Although Warren G. wasn't up for any awards at the recent Source Awards in Los Angeles, he made major waves at the gala|, networking with everyone fromDMX to Kurupt. He even joined Snoop, Nate Dogg and Xzibit on stage for animpromptu performance.

Warren is again in the public eye due to the October 12 release of his sophomore album, I Want It All. The album is still a work in progress but there plans forguest appearances from artists such as Ruff Ryder's Eve and Drag-On, Snoop Dogg,Nate Dogg, Jermaine Dupri, Val from the Mary Jane Girls, Kurupt, CrucialConflict, Daz, RBX, Memphis Bleek, Slick Rick and Reel Tight. The title track and first single--which features vocals by Mack 10--will be in stores on August.

Warren G.'s publicist, Jody Miller, calls the project "a real east-meets-west initiative," and explains thatwith it's alternation between laid-back, slow beats and hard-edged, rougherbeats, the new album has something for everyone. "Warren has really comeback to form in terms of his production skills," she says. "He's been ableto really take control of his career in the last few years, to change theway he's doing business, and that's apparent in this album." Moreinformation about Warren G.'s new album and his upcoming tour is availableat www.gfunk.com. - Kristin Cleary