About this song
The song is described as a storybook rap that marks the meeting point of early rap traditions and the gangsta image that was being formed at the time.
What it's about
The song is presented as an allegory in which Nate Dogg must get past the burden of the gangsta image before moving on to laying down the G-funk philosophy.
Fun facts
- Samples “Wikka Wrap by The Evasions” and “Mothership Connection (Star Child) by Parliament”.
- Sampled in 21 other songs, like “Chapo Flow by Period Tears”.
- Covered 3 times, including “Best Song From A Movie Medley by Ramones”.
- Written by Ed Sanford, Jerry Leiber, Michael McDonald, Mike Stoller, Nate Dogg and Warren G.
- Produced by Warren G.
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