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Regulator

INTERVIEW: Warren G on His YouTube Original Documentary ‘G-Funk’ & His Influence on Rap: ‘I’m the G-Funk Era’

Originally posted on Billboard 7/31/2018

When you think of the pioneers of West Coast rap, there are a handful of names that come to mind: Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, 2Pac, Eazy-E, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too $hort. Arguably the most deserving name, however, is consistently glossed over. Warren G, as both an artist and producer, is one of the most important names to the culture, and you might not even know why.

The pioneer of the G-funk era not only ushered in a new musical subgenre, but was personally responsible for introducing Snoop Dogg, Kurupt and Daz Dillinger to Dr. Dre, along with being instrumental in helping to shape the sound of Dre’s first solo album, The Chronic.

Billboard was able to sit down with the Regulator to discuss his YouTube Originals documentary G-Funk and his influence on rap.

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Wyclef

INTERVIEW: Wyclef Jean Breaks Down His Biggest Records & Reveals How “The Score” Was Almost Shelved

Originally posted on HipHopDX 8/31/2017

In the 21 years since the release of The Fugees’ The Score, Wyclef Jean’s star has only grown. From writing some of the biggest hits in contemporary music history to carving out his own lane with solo projects, Wyclef’s body of work is legendary. 

The versatile musician recently stopped by DXHQ ahead of the September 15 release of his Carnival III album to politic with the #DXLive crew about some of his biggest hits in between putting on a live concert for the staff and viewers.

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