This D.J.
| "This D.J." | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Single by Warren G | ||||
| from the album Regulate... G Funk Era | ||||
| B-side | "Regulate" (Remix) | |||
| Released | July 5, 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993–1994 | |||
| Genre | G-funk, West Coast hip hop | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Warren Griffin | |||
| Producer(s) | Warren G | |||
| Warren G singles chronology | ||||
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"This D.J." is the title of a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in July 1994 as the second single from his 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. The single was certified gold by the RIAA and sold 600,000 copies.[1][2] The song was also included in the 2013 video game, Grand Theft Auto V, and plays on the West Coast Classics channel.
Single track listing
A-Side
- "This D.J." (LP Version)- 3:23
- "This D.J." (Radio Edit)- 3:23
B-Side
- "This D.J." (LP Instrumental)- 3:23
- "This D.J." (Remix Instrumental)- 3:43
- "Regulate" (Remix)- 4:18
Charts
| Chart (1994-1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[3] | 95 |
| France (SNEP)[4] | 25 |
| Germany (Official German Charts)[5] | 37 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6] | 5 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7] | 22 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 12 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 9 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 14 |
| US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] | 3 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] | 5 |
| US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[13] | 3 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Gold | 500,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "American certifications – Warren G – This D.J." Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1994". Billboard. 107 (3). BPI Communications: 57. January 21, 1995. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 27 Nov 1994". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Warren G – This DJ" (in French). Les classement single.
- ^ "Warren G – This DJ" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts.
- ^ "Warren G – This DJ". Top 40 Singles.
- ^ "Warren G – This DJ". Singles Top 100.
- ^ "Warren G: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Dance/Electronic Singles Sales)". Retrieved January 11, 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Warren G – This D.J." Recording Industry Association of America.
