Warren G
Biography: Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970) is an American rapper, record producer, and DJ who helped popularize West Coast hip hop during the 1990s. A pioneer of G-funk, he attained mainstream success with his 1994 single "Regulate" (featuring Nate Dogg). He is credited with discovering Snoop Dogg, having introduced the then-unknown rapper to record producer Dr. Dre. His debut studio album, Regulate... G Funk Era (1994), debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 176,000 in its first week. The album has since received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of three million copies. "Regulate" spent 18 weeks within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, with three weeks at number two, while its follow-up, "This D.J.", peaked at number nine. At the 37th Annual Grammy Awards, both songs received nominations for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Solo Performance, respectively. Three songs from his second album, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder (1997), peaked within the top 40, as did his 1998 duet with Nate Dogg, "Nobody Does It Better". Both the album and its follow-up, I Want It All (1999), received gold certifications by the RIAA. His fourth album, The Return of the Regulator (2001), failed to yield his earlier commercial heights. Along with longtime collaborators Snoop Dogg and Nate Dogg, he formed the hip-hop trio 213, named for Long Beach's area code; they released the album The Hard Way (2004) to mild success. His next two albums, 2005's In the Mid-Nite Hour and then 2009's The G Files, were released independently and self-produced. In 2015, he released Regulate... G Funk Era, Part II, an extended play featuring archived recordings of Nate Dogg, who died in 2011. In 2017, "Regulate", certified platinum in 1994, went multi-platinum, propelled by digital downloads. Warren Griffin III was born on November 10, 1970, and grew up in Long Beach, California. He had three sisters and was the only son of Warren Griffin Jr., an airplane mechanic, and Ola, a dietician. They divorced when Warren was 4 and he lived with his mother and three sisters in East Long Beach until he was just about to start middle school. In 1982, Warren went to live with his father in North Long Beach. His new wife, Verna, had three children from a prior marriage, one of whom was Andre Young, the soon-to-become Dr. Dre who in 1984 joined a leading DJ crew, the World Class Wreckin' Cru, which by 1985 doubled as an electro rap group, which in 1987 put out the Los Angeles area's first rap recording under a major label. By then, a Jordan High School student, Warren was playing football and running with friends. In 1988, age 17, Warren was jailed for gun possession. While incarcerated, he took the nickname Warren G. By this time, Dr. Dre was already beginning to experience success as the writer and record producer for Ruthless Records, as well as being a member of N.W.A with Ruthless Records founder Eazy-E and Ice Cube. N.W.A’s landmark album, Straight Outta Compton, was driving the Los Angeles area's rap scene to swiftly drop electro for gangsta. Once out of jail, Warren worked at the Long Beach shipyardsand began focusing on music after Dr. Dre taught him how to use a drum machine. ... Source: Article "Warren G" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
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Big Pun: The Legacy
2009-09-01
Big Pun: The Legacy
Overview: His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-01
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Bigg Snoop Dogg | Raw N Uncut Volume 1
2003-07-22
Bigg Snoop Dogg | Raw N Uncut Volume 1
Overview: Feel like a guestlisted VIP with this all-access look at the 31st-birthday bash of gangsta rap superstar Snoop Dogg. Recorded in 2003, RAW N UNCUT captures all the musical, sexual, and pharmaceutical decadence expected of such a pimped-out event, offering candid and revealing documentary footage of some hardcore partying, as well as guest appearances by P-Diddy, Warren G, Soopafly, Battle Cat, Bishop Don Magic Juan, E-White, Julio G, Goldie Loc, and many of Snoop's closest family and friends.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-22
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The Up in Smoke Tour
2000-12-02
The Up in Smoke Tour
Overview: The Up in Smoke Tour is a West Coast hip hop tour in 2000 featuring artists Ice Cube, Eminem, Proof, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, D12, MC Ren, Westside Connection, Mel-Man, Tha Eastsidaz, Doggy's Angels, Devin The Dude, Warren G, TQ, Truth Hurts and Xzibit.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-12-02
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The Show
1995-08-25
The Show
Overview: A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-08-25
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Xzibit | Restless Xposed
2001-12-11
Xzibit | Restless Xposed
Overview: Restless Xposed is the all-access pass that brings you into the world and behind the scenes of rising hip hop superstar Xzibit as he surges from underground dominance to platinum plus status. Features cameos by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Fred Durst, Master P, Papa Roach and more. Includes all of Xzibit's hottest videos and audio commentary by Xzibit.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-12-11
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The Strip Game
2005-03-08
The Strip Game
Overview: Method Man follows the lives of five strippers living in five different states. More than a voyeuristic trek between strip clubs, the film is an insightful, intimate look at the everyday lives of strippers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-08
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Snoop Dogg | Puff Puff Pass Tour
2004-11-16
Snoop Dogg | Puff Puff Pass Tour
Overview: Roll with Bigg Snoop Dogg and live the life of the Puff Puff Pass Tour! Following Snoop along 29 cities, the tour entertained half a million rabid fans! Kick back, light one up, and watch how Snoop and crew prepare and unwind from such massive pressures!
