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Requesting that previous synopsis of song is reinstated. I've referred multiple friends to this post. It was very funny and also informative. Please don't take away the charm that made this so page so special.
216.193.225.202 ( talk) 22:33, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
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Again, it might have been humorous to you, but thats because its clear that you have no understanding of Hip Hop Music. Humor is subjective, you still have yet to give a valid reason why this article shouldnt stay. Original Research and Third party research do not fit; if you do not provide a real reason as to why this article can't stay, its time to take it to your wiki higher ups. Its become clear that you guys have no ideal what youre talking about and have started to take this personally; this cannot be settle with the mods that we have as is. -E 17:18, 30 September 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Empress Ericka ( talk • contribs)
wow...great way of staying neutral there mr editor. You don't think the reason this got drawn into such a huge and long drawn out discussion is because of your attitude and the ridiculous replies back qouting articles a newbie such as most people on this page (including myself) wouldn't have read? So far the only reasonable response from any editor I've seen back is from Korruski who's managed to stay polite and neutral while actual explaining wikipedia protocol rather then linking articles. Speaking of which...how's about you link the "Don't bite" article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 13.21.125.8 ( talk • contribs)
Whilst appreciating that the article with the brilliantly funny synopsis included might not meet the requisite editorial standards, I'd like to offer this thought - that the article may very well attract users who don't normally visit Wikipedia, maybe a portion of the internet population that really needs to be encouraged away from the shallower pools of the internet and into the deeper waters that this outstanding project charts. Maybe there are more important things than inclusion criteria? Mrcakey ( talk) 21:37, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
Apparently this is so popular it's been discussed on a "Administrator's Notice Board" Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive640#Regulate_.28song.29. Just over the last week some new, coherent arguments showing up with some supportable issues with the synopsis and some ways it can be improved. Hopefully this can continue. Cander0000 ( talk) 05:10, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
Just because something is humorous, doesn't mean that it shouldn't be here. The synopsis was an accurate summary of the story told in the song. It was funny because it was based on a rap song. Wikipedia should not remove accurate things that happen to be funny, regardless of intent. 75.211.222.107 ( talk) 17:30, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
Hoped we were done with this nonsense; hopefully this ANI posting will get some more eyes here and allow us to walk away from the deceased equus for good. OhNoitsJamie Talk 22:09, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
This is not an exhaustive list, but it should aid in the discussion of whether to include. Feel free to add anything you find to this list.
I will add to it later when I have time, but will begin with the original reference:
There are countless regular blog posts talking about how "cool" "funny" or whatever. I'm not going to list them here unless someone feels they will help in the conversation. A Google search for "regulate synopsis" or "regulate 'warren g' synopsis" will yield a few hundred. Relatedly, there are many forum posts on the topic but I doubt they would qualify as technical "sources" for our purposes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rooot ( talk • contribs) 22:45, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
I propose the current Wikipedia entry for Regulate (song) be updated with a newly released remix, including nods to all collaborators: Warren G, Nate Dogg, and Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' to Regulate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5wID1FWOk&feature=player_embedded Donrb ( talk) 21:07, 21 March 2011 (UTC)Donrb
Glad to see that someone seems to have taken control of this article and made it once again an encyclopedia article rather than an in-joke among rap fans. Hadn't checked in in a long time...funny to see how many of the posts in favor of the joke article were unsigned.... PurpleChez ( talk) 03:39, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
I didn't realize PurpleChez was your real name (sarcasm). I don't agree with your repeated implication that signing a post with a fake name takes more "stones" than signing a post with a real IP address. That just seems like an ad hominem attempt to discredit people who have made some very valid points. You continue to disparage the old version as a "joke article" even though it contained no inaccuracies and was extremely informative, whereas the current version is full of inaccuracies, unsourced claims, and contains none of the detailed explanations of cultural references that made the older synopsis so useful. It is odd that you stopped by after all this time just to gleefully crow about the gutting of the article. The article may seem more "serious" now because it is more boring, but it is by no means better, more useful, or more accurate as an encyclopedia entry. Therefore, your gloating is about getting over on the "rap fans" you despise for their "rap crap," and in no way reflects some kind of genuine pride in improving wikipedia as a tool. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 00:56, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
Another unsigned comment. Surprise. PurpleChez ( talk) 17:57, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
I assume this article was protected after the death of Nate G. Some time has passed and I believe semi-protection is only supposed to be indefinate in the case of ongoing vandalism, which I don't believe is happening here. Can it be removed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.126.77.164 ( talk) 12:10, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
That seems less like vandalism and more like an editorial dispute about the content of the page, I don't think the latter should be handled by semi-protection.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.129.251.17 ( talk) 13:39, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
This article: Toilet_paper_orientation suffers from the same lack of observation of seriousness. All you good editors are needed there... 128.220.160.6 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 01:52, 19 April 2011 (UTC).
