Regulate...G Funk Era cover

Regulate...G Funk Era

Warren G · 1994

36 min · 12 tracks · gangsta rap · hardcore hip-hop · West Coast hip-hop

Smooth, laid-back grooves intertwine with melodic hooks and West Coast storytelling in a quintessential G-funk sound.

Why this album works

The album is notable for its critical acclaim and commercial success, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. It played a pivotal role in popularizing the G-funk sound, influencing countless artists and defining an era of hip-hop music.
Career context
Warren G was riding high on the success of his debut single 'Regulate' when he released this album in January 1994. This marked his first full-length project, establishing him as a key figure in the G-funk movement that characterized West Coast hip-hop during the early 90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Tupac Shakur· Dr. Dre· Ice Cube

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Regulate Standout 4:08
  • 2 Do You See 3:59
  • 3 Gangsta Sermon 0:36
  • 4 Recognize 2:59
  • 5 Super Soul Sis 2:56
  • 6 '94 Ho Draft 1:00
  • 7 So Many Ways Standout 3:24
  • 8 This D.J. Standout 3:23
  • 9 This Is the Shack 4:05
  • 10 What's Next 3:26
  • 11 And Ya Don't Stop 3:22
  • 12 Runnin' Wit No Breaks 3:33

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