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[todayinhiphophistory]

Today in Hip Hop History:

Nate Dogg died March 15, 2011 R.I.P.

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#West Coast Hip Hop #Gangsta Rap #Political Hip Hop #Hardcore Hip Hop #G-Funk #Pop Rap #1990s #2000s #USA #poll

[oopsl]

The Chronic by Dr. Dre, 1992

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[randomvarious]

Warren G feat. Nate Dogg - "Regulate" 1994 Hip Hop / G-Funk / Gangsta Rap / R&B

This was such a momentous debut single from Warren G that served as America's top rap tune during the summer of 1994, and the video was put into heavy rotation on MTV too. The song was originally released as part of the soundtrack to the film Above the Rim, which co-starred 2Pac, and that's why you see him also briefly appear in the video a few times as well.

As a smooth west coast hood tale that was based on real-life events, "Regulate" debuted at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, has now gone double-platinum in the US, and for a label that had been, up until that point, known mostly as a New York entity, became Def Jam's biggest ever single too. The song also helped Warren's debut album, Regulate... G Funk Era, go triple-platinum in the States, and it also reached #2 on the Billboard 200 album chart as well.

Warren, who not only raps on "Regulate," but produced it too, liberally samples Michael McDonald's 1982 blue-eyed yacht-soul classic, "I Keep Forgettin'," and there's a fantastic version of "Regulate" called the "Jammin' Mix" that manages to seamlessly incorporate some of McDonald's and his sister Maureen's vocals from "I Keep Forgettin'" as the chorus. I actually slightly prefer that version to the original, but you also do happen to get a little bit less of Nate Dogg's vocals with it too 😕.

And the iconic whistling portions are lifted from Bob James' 1981 song, "Sign of the Times." Warren slows that whistle down, and along with the introductory dialogue from the 1988 film Young Guns, manages to evoke a Wild West vibe, appearing to draw a parallel between his own modern day-in-the-life story about his friend Nate rescuing him from a robbery, and then them getting some girls for the night, to that of a cowboy's tale that could have taken place in the same region over a century ago.

Legendary west coast rap classic.

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[hauxicrook]

G-funk hip hop so fun man, it's such a vibe 🤌

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[reckonslepoisson]

Hustlin’ Thick, Viper (2006)

Hustlin’ Thick was Viper’s first full-length album and remains his most conventional hip-hop release, but it displayed plenty of the common traits that would run throughout his work. An outsider from the start, much of this is still strange, goofy, haphazard to a point that borders on being bad – but is far too bold and weird to actually be so. It also shows Viper’s work ethic on full display, as well as laying out his artistic approach and the flicks of genius that has turned him into a cult icon: the cool, dreamy distance and disconnect of his delivery; the natural instinct for really tuneful, solid hooks; the moments of emotional reveal that are clearly designed to be hidden and not meant to be so poignant and yet, in their honesty, are exceptional in their tenderness.

Pick: ‘Raps’ What I Got’

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[trapangeles]

Zoe Osama's "Underrated Remix": Co-Signed by Hip-Hop Legends Snoop Dogg and E-40

Zoe Osama is poised to make a significant impact on the music scene with the release of his latest single, the much-anticipated "Underrated Remix," produced by Zeke Beats. This track features collaborations with Westcoast Hip Hop legends Snoop Dogg, E-40, and the late rapper, MoneySign Suede. With their immense talent and influence, this star-studded remix is destined to captivate audiences worldwide.

"Underrated Remix" is a testament to Zoe Osama's unique style and fresh approach to G-Funk music, seamlessly blending it with the iconic sounds of Snoop Dogg, E-40, and MoneySign Suede. This collaboration marks Zoe's ascent in the music industry, catching the attention and securing the co-signs of some of the biggest names in Hip Hop.

Snoop Dogg, a true rap legend with a career spanning over three decades, needs no introduction. His involvement in the "Underrated Remix" speaks volumes about Zoe's talent, with Snoop's unique flow and unmistakable voice adding an extra layer of authenticity and star power to the remix. Zoe recounts, "Snoop hit me in the DM and said he loved what I was doing and to send the track, and the rest was history."

E-40, an icon from the Bay Area Hip Hop scene, contributes his signature style and lyrical genius to the remix. Known for his innovative wordplay and catchy hooks, E-40's presence elevates the energy of the track, infusing it with the unmistakable 'Yay Area' sound. He appreciates Zoe's musical direction, stating, "I love the lane he is in. I love that Westcoast sound."

The late MoneySign Suede's involvement in the "Underrated Remix" serves as a bittersweet tribute to his legacy. Suede was the first to collaborate on the remix, recording his part before its viral success. Known for his smooth delivery and introspective lyrics, Suede's contribution underscores Zoe's and Suede's shared vision of unifying Black and Brown communities in Los Angeles. The song and video pay homage to Suede's impact on the Hip Hop scene and the Huntington Park community he called home.

Zoe Osama's journey in the music industry has been nothing short of remarkable. From his modest beginnings to attracting the attention of industry giants, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to succeed. The release of "Underrated Remix" stands as a testament to his unwavering dedication, tireless work ethic, and his unique ability to connect with audiences.

The music video concludes with a poignant dedication: "In love and memory to all the ones we lost to gang violence trying to provide for their family, may your soul live forever. Long live G5, Teco, MoneySign Suede, Drakeo The Ruler, Nipsey Hussle & many more. Gone but never forgotten! #UNITY."

"Underrated Remix" is now available on all major streaming platforms, solidifying Zoe Osama's place in the music industry alongside legends like Snoop Dogg and E-40.

