Warren G. - Regulate G Funk Era on cassette #warreng #regulate #gfunkera #cassetteculture #cassettes
42The song is "Super Soul Sis"
Released in 1994, Regulate... G Funk Era is the platinum-certified debut album from Warren G, and a defining statement of the smooth, laid-back sound that became synonymous with West Coast hip-hop in the mid-‘90s. As the title suggests, the album helped crystallize the G-Funk genre—fusing soulful ‘70s funk samples with hard-hitting beats, melodic synth lines, and streetwise storytelling.
At the center is the massive hit “Regulate,” featuring Nate Dogg, a slick, cinematic track built around a sample of Michael McDonald’s “I Keep Forgettin’.” It became an instant classic, dominating radio and MTV while introducing mainstream audiences to the G-Funk sound pioneered by Warren G’s stepbrother, Dr. Dre. But the album goes deeper than just one hit—tracks like “This DJ,” “Do You See,” and “Super Soul Sis” showcase Warren G’s mellow, conversational flow and knack for production that feels both cool and grounded in reality.
Unlike many of his harder-edged West Coast peers, Warren G approached hip-hop with a smoother, more laid-back vibe—still street, but never over-the-top. Regulate... G Funk Era resonated because it felt authentic, accessible, and endlessly listenable. It’s a record you could cruise to, vibe with, or party to—earning its place not just in hip-hop history, but in the soundtrack of an entire era.