09/06/2025
On this day, 31 years ago, Warren G dropped his classic & Def Jam saving debut on Rush Associated Labels and Violator Records
REGULATE.... G FUNK ERA
produced entirely by Warren G
appearances by Nate Dogg, The Twinz, Jah Skills, Ricky Harris, The Dove Shack & Lil Malik
The album's biggest hit was the eponymous single "Regulate", a gritty depiction of West Coast gang life which samples singer Michael McDonald's hit "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" and featured Nate Dogg.
The album also contained the top ten hit "This D.J."
The song "Regulate" was also featured on the Above the Rim soundtrack, which was released on March 22, 1994.
An altered version of the song "So Many Ways" appeared in the 1995 film Bad Boys.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop & # 2 on the Billboard Top 200 albums chart, selling 176,000 in its opening week.
The album later went on the sell over three million copies in the US and has been certified triple platinum
Warren G received two Grammy nominations: "This D.J." was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, while "Regulate" was nominated for a 1995 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The album was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 1995 Soul Train Music Awards.
