The Return of the Regulator
| The Return of the Regulator | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | December 11, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000–2001 | |||
| Studio | Track Records G-Factory Record One Studios (Los Angeles, California) | |||
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| Length | 60:21 | |||
| Label | Universal | |||
| Producer | Warren G (also exec.), Kevin Law (exec.), Derik "LA" Jackson (exec.), Dr. Dre, Soopafly | |||
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| Singles from The Return of the Regulator | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
| DubCNN.com | link |
| HipHopDX.com | link |
| Los Angeles Times | link |
| Q | link |
| RapReviews.com | 6.5/10 link |
| USA Today | link |
The Return of the Regulator is the fourth studio album by Warren G. Although the album can be considered as a return to the roots of west coast gangsta music, it sold less than the two previous albums.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Intro" | Warren G | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Lookin' at You" (featuring Ms. Toi) | Dr. Dre | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Here Comes Another Hit" (featuring Nate Dogg & Mista Grimm) | Warren G | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Somethin' to Bounce To" (featuring Soopafly) | Soopafly | 3:24 |
| 5. | "This Gangsta Shit Is Too Much" (featuring Butch Cassidy) | Warren G | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Pump Up (Skit)" | Warren G | 1:48 |
| 7. | "Young Locs Slow Down" (featuring WC & Butch Cassidy) | Warren G | 4:22 |
| 8. | "Speed Dreamin'" (featuring George Clinton & Mista Grimm) | Warren G | 5:02 |
| 9. | "Yo' Sassy Ways" (performed by 213) | Warren G | 3:58 |
| 10. | "Deez Nuts Part II (Skit)" | Warren G | 1:00 |
| 11. | "It Ain't Nothin' Wrong with You" (featuring Mista Grimm, CPO Boss Hogg, Vic Damone & Ms. Toi) | Warren G | 3:48 |
| 12. | "Ghetto Village" | Warren G | 3:54 |
| 13. | "They Lovin' Me Now" (featuring Butch Cassidy & CPO Boss Hogg) | Warren G | 4:08 |
| 14. | "Streets of LBC" (featuring Lady Mo) | Warren G | 4:11 |
| 15. | "G-funk Is Here 2 Stay" (featuring Mista Grimm & Kokane) | Warren G | 4:25 |
| 16. | "Keepin' It Strong" (featuring El DeBarge) | Warren G | 5:06 |
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17. | "Getaway" (featuring Mista Grimm) | Warren G | 4:38 |
Samples
Ghetto Village
- "Village Ghetto Land" By Stevie Wonder
Credits
- Warren G: Drum programming, tracking, executive producer
- Andrew Gouche: Bass
- Craig Brockman, Scott Storch, Theron Feemster: Keyboards
- Mike Elizondo, Marlon Williams: Guitar
- Val Young, Traci Brown-Bailey *aka* TrayBlack: Background vocals
- Booker T. Jones: Tracking, engineering
- Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri: tracking, engineering
- Rich Travali: mixing
- Dr. Dre: mixing
- Brian Gardner: mastering
- Kevin Law: executive producer
- Derek "LA" Jackson: executive producer
- Jonathan Mannion: photography
- Cey Adams: art direction & design
- Tonya Blackstone: art direction & design
Charts
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[1] | 83 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[2] | 14 |
References
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
- ^ "Warren G Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
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