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-16
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A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
2023-12-10
A GRAMMY Salute To 50 Years Of Hip-Hop
Overview: A once-in-a-lifetime live concert special celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Airing Sunday, Dec. 10, at at 8:30 p.m. ET/8 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+, the two-hour tribute special will feature exclusive performances from hip-hop legends and GRAMMY-winning artists, including Black Thought, Bun B, Common, De La Soul, Jermaine Dupri, J.J. Fad, Talib Kweli, The Lady Of Rage, LL COOL J, MC Sha-Rock, Monie Love, The Pharcyde, Queen Latifah, Questlove, Rakim, Remy Ma, Uncle Luke, and Yo-Yo.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-12-10
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Black Finest: A Collection of 15 Hot Black-Clips
2004-01-01
Black Finest: A Collection of 15 Hot Black-Clips
Overview: 01. Nate Dogg feat. Warren G.: Nobody Does It Better 02. Hoodys: Judgment Day 03. Natural High: B Where I"m At 04. Frankie Cane vs. Rashid: I Got Five On It 05. Trooper Da Don feat. Miss T.: Rockin Dis 06. Down Low: We Do It Like That / Lovething 07. Hoodys: Self Control 08. Fade II Black: Streets Of London 09. Trooper feat. Nostradame: Nostradame 10. Sweet Connection: True 11. Ebony feat. Black Attack: Good Life 12. Down Low: H.I.V. 13. KCI & Jojo feat. Black Rain: Money Man 14. Sonat: Let Me Hear Ya (He Hoo) 15. Rappers Against Racism: Hiroshima
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Tha Eastsidaz
2000-08-29
Tha Eastsidaz
Overview: Snap, Crackle, and Pop are top dogs in the Eastsidaz gang in Long Beach. Pop, also known as Killa, is the alpha dog. He has Crackle and Snap set up a big drug deal that's going to put him on easy street. But Crackle and Snap have their own agenda: they kill the suppliers, take a suitcase of money, and set up Killa to take the fall. Stuck in the state pen in Chino, Killa has his gang figure out what really happened while he hatches an escape plan. Meanwhile, Crackle has kidnaped Killa's sweetie, Booboo, and the government has confiscated his assets. Can Killa Pop escape Chino, rescue Booboo, exact revenge, find the loot, and elude the police? Written by
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-29
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Speedway Junky
1999-02-11
Speedway Junky
Overview: A naive drifter runs away from his army father in hopes of making it on the car racing circuit. In Las Vegas, he meets a young scam artist, who develops a crush on him. He is then introduced to a whole gang led by a young hustler. The racer-to-be then gets a lesson in the wild side, getting involved in one situation after another.
Genres: Romance Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-02-11
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G-Funk
2017-03-10
G-Funk
Overview: G-Funk is the untold story of three childhood friends from East Long Beach who helped commercialize hip hop by developing a sophisticated and melodic new approach – merging Gangsta Rap with elements of Motown, Funk, and R&B.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-10
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Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay
2015-06-14
Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay
Overview: Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. He left prison with a new lease on life, founded an independent record company, and then was murdered just when he began to emerge as a star. For the first time ever, his mother Wanda reveals the true experiences of a hip-hop legend.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-06-14
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Survivor's Guide to Prison
2018-02-23
Survivor's Guide to Prison
Overview: Today, you're more likely to go to prison in the United States than anywhere else in the world. So in the unfortunate case it should happen to you - this is the Survivors Guide to Prison.
Genres: Documentary Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-02-23
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Beef
2003-08-03
Beef
Overview: A documentary on the evolution of MC battles from verbal one-upmanship to street warfare.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-08-03
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Little Richard
2000-02-20
Little Richard
Overview: The story of Little Richard Penniman, from his poor Southern upbringing to dealing with the trials and tribulations of being a Black singer in the 1950s, to his born-again phase and brief "retirement" from rock and roll.
Genres: Drama Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-02-20
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Letter to the President
2005-03-29
Letter to the President
Overview: Feature documentary that showcases the close-knit ties between the Hip Hop Music community and America's social and political policy in the last 30 years.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-29
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Old School
2003-02-21
Old School
Overview: Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-02-21
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