Regulate...G Funk Era [Explicit Lyrics]

1. Regulate

2. Do You See

3. Gangsta Sermon

4. Recognize

5. Super Soul Sis

6. '94 No Draft

7. So Many Ways

8. This D.J.

9. This Is the Shack

10. What's Next

11. And Ya Don't Stop

12. Runnin' Wit No Breaks

Editorial Reviews

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Warren Griffin was due some sort of notoriety ever since he introduced best friend Snoop to half-brother Dre, and thus set the stage for one of the more noteworthy musical collaborations in recent years. But who imagined he had it in him to match the smooth gangster ride of those g-funk all stars with lyrics and tracks of his own? Falling somewhere between Long Beach comrades Domino and Snoop on the pop-R&B-rap continuum, Warren is at his best when his catchy soul melodies get equal time with his rhymes to create a radio friendly groove that's virtually unshakable once planted in your head. While not every song is as memorable, Regulate boasts at least two hip-hop classics: The shuffle beat bliss "This Is the Shack," and the title cut, featuring Michael McDonald's icy keyboard lick and partner Nate Dogg's gorgeous singing, destined to be the standout single of the year. With an excessively tuneful, but not excessively violent or vulgur, debut, Warren G.'s future lies way beyond the shadow of his better known associates. --Roni Sarig

Tracks:

Regulate
Do You See
Gangsta Sermon
Recognize
Super Soul Sis
'94 Ho Draft
So Many Ways
This D.J.
This Is The Shack
What's Next
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks

Amazon.com

Warren Griffin was due some sort of notoriety ever since he introduced best friend Snoop to half-brother Dre, and thus set the stage for one of the more noteworthy musical collaborations in recent years. But who imagined he had it in him to match the smooth gangster ride of those g-funk all stars with lyrics and tracks of his own? Falling somewhere between Long Beach comrades Domino and Snoop on the pop-R&B-rap continuum, Warren is at his best when his catchy soul melodies get equal time with his rhymes to create a radio friendly groove that's virtually unshakable once planted in your head. While not every song is as memorable, Regulate boasts at least two hip-hop classics: The shuffle beat bliss "This Is the Shack," and the title cut, featuring Michael McDonald's icy keyboard lick and partner Nate Dogg's gorgeous singing, destined to be the standout single of the year. With an excessively tuneful, but not excessively violent or vulgur, debut, Warren G.'s future lies way beyond the shadow of his better known associates. --Roni Sarig

Customer Reviews:

Believe it or not.........2007-06-07

Believe it not I worked on the Regulate album. I was a production assistant at Track Record back then, so I was there.

Write boy from New Hampshire goes to LA...ends up on Warren G sessions. Who would have thought? Apparently, this album is #1 for many rap and hip hop fans. I never listened to it except for hearing Regulate on the radio when in stores. I've never actually listened to any rap or hip hop...so, it's kinda funny that I was on the Warren G sessions.

Just wanted to share the story...lots more inside stories of those sessions, but I'll probably never tell them.

The G-Funk Era Not A Kid Just Didn't Want To Make An Account.......2007-03-21

this is a good debut from warren g it has classic g-funk beats & nice lyrics this is the kind of album you could listen to in your car while your cruising

Welcome to The G Funk Era.......2007-02-07

Warren Griffin was one of many rappers coming out from the West Coast with the breezy G Funk Sound in the early 90's. What differs him from others was that he's actually the half brother of master producer Dr. Dre and he's an hell of a producer aswell. This album is his career highlight, unfortunately the only really good album he made. It got great laid back G-Funk sound, good lyrics that differ from the average Gangsta Rap album at the time. And a few standout songs in the hits "Regulate" with Nate Dogg which samples a Michel McDonald song, "This Dj" and first single "Do You See" is also worthwile. However, it's a very short running time (most songs are about 3 minutes) and among the 12 songs, two are actually skits and shouldn't be counted. Just like his bro, he isn't among the best Mc's, rather a great producer!. Thus, you'll find many guest atists included. Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and female rapper Jah Skills on "Super Soul Sis", all others are not known at all. "Recognize", "What's Next" and especially the brilliant "And Ya Don't Stop" are all worthwile non singles. "Regulate...G Funk Era" is a great album that was perfect for it's time with great production and some fantastic tracks and one of 1994's greatest Hip Hop albums. Both "Regulate" and "This Dj" were top 10 hits and the sound of the whole album is above the rest of it's time. It isn't quite a classic though, but more then great album and worth your time.

