)
Michael McDonald is a five-time Grammy Award winning American singer and songwriter. McDonald is known for a soulful baritone singing style and a multi-octave range. He began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan...
's classic hit, "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
"I Keep Forgettin' " is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, from his debut album If That's What It Takes. It was written by McDonald and Ed Sanford...
". The single "Regulate" (US #2) was certified platinum in America. The album's second single, "This D.J.
This D.J.
"This D.J." was the second single released from Warren G's debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era. Released as the follow-up to Warren G's smash hit, "Regulate", "This D.J." was another success for Warren, becoming his second consecutive top 10 single in the US, peaking at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100...
" (US #9, UK #12), was certified gold in the US and also gave him his first UK hit. The third and final single, "Do You See
Do You See
"Do You See" was the third and final single released from Warren G's debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era. It was the second of the three singles to feature Nate Dogg as a featured guest...
" (US #42) became a moderate hit on the US Hot 100. The year 1994 would also see Warren G doing a track with former NBA Slam Dunk Champion and NBA All-Star
NBA All-Star
NBA All-Star may refer to:*NBA All-Star Weekend*NBA All-Star Game*List of NBA All-Stars, players who have been selected to play in the NBA All-Star Game...
Cedric Ceballos
Cedric Ceballos
Cedric Z. Ceballos is an American professional basketball player. As a small forward, he played most notably for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, later finishing his NBA career with the Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons and Miami Heat.Ceballos attended college at Ventura College and...
on B-Ball's Best Kept Secret
B-Ball's Best Kept Secret
B-Ball's Best Kept Secret is a compilation album released by Epic Records that featured NBA players performing songs with hip hop artists including Shaquille O'Neal.-Track listing:#"Hip Hop Basketball Genie"- :48#"Check It"- 4:07...
, a rap album with tracks done almost exclusively by early 90s NBA players. He would score a #2 hit on the UK singles chart with Adina Howard
Adina Howard
Adina Howard is an American R&B singer who rose to prominence during the mid 1990s with her debut album, Do You Wanna Ride? and her debut single, "Freak Like Me". Howard is known for her sexual image and provocative songs...
with "What's Love Got to Do with it", from the soundtrack album to the movie "Supercop".
Warren G's second album was entitled Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (Reality)
Take a Look Over Your Shoulder
Take a Look Over Your Shoulder is the second studio album by the g-funk rapper Warren G. It contains the hit "I Shot the Sheriff" , and the UK hit "Smokin' Me Out"...
and was released in 1997. It featured two singles: The hit "I Shot the Sheriff
I Shot the Sheriff
"I Shot the Sheriff" is a song written by Bob Marley, told from the point of view of a man who admits to having killed the local sheriff, but claims to be falsely accused of having killed the deputy sheriff. He also claims to have acted in self defense when the sheriff tried to shoot him. The...
" (US #20, UK#2), a gold single in the US; and "Smokin' Me Out
Smokin' Me Out
"Smokin' Me Out" was the second single released released from Warren G's second album, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder. The song featured Ron Isley on the chorus and sampled The Isley Brothers' song "Coolin' Me Out", for which all of the brothers were given writing credits...
" (US #35, UK#14). The album would be certified gold in America.
Together with Sissel Kyrkjebø
Sissel Kyrkjebø
Sissel Kyrkjebø , also simply known as Sissel, is a Norwegian soprano.Sissel is considered one of the world's top crossover sopranos. Sissel's musical style runs the gamut from pop recordings and folk songs, to classical vocals and operatic arias...
, Warren G had a hit in several European countries in 1998 with Prince Igor
Prince Igor (single)
"Prince Igor" is a 1997 single. The single was inspired by the Polovetsian Dances of Prince Igor opera. The main vocals are performed by Warren G, the Russian refrain by Sissel Kyrkjebø and the instrumental background is provided by The Rapsody...
on the concept album The Rapsody Overture
The Rapsody Overture
The Rapsody Overture: Hip Hop Meets Classic is a concept album of remixes consisting of hip hop and classical, which combined American rappers with European opera singers. It was released in 1997 by Mercury Records and distributed by Def Jam Recordings....
. The album combined American rappers with European opera singers. Sissel sang an aria from Borodin's opera Prince Igor during the chorus, while Warren G rapped.
Lawsuit
In October 1997, Warren G and Garth BrooksGarth Brooks
Troyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
sued each other over trademark rights to the lowercase letter "g". The battle ensued after each decided that the other was stealing his identifying symbol. Brooks' trademark stamp features a "g" in a circle, while Warren G's sports the words "funk music" with it. The lawsuit was settled in March 1998, with both parties agreeing to drop the case.
