Regulate

Regulate is one of the best songs about Los Angeles. Released in 1994, Regulate was Warren G’s first solo single and it quickly became a West Coast classic. Produced by Dr. Dre, the song samples Michael McDonald’s I Keep Forgettin’ and features Nate Dogg on the chorus. The song also starts with a read introduction referencing dialogue from the film Young Guns. The music video featured scenes from Above the Rim, including an appearance by Tupac Shakur. The lyrics are about two lovers who meet in a dark alley and end up getting into a shootout. Even though the song is based on a true story, it’s still one of the most fun and upbeat tracks about Los Angeles!

Regulate became an MTV staple and the song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 8 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It was number 98 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop and number 108 on Pitchfork Media's "Top 200 Tracks of the 90s".

• Released: 1994
• Songwriters: Nate Dogg, Warren G