![]() The album was re-released in 2014, to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the album. The album later went on the sell over 3 million copies in the US and has been certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Top 200 albums chart, selling 176,000 in its opening week. Warren G also received two Grammy nominations: "This D.J." was nominated for a 1995 Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance, while "Regulate" was nominated for a 1995 Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. He's a romantic, in love with soft sound." Critic Robert Christgau commented positively regarding the coolly menacing nature of the music. Spin highly recommended the album, concluding: "Truth be told, Warren G. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. “Regulate.‹ The template Album ratings is being considered for merging. › Professional ratings Review scores From a business perspective, Regulate… G Funk Era also saved the once mighty Def Jam turning their fortunes around after a period of financial uncertainty! Yes, that’s right this album saved Def Jam Records. Its success not only validated Warren’s decision to go it alone but also confirmed he could make it without his powerful stepbrother, and produce an entire hit record himself. Regulate… G Funk Era was a major hit record that went 3x platinum. It proved to be a calculated risk that paid dividends. Warren G didn’t benefit too much from the monster success of those albums therefore, and chose a different route by seeking a record deal with east coast backing, having got Dre’s blessing to go his own way. Warren G had alot to do with way more than he was originally credited. ![]() ![]() He was never signed to the label however, and only appears once on The Chronic (1992) (on the intro skit to “Deeez Nuuuts”) and once on Doggystyle (1993) (“Ain’t No Fun (If the Homies Can’t Have None)”). Dre’s stepbrother and a friend of Snoop’s since a young age placed Warren G as part of the circle of talent Dre and Suge Knight had assembled at Death Row Records. It was released in Jby Violator Records and distributed by Rush Associated Labels.īeing Dr. Regulate… G Funk Era is the debut studio album by American rapper Warren G. ![]()
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