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
3:23
41 
#2

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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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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.
Chart Performance
The song charted at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, notably becoming Warren G's second top-10 hit, following his previous song, "Regulate."
Music Video
The 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.
Track Popularity
It's often praised for the smooth vocal hooks and catchy rhythms that epitomize the laid-back West Coast G-funk sound.
G-Funk Era
The 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.
Warren G and Dr. Dre
Warren 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.
Certification
The single "This D.J." has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
Collaboration Info
The masterful Warren G not only provides vocals on the track but also produced the song, demonstrating his prowess in the studio.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "This D.J." reflect Warren G’s experiences and perspective of life, making it a personal narrative with a universal appeal.
Use in Popular Culture
Given its popularity, "This D.J." has found its way into a variety of films and sampling tracks over the years.

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