This D.J. Be Warren G (Rating: 9 out of 10- -4.5 stars).......2007-01-25

There is not much to add to the reviews here about this album. In 1994, Warren G. busted on the scene with his debut "Regulate...G Funk Era", with the lead single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg. From what I understood that single was on Def Jam Records, but Warren left before the album was done. Also it was on Death Row Records, possibly because Nate Dogg was on there, so you know Suge Knight had to be a factor on that single. But the album itself was issued on Violator Records (they've been around that long??) and Rush Associated Label.

When it comes to West Coast debuts, I put this album up there with "The Chronic" and "Doggystlye". People doubted Warren, but this album proved them wrong. A lot of his production is laid back. Kind of makes me wish I was crusing through Long Beach in the summer...it has that feel towards it. I say the best produced song on here would be "So Many Ways" (one of the songs that gives you the feeling I described). In my opinion, "And Ya Don't Stop" ranks in second.

Lyrically, Warren was good. He wasn't great like many popular artists back in 1994, but he could hold his own. And when his lyrics were lacking, his production filled that void. There are some songs here where he lets his guests take care some of the vocals. "Super Soul Sis", Jah Skillz (who I recognize from that Ras Kass album) lays down some of the smooth vocals. On "Recognize" The Twinz (Waniac and Trip Locc) take care of most of that song. Heck, even The Dove Shack makes a catchy song on "This Is The Shack".

In '94, Warren dropped one remerable album. To me, it just falls short of a classic, but it is still one of the best to come out of the West Coast. And especially in that year when the East Coast were running things and dropping mad albums, people just sort of forgotten how talented the West was at that time. Being a HUGE fan of West Coast rap/hip-hop, I for one am glad that I have this album here. I still believe Warren is underrated (and I believe his recent "In The Mid-Nite Hour" was dope and slept on), but I recommend that you listen to this album. 12 tracks deep, there are barely any skippable tracks on here.

Lyrics: B
Production: A+
Guest Appearances: A
Musical Vibes: A+
Overall: A-

Favorite Tracks: Regulate, Recognize, Super Soul Sis, So Many Ways, This D.J., This Is The Shack, Runnin' With No Breaks

Honorable Mention: Whats Next, And Ya Don't Stop

Peace Everyone!!!

50 cent sucks, please take notes!.......2006-10-07

true ryhmes with carefully thought genius! 50 cent, please listen to this album and take notes! This is truely a great album, i just wish hiphop/rap albums where as thoughtful and true in form like this one!

buy this its a classic!

Average customer rating:

A classic album..... buyt a waste of money if you have it already

Regulate...G Funk Era
Warren G
Manufacturer: Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000ROAKSG
Release Date: 2007-07-17

Tracks:

Regulate
Do You See
Gangsta Sermon
Recognize
Super Soul Sis
'94 Ho Draft
So Many Ways
This D.J.
This Is the Shack
What's Next
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks

Tracks:

Regulate [Remix][*]
Do You See [Stepz Remix]
Do You See [Old Skool Mix][*]
This D.J. [Remix][*]
This D.J. (Dobie's Rub, Pt. 1) [*]
What's Next [*][Instrumental]

Customer Reviews:

A classic album..... buyt a waste of money if you have it already.......2007-07-21

this special edition of Warren G's classic album "Regulate...G Funk Era" is a waste of money to me because the second disc just features remixes. Now, If the remixes contained different lyrics or artists, maybe this would be worth buying but they just contain different instrumentals and the video/radio lyrics. And Since I own The Japan import, I already have "regulate" Remix (Track 1 on disc 2). The album in general deserves 5 stars but this special edition does not. If you have this album already, don't bother.

Average customer rating:

an all-time favorite for hip-hop fans
Deserves more than its Due!
Awesome
Great CD Warren
Actually, It's not THAT bad...

