Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg is a G-funk artist from Long Beach, California.
The voice of G-Funk: the Long Beach singer whose deep, smooth hooks turned dozens of rap songs into hits.
Who is Nate Dogg?
Nate Dogg (Nathaniel Hale, 1969–2011) was a singer and rapper from Long Beach, California, and a member of 213 with Snoop Dogg and Warren G. He grew up singing in his father's church.
Known for
His hooks: "Regulate" with Warren G, "The Next Episode" with Dr. Dre, "Area Codes" with Ludacris and "21 Questions" with 50 Cent. His own work includes G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998) and Music & Me (2001).
Style
A deep baritone with gospel roots, singing about the street in a smooth, unhurried way. Instantly recognizable after one line.
Impact
Nate Dogg turned the sung rap hook into an art form. For more than a decade, a Nate Dogg chorus was close to a guarantee of a hit.
Nate Dogg: quick answers
What genre is Nate Dogg?
Nate Dogg’s music falls under G-funk. Nate Dogg is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s and 2000s.
Where is Nate Dogg from?
Nate Dogg is from Long Beach, California.
When did Nate Dogg start?
Nate Dogg has been active since 1992.
Which artists are similar to Nate Dogg?
If you like Nate Dogg, listen to Warren G, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik.