I stopped by this article after listening to Regulate for the first time. I thought "Wow, this article is more bland than most Wiki song articles that I have come across; I wonder what is on the discussion page?" Wow.... what a bunch of worthless bickering.
Just to be sure, I went back and read the synopsis via a previous revision. It actually makes the Wiki entry worth reading. The synopsis is objective; the content being summarized is humorous.
The moderators of this page propose a precedent that is simply not sustainable. Should all objective summaries of humorous content be banned? Imagine the lasting damage to Wikipedia's credibility if someone giggles upon reading an objective account of Dave Chappelle's most popular comedy routines.
If you think the synopsis is too long, then we should attempt to reach agreement on an acceptable abridged version. Any arguments regarding relative humor of the synopsis are subjective, based largely on emotion (therefore inherently illogical), and have no place here. Accordingly, any moderator who substitutes facts and logical reasoning with feelings and emotions has no place on Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.204.83.55 ( talk) 05:41, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
The music video director is Cameron Casey — Preceding
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Explain the section titled "Single." Is anyone else completely baffled by the contents? Also, the "Synopsis" section incorrectly identifies the "hook" of the song. I guess this is what happens when a great, extremely informative article is destroyed by some jerks who thought it wasn't boring enough. It's now useless and riddled with inaccuracies. Congrats, happy with how you improved the encyclopedic validity? smh — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 12:06, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
Track listing of what? This is an article about a "song." Songs do not have track listings. Similarly, the "Personnel" section refers to the "song label." Songs don't have labels. Furthermore, nothing in the "Personnel" section is supported by sources. As for the term "hook," that is generally used for the CHORUS of a song -- see the wiki article on hook (music). One of the sources given is lyricsfreak.com. Not only is that not a "reliable source," it doesn't identify the mentioned passage as the hook anyway. The other source is a Spin article that identifies that passage as "the hook" but since that is an unconventional use of the term it is misleading and doesn't add anything of value to the wiki article. I suggest we revert this article back to the way it was a few years ago when it had a thorough, detailed synopsis full of interesting information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 00:34, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
How in the world a not particularly noteworthy reviewer's mundane misuse of a word in a review of the song is important to the article is beyond me. Talk about "not relevant"! What was the impact of the reviewer using the word "hook?" What is the significance? It's a pointless and misleading inclusion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 08:04, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
Is the YouTube link dead? It will not load up for me.-- 98.87.95.230 ( talk) 20:36, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
I think it is maybe because Im using a iPad? I clink on the link and it says cannot load movie. I can see everything else on YouTube though. I will try tomorrow using my PC.-- 98.87.95.230 ( talk) 00:32, 14 September 2012 (UTC)
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According to this article, Nate Dogg does not appear in the video due to a conflict between Def Jam and Suge Knight. A book that you can't read directly of the internet is cited. But if you've ever watched the video, CLEARLY you will see Nate Dogg in it. Please fix this. 174.101.58.147 ( talk) 05:31, 21 June 2013 (UTC)
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sign of the times by bob james has a piano solo which is also sampled in this
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I think it's worth mentioning that the song is a rare instance of a pop song without a chorus (often called a vocal hook in hip hop) as mentioned in the Rolling Stone oral history of the track linked below. I also think it's interesting that the rerecorded clean version is what was released on the album (not to be confused with the odd editing choices made for the video) and that the original version contained a lot of profanity but nobody seems to have that version. Also mentioned in article. I would like to add both of these points of interest.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/warren-g-and-nate-doggs-regulate-the-oral-history-of-a-hip-hop-classic-20141219 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Torncurtain ( talk • contribs)
