How Warren G Regulated a G-Funk Classic
Today I’m breaking down “Regulate” by Warren G – we’ll talk about the story of how this song was made, the G Funk sound, the samples used, and see how this song is a perfect example of mutual respect between musicians and artists across multiple generations and genres. Well, mostly.
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SOURCES
https://recordingarts.com/record/evolution-of-hip-hop/g-funk/
https://bobjames.com/sample-stories-with-bob-james-a-hip-hop-history/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NI5Nl4XvXM&t=247s
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TOPICS COVERED
Warren G
Regulate
G Funk
The Chronic
Dr Dre
Michael McDonald
Yacht Rock
Chuck Jackson
I Keep Forgettin
@SantinoCorleon1
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I’ll NEVER forget stealing the Warren G tape from the mall when I was like 12 🥹
@blackamerican40
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
So no respect for Michael McDonald from the majority of commentors? 😮 Shame on you!!!!!
@drewlavay
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
3:35 the explicit version leaked about a decade ago
I'm pretty sure it's on YouTube
@barriominded
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
@jamesbrown9057
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
What a great video man
@emadrahim4969
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
The story is also how "a West Coast album saved an East Coast record label from going bankrupt." Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen credits Warren G's Regulate for saving Def Jam from going under. How G-Funk breathe new life into their catalog with Twinz, Dove Shake, 213, etc. Give Warren G his flowers
@folkhealer7053
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Saw Michelle McDonald in concert in Washington DC. Free concert
@poolshark121
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
One of my favorite rap samples is when Tupac sampled Star Trek
@Curly_And_The_Cocky_Stranglers
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I'm not sure if anyone has commented on it yet, the beat and lyrical style was used again by Jadakiss on his Kiss Tha Game Goodbye album in '01 on a track called Kiss Is Spittin' feat Nate Dogg. Possibly Jadakiss' best solo album and one of many good songs on that album
@mayhemcreative1661
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
https://youtu.be/LC8iIy3iO7Q?si=r7zS30SjvYjivHDF
@bazza5699
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
brings back great memories of the mid 90's 🙂
@MrCHURCHBOY274
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Can you break down something about bone thugs n harmony and the link to freestyle fellowship
@MrCHURCHBOY274
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Dang what was that beat in the beginning? 🔥
@yournan189
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
sign of the times is the boogie pie sample haha
@12tribes61
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Regulate (Jammin remix) is the best!
@ThruTheMatrix
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Great everyone got credited and appreciate each other as creative artists. Nothing wrong with taking another artists idea and making it your own. Unless it's like that MC Hammer song…I dunno…just felt it was such a rip off of Rick James…
@Jameswilliam1982
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I bet he used Dre's minimoog on this
@kfings
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Had to subscribe. Dope channel bro.
@nickb20
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I am halfway through this video and you haven’t said anything about Steve Lukather playing that guitar part.
@mattygalaxy
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
man these videos are so well done! love these 🙌
@lllsss7410
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
This channel storytelling schemes are great! Respect for scriptwriter 🔥
@kamakaze098
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
The original dirty version is on YouTube so it has been heard
@phillip_reynolds
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I love Yacht Rock!!!
@changkwangoh
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Fun fact: I was taking summer classes as a high school junior and decided to skip after lunch, then headed to Circuit City and snagged the “Above The Rim” soundtrack on release day, randomly, because it was a Death Row release. That’s where I first heard this track.
@foshizzlfizzl
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
G-Funk wouldn't be where it is without Nate Dogg.
@Jesoteric
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Regulate is literally one the the illest rap songs of all time, so smooth, g funk era and Doggystyle were game changers for me at 12 years old in the 90s
@johnlund3088
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
The original explicit version have been online in bad quality for 25+ years now.
Warren did a guest appearance on a live show some years ago where he performs the original explicit version.
@Elektragen
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Uh huh 👍😊
@carleakins2153
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
MC Mikey McD in the house, ya'll!
@waltersstreet
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Alright, but what about Black Superman
@TacoTuesdey
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Love these breakdowns!
@shamangomel
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥
@kianhendrick3794
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Blablablabla ,i thought it was a real time remake..
@joecool4108
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Great video. Thanx.
@brad7932
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Dennis is outraged you left Steve Winwood out of the "Yacht Rock" examples.
@Alchemy2.0
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
The reason these songs were sampled without legal ramifications is because the record industry is the same entity & is owned by a single group….Nothing to do with sharing
@TheGunDude
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
I fuckin love this song!
@ericcarr1648
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Great freaking song!!! No matter how many times I hear it, i never get sick of it.
@Kas-gm7ij
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
“Delia’s Gone” was not released as a single.
Garth Brooke’s depicted domestic violence lyrically and visually for his tune “The Thunder Rolls”. It was censored and an entire verse removed even for the album version.
These rappers also make it a part of their daily lives and are not simply telling stories- many are involved in homicides and violent behavior.
What’s with your little pussy “white guilt” BS that you spew in some of your videos?
@Thor-Orion
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
5:24 “The West Coast Sound”
Is heavily defined by one band, the biggest musical act of the 70’s, Eagles.
@sceneryj
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
These videos are so well made. Thank you to everyone involved.
@michael_caz_nyc
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
More G-Funk please. Smoothest most Hypnotic Beats = Timeless. oNe LovE from NYC
@TimWrightDJ
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Who else heard the rumour, in the 90s, that Warren G was Snoop's cousin? Literally didn't know he was actually Dre's step-brother!
@markbradley9008
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Australia doesn't exist
@roymoxley2587
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
All that music was g for garbage
@jadenjr
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Ice cube started out with an East coast vibe. The bomb squad produced this early post NWA solo albums
@blantant
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
https://youtu.be/aKcrGM_yWMI?si=kmg5aPU5DpbT0XMG
The real story of this song. Shame on rhis revisionist history
@mikewritz
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Steely Dan is my favorite.
@nicofasho2227
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
yes!!! more G-Funk and West Coast Rap breakdowns por favor 🙏🏽
@djisizzle
October 27, 2024 at 1:51 pm
Thank you for breaking down "Regulate" by Warren G! I truly appreciate your deep dive into its creation, the iconic G Funk sound, and the significance of its samples. It's heartwarming to see how this song exemplifies mutual respect between musicians and artists from various generations and genres. Your insightful analysis brings a new level of appreciation for this timeless classic. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge!