This D.J

Warren G

About This D.J

"This D. J." is the title of a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in July 1994 as the second single from his debut album, Regulate... G Funk Era. Released as the follow-up to Warren G's smash hit, "Regulate", "This D. J." was another success for Warren, becoming his second consecutive top 10 single in the US, peaking at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was certified gold by the RIAA and sold 600,000 copies. The song was also included in the 2013 video game, Grand Theft Auto V, and plays on the West Coast Classics channel.  


Year:
1994
3:25
11 
#1

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[Chorus]
It's kind of easy when you're listening to the G-Dub sound
Pioneer speakers bumpin as I smoke on a pound
I got the sound fo yo' ass and it's easy to see
That this D.J. be Warren G

Can I get in where I fit in?  Sit in, listen (uh-huh)
Let me conversate better yet Regulate
Shake the spot with my knot, may fade
Cause I don't like to dream about gettin paid
I played ball through the halls, of see-I-S
With Snoop Dogg's big brother, call him Dirty Left
Rack em up crack em up stack em up against the gate
The homies tryin ta catch me but they cain't, wait
Damn, the street lights just came on!
And my momma's in the streets tellin me to come home
I hit the gate and I hops on my Schwinn
And I tell the homies, "Aight then," yeah

[Chorus: x2]

Verse two, (uh-huh), now what the f*ck I do?
Catch the bus to Cal State, or chill with the Voltron crew
And make a few ends on the side
Here comes a baby blue van, time to ride
So I hops in the van with my nigga Tick
And Baby Poppa back then, that was my click
We groovin to Santa Anna
And we plan-on, makin hellafied mount of money (hell yeah)
And what I did for extra fees
Was break niggaz after work playin get like me
I was fourteen years old, havin a sack
Just a young motherfucker eatin ValuPaks
Shootin dice in the corners of the public schools
And I used to gangbang, but now it's a G Thang
And I still know how to make those ends
You don't believe me, go ask the Twinz motherfucker

[Chorus: x2]

Yeah, check dis out, this is I'm O.G.L.B.
KnowhatI'msayin?  I'm on my little O.G. Warren G
And he just droppin this to let you BG's know
What's happen, y'all got to recognize
Cause this is why'know a Long Beach thang
21st Street, but check this out
G gonna go out there, yaknowhatI'msayin?
And handle that shit why'now?  Yeah

[Chorus: x2]

(Hey Greg, I hope you was tapin that shit!)

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Warren G

Warren G (born Warren Griffin III, November 10, 1970), is an American West Coast rapper and hip hop producer. more »

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Written by: BRIAN ENO, CARLOS ALOMAR, DAVID BOWIE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"This D.J" was released on July 12, 1994.
Album Information
This single is part of Warren G's album named "Regulate... G Funk Era", which is his debut studio album.
Chart Performance
"This DJ" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it one of Warren G's most commercially successful songs.
Collaboration
The song features uncredited vocals from O.G.L.B.
Genre
"This D.J." is a song from the G-Funk (Gangsta Funk) subgenre of hip hop.
Sampling
The song includes samples from "Curus", a song by Donald Byrd, and "Love Rollercoaster" by Ohio Players.
Award
"This D.J." was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Rap Solo Performance category in 1995.
Music Video
The music video for "This D.J." was shot in black and white, featuring Warren G driving around South Central, Los Angeles in a lowrider car.
Critical Reception
The song was praised for its laid-back G-funk style, infectious hook, and Warren G's smooth vocal delivery.
Tribute
In 2016, over two decades after its initial release, Warren G performed "This D.J." as a tribute to his late stepbrother, legendary rapper Nate Dogg.
Commercial Use
The song has been used in the soundtrack of many popular video games, including "Grand Theft Auto V".
Legacy
"This D.J" played a key role in establishing the G-Funk sound in the mid-'90s, influencing a new generation of West Coast rappers.

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