Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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

rollingstone.com/music/music-news/warren-g-and-nate-doggs-regulate-the-oral-history-of-a-hip-hop-classic-170034

recordingarts.com/record/evolution-of-hip-hop/g-funk

billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/regulate-at-20-warren-g-michael-mcdonald-discuss-the-g-funk-jam-6070114

bobjames.com/sample-stories-with-bob-james-a-hip-hop-history

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