This D.J.
Warren G
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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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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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10 facts about this song
Song Release"This D.J." was released as a single in 1994. It's one of the hit songs from Warren G's debut studio album "Regulate... G Funk Era" that peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Chart PerformanceThe song charted at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, notably becoming Warren G's second top-10 hit, following his previous song, "Regulate."
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Music VideoThe music video for "This D.J." was directed by none other than F. Gary Gray, the well-known Hollywood director, giving the video a cinematic flair.
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Track PopularityIt's often praised for the smooth vocal hooks and catchy rhythms that epitomize the laid-back West Coast G-funk sound.
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G-Funk EraThe song forms one of the cornerstones of the G-funk era in the 90s, characterized by melodic synthesizers, slow heavy beats, and the incorporation of funk music.
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Warren G and Dr. DreWarren G, the creator of "This D.J.", is famed legendary rapper Dr. Dre’s stepbrother. Their careers intertwined and played a major role in shaping the hip hop scene.
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CertificationThe single "This D.J." has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Collaboration InfoThe masterful Warren G not only provides vocals on the track but also produced the song, demonstrating his prowess in the studio.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "This D.J." reflect Warren G’s experiences and perspective of life, making it a personal narrative with a universal appeal.
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Use in Popular CultureGiven its popularity, "This D.J." has found its way into a variety of films and sampling tracks over the years.
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