Artists / G-Funk

Warren G

Warren G is a G-funk artist and producer from Long Beach, California.

Long Beach producer and rapper whose smooth hit "Regulate" with Nate Dogg defined the sound of G-Funk.

Key albums
Regulate... G Funk EraTake a Look Over Your Shoulder
Key tracks
RegulateThis D.J.Do You SeeI Shot the Sheriff

Who is Warren G?

Warren G (Warren Griffin III) is a producer and rapper from Long Beach, California, and Dr. Dre's stepbrother. With Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg he formed the trio 213, and he introduced Snoop to Dre.

Known for

"Regulate" (1994) with Nate Dogg, from the film Above the Rim, and his debut Regulate... G Funk Era (1994), which went triple platinum, with "This D.J." and "Do You See".

Style

Laid-back G-Funk: melodic synths, rolling bass and soul samples, with a relaxed, conversational flow.

Impact

"Regulate" is one of the songs that took G-Funk from Death Row's inner circle to the whole world, and it is still one of the best-known West Coast tracks ever.

Warren G: quick answers

What genre is Warren G?

Warren G’s music falls under G-funk. Warren G is part of West Coast hip-hop, with the most important work in the 1990s.

Where is Warren G from?

Warren G is from Long Beach, California.

What is Warren G’s real name?

Warren G’s real name is Warren Griffin III.

When did Warren G start?

Warren G has been active since 1992.

Which artists are similar to Warren G?

If you like Warren G, listen to Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik.