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Warren G
Background information
Birth name	Warren Griffin III
Also known as	G-Child G-Dub
Born	November 10, 1970 (1970-11-10) (age 37)[citation needed]
Origin	Long Beach, California
Genre(s)	Hip hop g-funk
Occupation(s)	DJ Producer
Instrument(s)	Scratching
Years active	1992 – present
Label(s)	Death Row Records (partially) Violator Management Def Jam Recordings Restless Records Universal Records TVT Records G-Funk Entertainment Hawino Records
Associated acts	Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, The Twinz, B-Real, Ice Cube, Tha Dogg Pound

Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California ^[1]) better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and producer. His biggest hit was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994. The single was a G-funk track like most of Warren G's productions. If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Hip hop is a cultural movement that began amongst urban African American youth in New York and has since spread around the world. ... G-funk, an abbreviation of Gangsta-funk, is a type of hip hop music that emerged from West Coast gangsta rap in the early 1990s. ... For other meanings of DJ, see DJ (disambiguation). ... Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified for the purpose of making music. ... Scratching is a DJ or turntablist technique used to produce sounds for some types of music. ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of raps biggest names, including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger). ... Violator Management is a company founded and run by Chris Lighty which specializes in managing the careers of hip hop and R&B performers. ... Def Jam Recordings, commonly referred to as Def Jam Records or just Def Jam is an United States based hip-hop record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group. ... Restless Records is a Hollywood, California based independent record label which was started by Enigma Records, but was acquired in 2001 by Rykodisc who were, in turn, acquired by the Warner Music Group in 2006. ... Universal Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group. ... TVT Records is an independent record label founded in 1985 by Steve Gottlieb. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), commonly known by stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop artist born in Long Beach, California. ... Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... Twinz is a musical duo out of the Long Beach, California, the Twinz consist of Deon Trip Loc and Dewayne Wayniac Williams. ... Louis Freese (born June 2, 1970), known by stage name B-Real, is a Latin rapper of Mexican and Afro-Cuban heritage[1]. He is best known for being the lead rapper in hip hop group Cypress Hill, who debuted with their self-titled album Cypress Hill in 1991. ... Media:Example. ... Tha Dogg Pound, also known as D.P.G. (Dogg Pound Gangstaz), is a rap group made up of Kurupt and Daz Dillinger. ... is the 314th day of the year (315th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1970 (MCMLXX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Los Angeles County Government  - Mayor Bob Foster Area  - City  65. ... For the Okkervil River album, see The Stage Names. ... West Coast hip hop, also known as West Coast rap or California hip hop, is a style of hip hop music that originated in California in the early 1980s. ... Rap redirects here. ... Look up producer in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), commonly known by stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop artist born in Long Beach, California. ... G-funk, an abbreviation of Gangsta-funk, is a type of hip hop music that emerged from West Coast gangsta rap in the early 1990s. ...

Music career

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In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 (group) with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. In 1992, Warren G introduced the group to his step-brother Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre was impressed and signed Snoop Dogg to his and Suge Knight's record company, Death Row Records. Thus, 213 broke up before releasing any records, and the three artists pursued separate careers. Even though Death Row Records did not sign Warren G, his career began with some contributions to Dr. Dre's album The Chronic, released 1992. Warren G was a regular contributor to many Death Row albums. This article is about the year. ... The 213 is composed of Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Snoop Dogg, out of Long Beach City, CA. 213 was the early start for Snoop Doggy Dogg in the rap world. ... Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), commonly known by stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop artist born in Long Beach, California. ... Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... For the New York radio and television presenter, see Doctor Dre. ... Knights 1997 mugshot for probation violation Marion Hugh Knight, Jr. ... Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of raps biggest names, including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger). ... Back cover The Chronic is the highly influential debut album from American rap producer Dr. Dre, released in 1992. ... Death Row Records is a record label that was founded in 1991 by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight, and was once home to some of raps biggest names, including Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound (Kurupt and Daz Dillinger). ...

In 1993, Warren G produced the track Indo Smoke featuring himself, Nate Dogg, and Mista Grimm. Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19, 1969), commonly known by stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop artist born in Long Beach, California. ...

Warren G's debut album Regulate... G Funk Era was released in 1994 on Def Jam, featured the hit "Regulate" which samples Michael McDonald's classic hit, "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". Also on that disc was "This D.J.," a popular track and hit video on MTV, and also a chart hit, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. A debut album is the first released music album by an artist or a band. ... Regulate. ... Def Jam Recordings is an American based hip-hop record label that operates as a part of The Island Def Jam Music Group, which is owned by Universal Music Group. ... This article is about reusing existing sound recordings in creating new works. ... Michael McDonald (born February 12, 1952, in St. ... I Keep Forgettin (Every Time Youre Near) (also known as I Keep Forgettin) is a 1982 popular song written by Michael McDonald and Ed Sanford. ... This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ...

He followed up with "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (Reality)" in 1997, which took his mellow approach and brought it even further into the mainstream. Scoring a hit with a rap remake of "I Shot the Sheriff," the album was a mid-level commercial success selling gold. For the band, see 1997 (band). ... I Shot the Sheriff is a song written by Bob Marley. ...

