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November 6, 2003

Warren, Snoop, Nate Dial 213

Long Beach hip-hop reunion record due next year
January 25, 2002

Warren G Lands Snoop, Nelly

Trio to record remix of "Ghetto Village"
August 25, 1999

G-Funk Era Part II

Long Beach native returns to burn with new album on Restless
July 16, 1997

NUTHIN' BUT A 'G' THING

Warren G raps about his rhymes, his dogs and his fear of flying

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Take A Look Over Your Shoulder

Warren G is to '90s rap music what Donny Hathaway was to '70s R&B. Hathaway was a great talent who, because he was not nearly as charismatic or controversial as artists like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, was also one of soul music's most underrated voices. Likewise, Warren G is a gifted producer with...

1997 RS: 4of 5 Stars

Regulate...G Funk Era

1994

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Warren G (born Warren Griffin III) is a crucial player in the story of g-funk, the most musical and enduring strain of gangsta rap. As a teenager, Warren formed the group 213 with his Long Beach, CA, running mates Snoop Doggy Dogg and Nate Dogg, and the group cut a demo in the back room of Long Beach's famous V.I.P. record store. Warren, convinced of its worth, pestered his half brother Dr. Dre...

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