Ep.63 - Warren G
On Ep.63 of DITD: Warren G is one of the most overlooked pioneers in Hip-Hop history. A big hand in not just G-Funk as a subgenre of Hip-Hop, but a big hand in the most notable works in G-Funk's short-lived premiership.
Warren G. We all know him for that one song, that one, amazing song. But when you look deeper than "Regulate", you start to notice that Warren G is one of the most underappreciated pioneers in Hip-Hop history and his story is worthy of its own film.
Despite being one of the biggest architects in the moulding of celebrated West Coast subgenre "G-Funk", his calm persona along with a preference in being behind the scenes made him look smaller compared to the Gods around him; most notably, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg.
Add time to all of that and you got yourself a legacy that, whilst solidified in terms of credit, is very small culturally. Warren G is a legend of the game and we attempt to give him his flowers and etch his name in the Mount Rushmore of G-Funk pioneers.
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (2:07)
Topic Intro - (17:45)
Warren's heartbreaking beginnings - (21:05)
Regulate... G-Funk Era - (35:32)
Take A Look Over Your Shoulder - (43:07)
I Want It All - (50:38)
The Return Of The Regulator (54:41)
213 & Warren's shadowed legacy - (59:30)
Lighter Note - (1:09:40)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
Despite being one of the biggest architects in the moulding of celebrated West Coast subgenre "G-Funk", his calm persona along with a preference in being behind the scenes made him look smaller compared to the Gods around him; most notably, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg.
Add time to all of that and you got yourself a legacy that, whilst solidified in terms of credit, is very small culturally. Warren G is a legend of the game and we attempt to give him his flowers and etch his name in the Mount Rushmore of G-Funk pioneers.
TIMESTAMPS:
Weekly Music Roundup - (2:07)
Topic Intro - (17:45)
Warren's heartbreaking beginnings - (21:05)
Regulate... G-Funk Era - (35:32)
Take A Look Over Your Shoulder - (43:07)
I Want It All - (50:38)
The Return Of The Regulator (54:41)
213 & Warren's shadowed legacy - (59:30)
Lighter Note - (1:09:40)
Thanks for listening. Below are the Social accounts for all parties involved. Be sure to let us know that you're supporting us!
Music - "Pizza And Video Games" by Bonus Points (Thanks to Chillhop Records for the right to use)
HHBTN (Twitter & IG) - @HipHopNumbers
5E (Twitter & IG) - @5thElement_UK
5E Community Discord
ChillHop (Twitter) - @Chillhopdotcom
Bonus Points (Twitter) - @BonusPoints92
Other Podcasts Under The 5EPN:
"What's Good?" W/ Charlie Taylor
In Search of Sauce
Black Women Watch...
5EPN Radio
The Beauty Of Independence