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2Pac - Trapped (Samuriel Sound) 

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[possible-streetwear]

Above The Law -  Pomona

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[idiotcoward]

Dr. Dre - The Chronic

Classic west coast record from Dr Dre. One of my childhood favorites. Tons of funny moments and load of great verses that have been ingrained into my dna from birth. Seriously, if you’ve never given it an honest shot, you definitely should. It’s popular for a reason!

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[todayinhiphophistory]

Today in Hip Hop History:

Nate Dogg was born August 19, 1969

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B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta - B.G. Knocc Out

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[randomvarious]

Today’s mix:

MTV Party to Go, Volume 8 by Chris Walsh 1995 Hip Hop / G-Funk / R&B

Before Tommy Boy Records went on to define a piece of the 90s by way of a partnership with ESPN to deliver us the stadium dance anthems of Jock Jams, they initially launched into a partnership with MTV in the early 90s to give us a different series called Party to Go. The conceit of it was that each CD or cassette had a ready-made mix that you could just pop in to your player to instantly get a party going. And this is its eighth installment, a DJ mix by an in-house guy at Tommy Boy named Chris Walsh who's also responsible for other mixes in the series.

I reviewed Volume 1 of this series a few months ago and that mix happened to represent what was then a totally confused hodgepodge of what a lot of mainstream American dance music was like back in 1991: hip-house, new jack swing, synthpop, party rap, dance-pop, and some R&B. This volume, though, from late 1995, appears to cast its scope much more narrowly. Besides its incredibly inexplicable inclusion of one of Sheryl Crow's weakest ever singles in the middle (I mean, seriously, what in the fuck?!) and an even more Italian remix of the classic Italo-dance banger, "Rhythm of the Night" by Corona, this album is more or less just a mid-90s top-40 hip hop-oriented mix.

But even though I said that the scope that was cast for this was narrow, it was also, in a way, kind of broad as well, because there's actually hip hop tunes here for different kinds of party atmospheres. Like, I'd say the universal party rap tunes on this mix are undoubtedly Skee-Lo's "I Wish" and Naughty by Nature's "Feel Me Flow." Things like sunshine, cookouts, and swimming pools just immediately come to mind when either of those two songs come on. But then there's songs on here that go with a much chiller type of vibe. Like, you could easily slow-grind on someone with The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Big Poppa," the Puff Daddy mix of Method Man and Mary J. Blige's "I'll Be There for You / You're All I Need to Get By," and the Sting International remix of Shaggy's "Boombastic." Bone Thugs' "1st of tha Month" fits this theme too, even though it's not lyrically sexy or romantic like those other three.

And then there's Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise," the biggest song in the world in 1995 that won so many accolades and also plaudits from critics across the board despite the, uh, lackluster quality of its rapping. It's still a great song that I also happen to love too, but it was funny to see Weird Al take it down a few pegs with "Amish Paradise" and then see Coolio get all huffy about it like some kind of proto-Kanye by saying his beautiful masterpiece had been 'desecrated.' It's a great, classic song, dude, but come on now. For what it's worth, though, Coolio eventually saw the light and cooled off, and his relationship with Weird Al appears to have been cordial for years now.

Anyway, that's more of a party song simply because everyone in the world knows it. It's a big production, but it doesn't really have much of a party vibe to it. It was intended to be a serious song, despite how corny it sounds today. Fool.

Two more things before I sign off here. There's an awesome R&B song on this mix by a female group called Brownstone that appears to have been relatively lost in the sands of time. It went to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even nominated for a Grammy, but I feel like "If You Love Me" is a pretty big forgotten hit. Other thing is that the back cover of this release comes with a note that says, in kind of big lettering, "*includes exclusive mixes not available on any album." And that actually turns out to be a bit of a reach. What it really sounds like is that Chris Walsh couldn't figure out a way to mix this crop of songs together all that well, so he or someone else just simply constructed little passages of their own to make the transitions as seamless as possible. And those passages are sort of just, like, these little, feeble bridges that were hastily made in order to link each track together. And I definitely wouldn't then advertise this mix as having "exclusive mixes" because of those small, unique sections; I mean, that actually feels like a pretty big sleight of hand to me. But the change from that Brownstone song to the Method Man and Mary J. Blige one is actually *really* smooth.

Anyway, despite its faults, this is still a fun trip down memory lane. Can't really complain about a CD that has Biggie, Naughty by Nature, Skee-Lo, Method Man, Mary J., Coolio, Shaggy, and Bone Thugs on it. It's just not really the type of tunes I think of when I hear the words "party to go." However, if my music diet was restricted to just MTV videos that had been in rotation by 1995, then this might actually be what I'd expect the party to sound like too, since you couldn't really find much in the way of actual dance music on MTV back then, or really ever 🤷‍♂️.

This is a pretty good CD to reach for if you just wanna party with some mid-90s hip hop classics though. I mean, it's a bad DJ mix for sure, but the songs are good, and plenty of people love to get down to 90s hip hop tunes. So, this should do the trick, as long as you immediately hit next when that Sheryl Crow song comes on! 😅

Listen to the full mix here.

Highlights:

The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa" Naughty by Nature - "Feel Me Flow" Brownstone - "If You Love Me" Method Man and Mary J. Blige - "I'll Be There for You / You're All I Need to Get By (Puff Daddy mix)" Skee-Lo - "I Wish" Corona - "Rhythm of the Night (R.B.X. Euro mix)" Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - "1st of tha Month" Coolio feat. L.V. - "Gangsta's Paradise" Shaggy - "Boombastic (Sting remix)"

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