Regulate... G Funk Era
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Regulate...G Funk Era is an album by American rapper Warren G. It was released in 1994 on the Def Jam label and reached triple platinum status. The album's biggest hit was the eponymous single "Regulate", a gritty depiction of West Coast gang life which samples singer Michael McDonald's hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" and featured fellow 213 member Nate Dogg.
Reception
The album received positive reviews from critics, with Robert Christgau commenting positively regarding the coolly menacing nature of the music. It debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 after selling 176,000 in its release week. "This D.J." was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. "Regulate" was nominated for a 1995 Grammy for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
Rolling Stone (8/11/94, p.69) - 3 Stars - Good - "...fat-bottomed, mellowed-out sound that conjures up the days of way back. It's lazy, loping shuffle suits the Southern California climate..."
Spin (9/94, p.135) - Highly Recommended - "Truth be told, Warren G. wasn't cut out to be a hardass. He's a romantic, in love with soft sound."
Spin (12/94, p.78) - Ranked #15 in Spin's list of the `20 Best Albums Of '94' - "...smooth-as-backseat-vinyl '70s popfunk with just a hint of '90s nihilism..."
Entertainment Weekly (6/24/94-7/1/94, pp.100-101) - "...the smooth atmosphere he generates is irresistible..." - Rating: B+
Q magazine (9/94, p.117) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "A series of street-level raps are given welcome injections of ironic, anti-misogynist humour via brief cuts like Gangsta Sermon on an excellent album which, overall, remains heavy on melody and light on machismo."
Village Voice (2/28/95) - Ranked #22 in the Village Voice's 1994 Pazz & Jop Critics Poll.
New York Times (1/5/95, p.C15) - Included on Neil Strauss' list of the Top 10 Albums Of '94 - "This crossbreed of hard rap and smooth soul from a converted gangster proved that opposites could reconcile."
NME (12/24/94, p.23) - Ranked #25 in NME's list of the `Top 50 Albums Of 1994.'
NME (8/27/94, p.39) - "The rap album of the summer." [1]
Track listing
- "Regulate" ft. Nate Dogg
- "Do You See"
- "Gangsta Sermon"
- "Recognize" ft. The Twinz
- "Super Soul Sis" ft. Jah Skills
- "'94 Ho Draft"
- "So Many Ways" ft. Wayniac & Lady Levi
- "This D.J." ft. O.G.L.B.
- "This Is the Shack" ft. The Dove Shack
- "What's Next" ft. Mr. Malik
- "And Ya Don't Stop"
- "Runnin' Wit No Breaks" ft. Jah Skills, Bo Roc, G Child, The Twinz
- "Regulate (Remix)" ft. Nate Dogg (Remastered Bonus Track)
Personnel
- Warren G - Vocals, Producer
- Nate Dogg - Vocals
- Chris Lighty - Executive Producer
- Paul Stewart - Executive Producer
- John Philip Shenale - Editing
- John Morris - Assistant Engineer, Mixing, Mixing Assistant
- Greg Geitzenauer - Keyboards, Mixing, Engineer
- Mike Ainsworth - Assistant Engineer
- Ulysses Noriega - Assistant Engineer
- George "Yorrgi" Gallegos - Assistant Engineer
- Christopher C. Murphy - Assistant Engineer/Runner
- Tony Green - Bass
- Daniel Shulman - Bass
- Che Laird - Guitar
- Andreas Straub - Guitar
- Morris O'Connor - Guitar
- Sean "Barney" Thomas - Keyboards
- Carl "Butch" Small - Percussion
- The Dove Shack - Vocals, Vocals (Background)
- Ricky Harris - Vocals
- B-Tip - Vocals
- Deon - Vocals
- Dewayne - Vocals
- Lady Levi - Vocals
- Jah-Skilz - Vocals
- G-Child (Warren G) - Vocals (Background)
- O.G.L.B. - Vocals (Background)
- Bernie Grundman - Mastering
- Michael Miller - Photography
Samples
Regulate
- "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" by Michael McDonald
- "Sign of the Times" by Bob James
- "Let Me Ride" by Dr.Dre
Do You See
- "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume
- "Mama Used To Say" by Junior
Super Soul Sis
- "Don't Stop (Ever Loving Me)" by One Way
- "Why Have I Lost You" by Cameo
- "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang (Freestyle Remix)" by Snoop Dogg
94 Ho Draft
- "Groove To Get Down" by T-Connection
This D.J.
- "Curious" by Midnight Star
- "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume
And Ya Don't Stop
- "Janitzio" by Don Julian
Runnin' Wit No Breaks
- "Go On and Cry" by Les McCann & Eddie Harris
- "N.T." by Kool & the Gang
Charts
Album – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1994 | The Billboard 200 | #2 |
Singles – Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1994 | "Do You See" | Billboard Hot 100 | #42 |
| 1994 | "Regulate" | Billboard Hot 100 | #2 |
| 1994 | "This D.J." | Billboard Hot 100 | #9 |