Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang

One of the most quintessential songs about Los Angeles is Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang by Dr. Dre. Released in 1992, this song perfectly captures the vibe of LA during the early 1990s – all bass, beats, and bravado. It’s no surprise that Dre was born and raised in Compton, just a few miles south of downtown LA. This song is a celebration of LA’s unique culture and its endless opportunities for young people who are willing to put in the work.

The album's first single, "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang" reached number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 on March 20, 1993, behind "Informer" by Snow, outperformed The Chronic's other singles. The song was selected by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. XXL magazine named it the top hip-hop song of the decade. The song samples "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" by Leon Haywood. In June 1994, it was reissued in certain European countries.

• Released: 1992
• Songwriters: Tracy Curry, Calvin Broadus, Otha Haywood