Regulate...G Funk Era
Warren G
Manufacturer: Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000GBRF
Release Date: 1994-06-21

Tracks:

Regulate
Do You See
Gangsta Sermon
Recognize
Super Soul Sis
'94 Ho Draft
So Many Ways
This D.J.
This Is The Shack
What's Next
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks

Customer Reviews:

an all-time favorite for hip-hop fans.......2006-09-18

This CD is one that every fan of hip-hop should have on hand. The flow is perfect from beginning to end. It sounds like it came together naturally...like everybody was in just the right place at just the right time. I agree that if you are going to get this CD, get the unedited version. This CD also tells quite a story if you listen closely.

Deserves more than its Due!.......2005-03-03

I know Regulators got some good air play 10 years back, but the whole CD is incredible. If you're not familiar with this particular style of music, it's called "G Funk", where rhythm is life, and life is rhythm. It combines melodies with gangsta rap lyrics, and stresses syncopation. Snoop Dogg and Nate Rock (now Nate Dogg) guest-rap. The CD is awesome. Oh, for rap to step back to these days.

I had the original version of this album, but I am getting married, and want Regulators to play at my reception. I think a union established upon God needs some tasteful background music, hence my purchase of the clean version of the best album that rap has produced.

If you like Tupac, Bone Thugz, Nate Dogg, or hip-hop. You'll dig this. If you're into rap-rock, you can't come to my wedding.

Awesome.......2000-12-02

Best G-Funk CD ever! Also check out "Vol. 1-2-G-Funk Classics" by Nate Dogg. Tightest Trax: "This is the Shack," "Do You see," "regulate," and "This DJ." Definitely worth your 15 bux.

Great CD Warren.......2000-11-13

This is warren at his best. The best tracks are "This DJ" "This is the Shack" "Do you see" and naturally "Regulate." There are hardly any fillers on this cd.

Actually, It's not THAT bad..........2000-09-17

The radio edits are actually kind of fun. This was back in days of re-recording the vocal track with a new set of lyrics, and some of them make more sence then the dirty version ("This DJ" for example). I personally like the clean version of "Do You See" as well..... It's almost like looking at the album in a new perspective. Some of the tracks are just edited, with out new vocals (however they are mostly non-singles, "This Is The Shack", etc...) This album is a Hip-Hop classic, and almost every song on here is classic as well, (except maybe "Runnin' Wit No Breaks"). The clean version is almost as tight as the dirty version, and that says a lot about an album.

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Regulate...G Funk Era
Warren G
Manufacturer: Universal
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000091L47
Release Date: 2003-06-04

Tracks:

Regulate
Do You See
Gangsta Sermon
Recognize
Super Soul Sis
'94 Ho Draft
So Many Ways
This D.J
This Is The Shack
What's Next
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks
Regulate ( Remix)
Regulate (Video)

Album Details

Japanese Reissue Remastered with a Bonus Track: 'regulate (Remix)'. Also Includes a Video Track for 'regulate'.

Regulate G Funk Era (+1 Bonus Track) (Re

Average customer rating:

I'm not tweeking
One of the cornerstones of Hip-Hop Music
One of the cornerstones of Hip-Hop Music

Regulate G Funk Era (+1 Bonus Track) (Re
Warren G
Manufacturer: Universal/Def Jam
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004WZK8
Release Date: 2000-08-07

Tracks:

Regulate
Do You See
Gangsta Sermon
Recognize
Super Soul Sis
'94 Ho Draft
So Many Ways
This D.J.
This Is The Shack
What's Next
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks
Regulate (Remix)

Album Details

Japanese Reissue Remastered with a Bonus Track: 'regulate (Remix)'. Also Includes a Video Track for 'regulate'.

Customer Reviews:

I'm not tweeking.......2003-02-10

Its just one of the sixteen minds that im speeking

One of the cornerstones of Hip-Hop Music.......2000-09-01

Not only did the original release of this album peak at No.2 in '94, it inroduced a new type of rap flava into tha game. The Regulate remix featured on this cd, not only epitomizes the laid back style that is G-Funk, it re-accquaits the listener with one of the most influential rap tracks ever recorded. This cd is a must buy for any rap/hip-hop fan. With tracks such as Regulate, This D.J., and And Ya Don't Stop, its easy to see why this cd is truly one of the best of the 90's.

One of the cornerstones of Hip-Hop Music.......2000-09-01

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