Warren G: A Regulate... G Funk Era Discussion

On this episode we’re discussing someone who is probably one of the most important people in hip hop history, Warren G. Without this man, a lot of important moments in hip hop probably don’t happen. So, we’re gonna take a look at his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era, that moved him from the background at Death Row and into the spotlight at Def Jam. We'll also be getting into some of our favorite Warren G tracks from his other albums as well.Intro 0:38First impressions after hearing "Indo Smoke" and "Ain't No Fun." 3:20When you heard Regulate... G Funk Era for the fist time. 4:42What is it about Warren G's style that separates him from other west coast artists? 9:28Describe the first spin of this album to someone who wasn't there. 11:44Is this a no-skip album? 12:58Pick 3, 4 of your favorite albums cuts. 20:12Put together a 5 song deep cut playlist from his discography. 21:00Album cuts that capture the G-Funk vibe more than the singles. 22:26Do you this of Warren G as a rapper or producer first? 23:25Compare your first listen of Regulate... G-Funk Era to now. 27:20Where does Regulate... G-Funk Era rank on your all-time list? 29:53If you're enjoying the content that we're making and you're looking for ways to support our independent podcast, here's a little something that you can do:Check out all things TROY at troypodcast.com.Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Goodpods or Podchaser. Feedback boosts our visibility in algorithms, helps attract new listeners!Check out our store Nuthin' But A Tee Thang at teethang.com. You can cop tees, hoodies, hats, mugs and more.Spread the word to your family, friends and coworkers. A simple share on social media or a casual mention to a friend grows our audience faster than anything else.Sign up for our monthly newsletter, Liner Notes.No matter how you choose to support, know that it is greatly appreciated.🫡 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.