I Want It All, released in 1999, represented a substantive if not commercial comeback for Warren G. Widely regarded as his most consistent record, this offered a jazz-rock fusion style and a host of guests including Mack 10, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Eve. The first single, "I Want It All," sampled the song "I Like It" performed by DeBarge, which had a hit video that entered into heavy rotation on MTV and VH1, which helped the song to its peak of #23 on the Hot 100. Warren G fully embraced his less-gangsta image at this time. I Want It All is a 1999 hip-hop album by American rapper Warren G. It was considered Warren Gs best album since his 1994 release Regulate. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... This article is about the genre. ... Dedrick Rolison (born August 9, 1971) is an American gangsta rapper and actor best known by his stage name Mack 10. ... Kurupt (born Ricardo Emmanuel Brown on November 23, 1972 in Darby Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania) is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records. ... Eve Jihan Jeffers (born November 10, 1978), better known as Eve or E-V-E, is an American rapper, singer, and actress. ... DeBarge was an American soul music, and funk group. ... VH1 (VH-1: Video Hits One until 1994 and VH1: Music First until 2003) is an American digital television channel that was created in January 1985 by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communications and owners of MTV. VH1 and sister channel MTV are currently...

Return of the Regulator was released in 2001, but Universal did not promote the album and it flopped in sales. In 2003 Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg reunited 213 and recorded the album The Hard Way with the single "Groupie Luv". The album was released in 2004 and entered at #4 on the Billboard charts. Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. ... It has been suggested that Billboard be merged into this article or section. ...

Warren G released a new album on October 11, 2005, called In the Mid-Nite Hour on an independent label. 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 is also working on an album with a young producer by the alias of Classic. Warren G stated he will get into this album once he is finished with Celebrity Fit Club (U.S. TV series). is the 284th day of the year (285th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2006, Warren G produced the theme song for Ice Cube's TV show, Black. White.. in March 22, Warren G has made a song called "Mr. President", addressing the 2008 presidential candidate race and encourages everyone to vote. The Wurgel Family - Rose, Bruno, and Carmen The Sparks Family - Renee, Brian, and Nick Black. ...

He also appeared in Celebrity Rap Superstar as a mentor.

Warren G Appeared on a song with The Black Wall Street Records recording artist Juice, on the track What Goes Around which can be found on the Death Certificate Mixtape The Black Wall Street Records is a record label founded by Big Fase 100 in 2002 (see 2002 in music). ...

In 2008, Warren G was arrested on June 7th for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. The car he was riding in was pulled over on suspicion of running a red light near Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. He was released on $20,000 bail. ^[2] A Cannabis sativa plant The drug cannabis, also called marijuana, is produced from parts of the cannabis plant, primarily the cured flowers and gathered trichomes of the female plant. ... This article is about the legal term. ...

Discography

Main article: Warren G discography

• 1994: Regulate...G Funk Era
• 1997: Take a Look Over Your Shoulder
• 1999: I Want It All
• 2001: The Return of the Regulator
• 2004: The Hard Way (with 213)
• 2005: In the Mid-Nite Hour
• 2008: The G Files

Regulate. ... Take a Look Over Your Shoulder is the second album by the g-funk rapper Warren G. Star Trek Intro Annie Mae (featuring Nate Dogg) Smokin Me out (featuring Ron Isley) Reverend Eazy Dick Reality Ricky and G-Child Young Fun (featuring Knee-Hi and Jayo Felony) What We Go... I Want It All is a 1999 hip-hop album by American rapper Warren G. It was considered Warren Gs best album since his 1994 release Regulate. ... The Return of the Regulator is the fourth album from Warren G. Intro Lookin At You (featuring Toi) Here Comes Another Hit (featuring Nate Dogg and Mista Grimm) Somethin To Bounce To (featuring Soopafly) This Gangsta Shit Is Too Much (featuring Butch Cassidy) Pump Up (Skit) Young Locs Slow Down... The 213 is composed of Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Snoop Dogg, out of Long Beach City, CA. 213 was the early start for Snoop Doggy Dogg in the rap world. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Awards

Grammy Award nominations

Warren G has been nominated for one Grammy Award but has not yet won an award as of 2007. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Filmography

• All of Us (2005)
• The Strip Game (2003)
• Old School (2003)
• Little Richard (2000)
• Speedway Junky (1999)

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Trivia

• JVC & Warren G collaborated together to make a line of speaker systems.[1]

• The week between Aug. 1-6 2005 was dedicated as the "Warren G Week" by the Mayor of Long Beach. [2]

• Is managed by his uncle Wron G [3]

• Current live DJ is DJ Rectangle since 1993. [4]

• Height is 6'3" [5]

• Collaborated with the late Mac Dre on the Rapper Gone Bad album in 1999.

• Collaborated with Malaysian Hip-Hop duo Too Phat in the song "Just a Lil' Bit" from Too Phat's album 360 degrees.[6]

• Warren G made cameo appearances in the music videos to "Fuck Wit Dre Day", "Nuthin But A "G" Thang" and "Let Me Ride" from his step-brother Dr. Dre's album The Chronic.

• G is mentioned in the Jens Lekman song 'A Sweet Summer's Night on Hammer Hill' in the line: 'I still remember Regulate by Warren G/ Could that have been back in the sweet summer of 1993?'

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References

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External links

• Warren G Official Site
• Warren G Fan Page
• Warren G at Bodog Music
• Warren G at Rolling Stone
• G-Funk Community