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    G-funk, short for gangsta funk, (or funk rap[5]) is a sub-genre of gangsta rap that emerged from the West Coast scene in the early 1990s. The genre is heavily influenced by the synthesizer -heavy 1970s funk sound of Parliament-Funkadelic (aka P-Funk), often incorporated through samples or re-recordings. [4]

  2. Enjoy a mix of classic G-funk and West Coast rap hits from the old school era, capturing the essence of the genre.

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  3. Jul 26, 2016 · G-Funk was a sub-genre of gangster rap that emerged in the early '90s, influenced by funk, synth and bass music. Explore the defining songs of G-Funk, from Snoop Dogg's 'Gin And Juice' to Kam's 'Peace Treaty', with commentary and context.

    • Gin & Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg (1993) Snoop Dogg crafted one of rap’s most memorable introductions with his classic debut album Doggystyle. Much like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic, it reinvented West Coast rap and embedded itself within the culture.
    • Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang – Dr Dre (feat. Snoop Doggy Dogg) (1992) Dr. Dre’s “Nuthin But A ‘G’ Thang” is an enduring G-funk masterpiece, and one of the best Hip Hop songs ever recorded.
    • Regulate – Warren G (feat. Nate Dogg) (1994) There’s so much about Warren G’s “Regulate” that makes it iconic. Sampling the rhythm of Michael McDonald’s song “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near”), as well as Dr. Dre’s “Let Me Ride”, the song tells the story of an attempted carjacking and features the smooth vocals of Nate Dogg.
    • Nobody Does It Better – Nate Dogg (feat. Warren G) (1998) It’s almost impossible not to pay attention when Nate Dogg sings, and on “Nobody Does It Better”, his full range comes to the surface.
  4. G-Funk is the laid-back, Parliament/Funkadelic-inspired variation of gangsta rap developed by Dr. Dre in the early '90s. Distinguished by its whiny, cheap synthesizers, slow grooves, deep bass, and, occasionally, faceless female backing vocals, G-funk became the most popular genre of hip-hop in the early '90s.

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