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Warren G Bio
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Warren G
Warren Griffin III (popularly known as Warren G.) was born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California. Griffin gained notoriety as a West Coast rapper and producer in the early 90s, and his popularity continues today.
Griffin’s career began in 1991 when he co-founded the band 213. Other members included Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg. Griffin’s step-brother was influential producer Dr. Dre to whom he introduced 213. Dre enjoyed what he heard, but was convinced each member would be more successful as a solo act. He signed both Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg to his record company, Death Row Records, of which Suge Knight was also an owner. While Griffin was not signed, he did contribute to Dre’s album The Chronic (1992) as well as many other albums released on the Death Row label.
Struggling to get his name heard in the booming era of rap/hip-hop, Griffin, Nate Dogg and Mista Grimm released a track entitled Indo Smoke (1993).
The following year, Griffin’s debut album was released on Def Jam. Regulate…G Funk Era included the hits Regulate and the MTV video favorite This DJ. The album was extremely successful, and Warren G. became a formidable name in the rap industry.
It wasn’t until 1997 that his next record would come out, but the wait proved to be worthwhile. He released Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (Reality) which included the hit remake I Shot the Sheriff and greatly aided in the album’s journey to double platinum. Griffin’s mellow style was heightened even further for this album, helping make the hip-hop album palatable for commercial audiences.
In 1999, Griffin’s new album I Want It All came barreling onto the music scene. This album was widely regarded as his most musically literate and complex work, ultimately shying from pure rap and opting for a jazz-rock style. The album contained many guest vocalists including Mack 10, Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Eve. The single I Want it All found commercial success and praise as it consistently remained in the MTV and VH1 music video rotation. Griffin’s image had dramatically changed from the “gangsta” of his Regulator days, but it was a change he embraced.
In 2001, Griffin optimistically released The Return of the Regulator, meant to recapture the commercial success of his 1994 release. Unfortunately, sales were disappointing and the album did not produce a single hit. However, the unimpressive sales did not accurately depict the quality of music. Artistically executed and musically substantial, the tracks remain some of the best in his catalogue.
Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Griffin reunited in 2003 to record the album The Hard Way. Billed as 213, the single Groupie Luv was successful, and the album itself reached #4 on the Billboard charts.
Continuing to create music, Griffin released In the Mid-Nite Hour in 2005. He is currently collaborating on The Blue Carpet Treatment, Snoop Dogg’s newest album.
Griffin has also made several appearances in film. Fans may recognize his bit parts from Speedway Junky (1999), Little Richard (2000), and All of Us (2005). Also in 2003, he briefly appeared as himself alongside Will Ferrell, Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn in the film Old School. Griffin has also provided his voice talents to the videogame Def Jam: Fight for NY, voicing his own character.
Griffin’s musical success and charitable generosity to his hometown of Long Beach, California are so noteworthy that August 1st through the 6th was deemed “Warren G Week” by Long Beach mayor Beverly O’Neall. His acts of charity included donations of toys and reading glasses to underprivileged youths as well as a benefit concert whose proceeds assisted the Willie McGinest Freedom School. |
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Warren G - Co-founded the band '213' which included Snoop Dogg .
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Warren G - Appeared in 'Old School' alongside Will Ferrell .
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Warren G - Appeared in 'Old School' along with Luke Wilson .
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