Regulate...G Funk Era


Regulate... G Funk Era is the debut studio album by American rapper Warren G. It was released in June 7, 1994 by Violator Records and distributed by Rush Associated Labels. 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' " and featured Nate Dogg. The album also contained the top ten hit "This D.J." The song "Regulate" was also featured on the Above the Rim soundtrack, which was released on March 22, 1994. An altered version of the song "So Many Ways" appeared in the 1995 film Bad Boys.

Reception

The album received generally positive reviews from critics. Spin highly recommended the album, concluding: "Truth be told, Warren G. wasn't cut out to be a hardass. He's a romantic, in love with soft sound." Critic Robert Christgau commented positively regarding the coolly menacing nature of the music. Warren G also received two Grammy nominations: "This D.J." was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, while "Regulate" was nominated for a 1995 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group.

Commercial performance

The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Top 200 Album Chart selling 176,000 its opening week. The album later went on the sell over 3 million copies in the US and has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

2014 re-release

The album was re-released in 2014, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the album. It includes 3 additional mixes of "Regulate"; the "Destructo & Wax Motif Remix", featuring Motif, the "Photek Remix" featuring Nate Dogg, and the "Jauz Remix", also featuring Nate Dogg.

Track listing

Regulate...G Funk Era

Personnel

Regulate
Do You See
Super Soul Sis
94 Ho Draft
This Is The Shack
This D.J.
And Ya Don't Stop
Runnin' Wit No Breaks
So Many Ways
What's Next
Recognize
Singles – Billboard
YearSingleChartPosition
1994"Do You See"Billboard Hot 100#42
1994"Regulate"Billboard Hot 100#2
1994"This D.J."Billboard Hot 100#9

Certifications