Restless Records
Warren G had signed to the independent label Restless RecordsRestless Records
Restless Records was started in El Segundo, California in 1981 by Enigma Records and primarly released alternative, metal and punk records. Restless also licensed and released records from Bar/None Records, Metal Blade Records and Mute Records...
by the release of his third album I Want It All (album)
I Want It All (album)
I Want It All is the third studio album by American rapper Warren G. It was considered to be Warren G's best album since his 1994 release Regulate...G Funk Era. It features more well known artists than Regulate, such as Nate Dogg, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger from Tha Dogg Pound, Mack 10, Jermaine...
(1999). The album offered a jazz-rock fusion style and featured a host of guests including Mack 10
Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, and Eve
Eve
Eve is the first woman created by God in the Book of Genesis.Eve may also refer to:-People:*Eve , a common given name and surname*Eve , American recording artist and actress-Places:...
. The first single, "I Want It All" (US #23), sampled the song "I Like It" by DeBarge
DeBarge
DeBarge was a sibling music group of American origin whose repertoire included R&B, soul, funk, and later gospel. Active as a professional recording group from 1979 and 1989, the group was one of the few recording acts to bring success to the Motown label during the 1980s.-Background:Hailing from...
. Second single "Game Don't Wait
Game Don't Wait
"Game Don't Wait" was the second single released from Warren G's third album, I Want It All. The remix of the song, which was the version released as a single was produced by Warren G's stepbrother Dr. Dre and featured fellow 213 members, Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, as well as Xzibit. It peaked at 58...
" failed to crack the US Hot 100, and peaked at #58 on the US R&B Chart. Warren G had decided to fully embrace his less-gangsta image at this time. The album was certified gold in the US.
Universal Records
For his fourth album, Warren G returned to major label distribution as Universal RecordsUniversal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
released his The Return of the Regulator
The Return of the Regulator
The Return of the Regulator is the fourth studio album by Warren G. Although the album can be considered as a return to the roots of west coast gangsta music, it sold less than the two previous albums.- Track listing :# "Intro" - 3:33...
in 2001. The album had one single released, "Lookin' at You
Lookin' at You
Lookin' at You is the fourth studio album by Canadian country music singer Brad Johner. It was released on July 7, 2009, by On Ramp Records...
", which did not crack the Hot 100, and peaked at #72 on the R&B singles chart. By 2004, Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg had reunited their group 213 and released the album The Hard Way on TVT Records
TVT Records
TVT Records was an independent US record label founded by Steve Gottlieb. Over the course of its 25 year history the label released some 25 Gold, Platinum and Multi-platinum releases. Its roster included Nine Inch Nails, Ja Rule, Lil Jon, Underworld, The KLF, Sevendust, Brian Jonestown Massacre and...
, which contained the single "Groupie Luv." The song did not break into the Hot 100, but it peaked at #48 on the R&B Chart. The album, however, peaked at #4 on the US Top 200 Album Chart, and was certified gold.
Warren G Week and In the Mid-Nite Hour
The week of August 1 to August 6, 2005, was dedicated as the "Warren G Week" by the Mayor of Long Beach.Warren G released a new album on October 11, 2005, called In the Mid-Nite Hour
In the Mid-Nite Hour
In The Mid-Nite Hour is the fifth studio album by Warren G, released on the label "Lightyear Entertainment" on October 11, 2005. His first single was "Get U Down" featuring Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg, and his follow up single was "I Need A Light" featuring Nate Dogg...
. In December 2005, he signed with UniqueInc LTD (UK) for the UK & Éire, Craze Productions of London is doing the digital distribution and sales on Mobile and online and Hawino Records for the North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
release. Warren G also appeared on Celebrity Fit Club
Celebrity Fit Club (U.S. TV series)
Celebrity Fit Club is a reality television series which follows eight overweight celebrities as they try to lose weight.This show is based on the British version, which aired on the ITV Network from 2002 until 2006...
. In 2006, he produced the theme song for Ice Cube
Ice Cube
O'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
's TV show, Black. White.
Black. White.
Black. White. was a reality television show on FX. It premiered on Wednesday March 8, 2006 at 10 p.m. Eastern. The series followed two families of three, one white, and the other black. Through studio quality make-up, the two families—the Wurgels and the Sparks—traded races and...
On March 22, Warren G made a song called "Mr. President," addressing the 2008 presidential candidate race and encouraged everyone to vote. He also appeared in Celebrity Rap Superstar
Celebrity Rap Superstar
Celebrity Rap Superstar is an American reality show which premiered on MTV on August 30, 2007. The series was hosted by Kevin Hart and Liz Hernandez.-Overview:...
as a mentor.
Arrest
On June 7, 2008, Warren G was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. The car he was riding in was pulled over for running a red light in Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
. He was released on $20,000 bail
Bail
Traditionally, bail is some form of property deposited or pledged to a court to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding that the suspect will return for trial or forfeit the bail...