I think it's worth mentioning that the lyrics to Jens Lekman's "Sweet Summer Night on Hammer Hill" include: Oh, I still remember "Regulate" with Warren G. Could that have been back in the sweet summer of 1993? [Actually, it would've been 1994] 108.82.244.22 ( talk) 02:44, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
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(This would go under synopsis) On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual intercourse. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone. Nate Dogg, having just arrived in Long Beach, seeks Warren. On his way to find Warren, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. Regardless, he insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement. Warren makes a left turn at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, in the East Hill/Salt Lake neighborhood[6], where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful robbers reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a less than favorable predicament. Meanwhile, Nate passes the women, as they are low on his list of priorities. His primary concern is locating Warren. After curtly casting away the strumpets (whose interest in Nate was such that they crashed their automobile), he serendipitously stumbles upon his friend, Warren G, being held up by the young miscreants. Warren, unaware that Nate is surreptitiously observing the scene unfold, is in disbelief that he’s being robbed. The perpetrators have taken jewelry and a name brand designer watch from Warren, who is so incredulous that he asks what else the robbers intend to steal. This is most likely a rhetorical question. Observing these unfortunate proceedings, Nate realizes that he may have to use his firearm to deliver his friend from harm. The tension crescendos as the robbers point their guns to Warren’s head. Warren senses the gravity of his situation. He cannot believe the events unfolding could happen in his own neighborhood. As he imagines himself in a fantastical escape, he catches a glimpse of his friend, Nate. Nate has seventeen cartridges to expend (sixteen residing in the pistol’s magazine, with a solitary round placed in the chamber and ready to be fired) on the group of robbers, and he uses many of them. Afterward, he generously shares the credit for neutralizing the situation with Warren, though it is clear that Nate did all of the difficult work. Putting congratulations aside, Nate quickly reminds himself that he has committed multiple homicides to save Warren before letting his friend know that there are females nearby if he wishes to fornicate with them. Warren recalls that it was the promise of copulation that coaxed him away from his previous activities, and is thankful that Nate knows a way to satisfy these urges. Nate quickly finds the women who earlier crashed their car on Nate’s account. He remarks to one that he is fond of her physical appeal. The woman, impressed by Nate’s singing ability, asks that he and Warren allow her and her friends to share transportation. Soon, both friends are driving with automobiles full of women to the East Side Motel, presumably to consummate their flirtation in an orgy. The third verse is more expository, with Warren and Nate explaining their G Funk musical style. Nate displays his bravado by claiming that individuals with equivalent knowledge could not even attempt to approach his level of lyrical mastery. There follows a brief discussion of the genre’s musicological features, with special care taken to point out that in said milieu the rhythm is not in fact the rhythm, as one might assume, but actually the bass. Similarly the bass serves a purpose closer to that which the treble would in more traditional musical forms. Nate goes on to note that if any third party smokes as he does, they would find themselves in a state of intoxication daily (from Nate’s other works, it can be inferred that the substance referenced is marijuana). Nate concludes his delineation of the night by issuing a vague threat to “busters,” suggesting that he and Warren will further “regulate” any potential incidents in the future (presumably by engaging their enemies with small arms fire). 2603:8000:EB01:15F:C1F3:A235:50B6:8EC3 ( talk) 18:58, 4 March 2021 (UTC)
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Requesting that previous synopsis of song is reinstated. I've referred multiple friends to this post. It was very funny and also informative. Please don't take away the charm that made this so page so special.
216.193.225.202 ( talk) 22:33, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
Not done: Wikipedia is not a humor site. You may be looking for
Uncylopedia.
