Warren G

Infobox musical artist
Name = Warren G


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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Warren Griffin III
Alias = Warren G
Born = birth date and age|1970|11|10 [http://www.starpulse.com/Music/Warren_G/ Warren G Pictures, Biography, Discography, Filmography, News, Ringtones, Videos ] ] [http://www.musicianguide.com/biographies/1608003007/Warren-G.html Warren G Biography ] ]
Origin = Long Beach, California
Genre = Hip-Hop
G-Funk
Occupation = DJ
Producer
Rapper
Years_active = 1992 - present
Label = Death Row Records (partially)
Violator Management
Def Jam Recordings
Restless Records
Universal Records
TVT Records G-Funk Entertainment
Hawino Records
Associated_acts = Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, The Dove Shack, The Twinz
MySpace|warreng
Current_members =
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Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California [ [http://music.aol.com/artist/warren-g/biography/1035694 AOL Music] ] ) better known by his stage name Warren G, is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. His biggest hit was the single "Regulate" with Nate Dogg released in 1994. The single was a G-Funk track like most of Warren G's productions.

Music career

In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. In 1992, Warren G introduced the group to his stepbrother Dr. Dre. Dr. Dre was impressed and signed Snoop Dogg to his and Suge Knight's record company, Death Row Records. Thus, 213 broke up before releasing any records, and the three artists pursued separate careers. Even though Death Row Records did not sign Warren G, his career began with some contributions to Dr. Dre's album "The Chronic", released 1992. Warren G was a regular contributor to many Death Row albums.

In 1993, Warren G produced the track "Indo Smoke" featuring himself, Nate Dogg, and Mista Grimm.

Warren G's debut album "Regulate... G Funk Era" was released in 1994 on Def Jam, featured the hit "Regulate" which samples Michael McDonald's classic hit, "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)". Also on that disc was "This D.J.," a popular track and hit video on MTV, and also a chart hit, peaking at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100.

He followed up with "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (Reality)" in 1997, which took his mellow approach and brought it even further into the mainstream. Scoring a hit with a rap remake of "I Shot the Sheriff," the album was a commercial success.

"I Want It All," released in 1999, represented a substantive if not commercial comeback for Warren G. Widely regarded as his most consistent record, this offered a jazz-rock fusion style and a host of guests including Mack 10, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and Eve. The first single, "I Want It All," sampled the song "I Like It" performed by DeBarge, which had a hit video that entered into heavy rotation on MTV and VH1, which helped the song to its peak of #13 on the Hot 100. Warren G fully embraced his less-gangsta image at this time.

"Return of the Regulator" was released in 2001, but Universal did not promote the album and it flopped in sales. In 2003 Warren G, Snoop Dogg, and Nate Dogg reunited 213 and recorded the album "The Hard Way" with the single "Groupie Luv". The album was released in 2004 and entered at #4 on the "Billboard" charts.

Warren G released a new album on October 11, 2005, called "In the Mid-Nite Hour" on an independent label. In December 2005, he signed with UniqueInc LTD (UK) for the UK & Éire, Craze Productions of London is doing the digital distribution and sales on Mobile and online and Hawino Records for the North America release. Warren G is also working on an album with a young producer by the alias of Classic. Warren G stated he will get into this album once he is finished with Celebrity Fit Club (U.S. TV series).

In 2006, Warren G produced the theme song for Ice Cube's TV show, "Black. White.". in March 22, Warren G has made a song called "Mr. President", addressing the 2008 presidential candidate race and encourages everyone to vote.

He also appeared in Celebrity Rap Superstar as a mentor.

On June 7, 2008, Warren G was arrested for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. The car he was riding in was pulled over on suspicion of running a red light near Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue. He was released on $20,000 bail, [cite web |url=http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-warreng9-2008jun09,0,4103467.story |author=Bloomekatz, Ari B. |title="Rapper Warren G arrested on marijuana charge" |date=2008-06-09 |accessdate=2008-06-09] all charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence. [cite web|url=http://warreng.org/article2.html |author=FOX |title="Warren G charges dropped" |date=2008-06-09|accessdate=2008-06-09]

Discography

*1994: "Regulate...G Funk Era"
*1997: "Take a Look Over Your Shoulder"
*1999: "I Want It All"
*2001: "The Return of the Regulator"
*2004: "The Hard Way" (with 213)
*2005: "In the Mid-Nite Hour"
*2008: "The G Files"

Awards

Grammy Award nominations

Warren G has been nominated for one Grammy Award but has not yet won an award as of 2007.

Filmography

*"All of Us" (2005)
*"The Strip Game" (2003)
*"Old School" (2003)
*"Little Richard" (2000)
*"Speedway Junky" (1999)

Trivia

* The week between Aug. 1-6 2005 was dedicated as the "Warren G Week" by the Mayor of Long Beach. [cite web|url=http://www.dubcnn.com/arc6-2005.html|title=Warren G Week Aug. 1-6 In Long Beach |date=2005-07-29|publisher= [http://www.dubcnn.com West Coast News Network] |accessdate=2008-10-04]

* Warren G collaborated with Malaysian Hip-Hop duo Too Phat in the song "Just a Lil' Bit" from Too Phat's album "360 degrees". [cite web|url=http://thestar.com.my/youth2/story.asp?file=/2003/4/10/psofa/zutoophat2&sec=psofa|title=Too Phat: More than just a lil’ bit|date=2003-04-10|publisher= [http://thestar.com.my "The Star" (Malaysia)] |accessdate=2008-10-04]

* Warren G made cameo appearances in the music videos to "Fuck Wit Dre Day", "Nuthin But A "G" Thang" and "Let Me Ride" from his stepbrother Dr. Dre's album "The Chronic".

References

External links

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*myspace|warreng
* [http://WARRENGEEZY.COM Warren G Official Site]
* [http://warreng.org Warren G Fan Page]
* [http://www.bodogmusic.com/artists/warren-g.php Warren G at Bodog Music]
* [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/warreng Warren G] at Rolling Stone