Hip-Hop
Warren G and Nate Dogg’s 1994 hit “Regulate” is a smooth G-funk tale of a night in L.A. with a cinematic twist. Over a laid-back groove built from a Michael McDonald sample, Warren G narrates a near-robbery and rescue, while Nate Dogg’s silky chorus assures “it’s kinda hard to be a G” (when life’s trying to rob you). The song’s storytelling and chill vibe made it a standout, taking it to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Featured on the Above the Rim soundtrack, “Regulate” became an instant West Coast classic. Its memorable lines and mellow beat still evoke images of cruising city streets under neon lights — a true G-funk anthem that’s as enjoyable today as it was in the ’90s.