, all charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Other work
Three of Warren G's albums have featured a song by 213: "Game Don't Wait" appeared on his third album I Want It All; "Yo' Sassy Ways" appeared on his fourth album The Return of the Regulator; and "PYT" appeared on his fifth album In the Mid-Nite Hour. The G-Files (released independently on TTL Records on September 29, 2009) failed to reach the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart, in addition to breaking the aforementioned streak. It had sold 3,000 copies in its first week.In April 2011, Warren G and Chris Kanik
Chris Kanik
Chris Kanik is a Turkish-Cuban stand-up comedian who first gained mass popularity through social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace. He co-stars with Warren G in a commercial campaign promoting a Affirm XL, a male enhancement product.-Comedy:...
teamed up to promote a new natural male enhancement supplement called Affirm XL.
Grammy Awards
| Category | Genre | Song | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group The Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group was awarded between 1991 and 2011, alongside the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. Previously a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.... |
Hip hop | "Regulate Regulate (song) "Regulate" is a 1994 song performed by Warren G and Nate Dogg. Released in the summer of 1994, the track appears on the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim and later Warren G.'s album Regulate...G Funk Era. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart... " |
1995 Grammy Awards of 1995 The 37th Grammy Awards were presented March 1, 1995. They recognized accomplishments by musicians from the previous year.-Award winners:*Record of the Year**Bill Bottrell & Sheryl Crow for "All I Wanna Do"*Album of the Year... |
Nominated |
| Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance The Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance was awarded from 1991 to 2011, alongside the Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. Previously a single award was presented for Best Rap Performance.... |
Hip hop | "This D.J. This D.J. "This D.J." was the second single released from Warren G's debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era. Released as the follow-up to Warren G's smash hit, "Regulate", "This D.J." was another success for Warren, becoming his second consecutive top 10 single in the US, peaking at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100... " |
1995 | Nominated |
Discography
- Regulate...G Funk Era (1994)
- Take a Look Over Your ShoulderTake a Look Over Your ShoulderTake a Look Over Your Shoulder is the second studio album by the g-funk rapper Warren G. It contains the hit "I Shot the Sheriff" , and the UK hit "Smokin' Me Out"...
(1997) - I Want It AllI Want It All (album)I Want It All is the third studio album by American rapper Warren G. It was considered to be Warren G's best album since his 1994 release Regulate...G Funk Era. It features more well known artists than Regulate, such as Nate Dogg, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger from Tha Dogg Pound, Mack 10, Jermaine...
(1999) - The Return of the RegulatorThe Return of the RegulatorThe Return of the Regulator is the fourth studio album by Warren G. Although the album can be considered as a return to the roots of west coast gangsta music, it sold less than the two previous albums.- Track listing :# "Intro" - 3:33...
(2001) - The Hard Way (2004) (with 213)
- In the Mid-Nite HourIn the Mid-Nite HourIn The Mid-Nite Hour is the fifth studio album by Warren G, released on the label "Lightyear Entertainment" on October 11, 2005. His first single was "Get U Down" featuring Ice Cube, B-Real, and Snoop Dogg, and his follow up single was "I Need A Light" featuring Nate Dogg...
(2005) - The G FilesThe G Files* Note: Suicide was featured in the 2003 video-game True Crime: Streets of LA under the name What U Wanna Do, suggesting it was an un-released track until The G Files.-References:http://ttlrecords.com/warreng.php...
(2009) - Regulate...G Funk Era Pt 2 (TBA)
Filmography
- All of UsAll of UsAll of Us is an American sitcom that premiered on the now-defunct UPN network in the United States on September 16, 2003, where it aired for its first three seasons. October 1, 2006, the show moved to The CW, a new network formed by the merger of UPN and The WB All of Us is an American sitcom that...
(2005) - Old SchoolOld School (film)Old School is a 2003 American comedy film released by DreamWorks SKG and directed by Todd Phillips, director of the documentary Frat House. The story was written by Court Crandall, and the film was written by Phillips and Scot Armstrong...
(2003) - Little RichardLittle RichardRichard Wayne Penniman , known by the stage name Little Richard, is an American singer, songwriter, musician, recording artist, and actor, considered key in the transition from rhythm and blues to rock and roll in the 1950s. He was also the first artist to put the funk in the rock and roll beat and...
(2000) - Speedway JunkySpeedway JunkySpeedway Junky is a 1999 film written and directed by Nickolas Perry. It stars Jesse Bradford, Jordan Brower, Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Daryl Hannah.-Plot:The film stars Jesse Bradford as Johnny, a young man with dreams of becoming a stock car racer...
(1999)