OhNoitsJamie
Talk
22:42, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
Again, it might have been humorous to you, but thats because its clear that you have no understanding of Hip Hop Music. Humor is subjective, you still have yet to give a valid reason why this article shouldnt stay. Original Research and Third party research do not fit; if you do not provide a real reason as to why this article can't stay, its time to take it to your wiki higher ups. Its become clear that you guys have no ideal what youre talking about and have started to take this personally; this cannot be settle with the mods that we have as is. -E 17:18, 30 September 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Empress Ericka ( talk • contribs)
wow...great way of staying neutral there mr editor. You don't think the reason this got drawn into such a huge and long drawn out discussion is because of your attitude and the ridiculous replies back qouting articles a newbie such as most people on this page (including myself) wouldn't have read? So far the only reasonable response from any editor I've seen back is from Korruski who's managed to stay polite and neutral while actual explaining wikipedia protocol rather then linking articles. Speaking of which...how's about you link the "Don't bite" article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 13.21.125.8 ( talk • contribs)
Whilst appreciating that the article with the brilliantly funny synopsis included might not meet the requisite editorial standards, I'd like to offer this thought - that the article may very well attract users who don't normally visit Wikipedia, maybe a portion of the internet population that really needs to be encouraged away from the shallower pools of the internet and into the deeper waters that this outstanding project charts. Maybe there are more important things than inclusion criteria? Mrcakey ( talk) 21:37, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
Apparently this is so popular it's been discussed on a "Administrator's Notice Board" Wikipedia:Administrators'_noticeboard/IncidentArchive640#Regulate_.28song.29. Just over the last week some new, coherent arguments showing up with some supportable issues with the synopsis and some ways it can be improved. Hopefully this can continue. Cander0000 ( talk) 05:10, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
Just because something is humorous, doesn't mean that it shouldn't be here. The synopsis was an accurate summary of the story told in the song. It was funny because it was based on a rap song. Wikipedia should not remove accurate things that happen to be funny, regardless of intent. 75.211.222.107 ( talk) 17:30, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
Hoped we were done with this nonsense; hopefully this ANI posting will get some more eyes here and allow us to walk away from the deceased equus for good. OhNoitsJamie Talk 22:09, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
This is not an exhaustive list, but it should aid in the discussion of whether to include. Feel free to add anything you find to this list.
I will add to it later when I have time, but will begin with the original reference:
There are countless regular blog posts talking about how "cool" "funny" or whatever. I'm not going to list them here unless someone feels they will help in the conversation. A Google search for "regulate synopsis" or "regulate 'warren g' synopsis" will yield a few hundred. Relatedly, there are many forum posts on the topic but I doubt they would qualify as technical "sources" for our purposes. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rooot ( talk • contribs) 22:45, 11 November 2010 (UTC)
I propose the current Wikipedia entry for Regulate (song) be updated with a newly released remix, including nods to all collaborators: Warren G, Nate Dogg, and Michael McDonald - I Keep Forgettin' to Regulate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xp5wID1FWOk&feature=player_embedded Donrb ( talk) 21:07, 21 March 2011 (UTC)Donrb
Glad to see that someone seems to have taken control of this article and made it once again an encyclopedia article rather than an in-joke among rap fans. Hadn't checked in in a long time...funny to see how many of the posts in favor of the joke article were unsigned.... PurpleChez ( talk) 03:39, 24 March 2011 (UTC)
I didn't realize PurpleChez was your real name (sarcasm). I don't agree with your repeated implication that signing a post with a fake name takes more "stones" than signing a post with a real IP address. That just seems like an ad hominem attempt to discredit people who have made some very valid points. You continue to disparage the old version as a "joke article" even though it contained no inaccuracies and was extremely informative, whereas the current version is full of inaccuracies, unsourced claims, and contains none of the detailed explanations of cultural references that made the older synopsis so useful. It is odd that you stopped by after all this time just to gleefully crow about the gutting of the article. The article may seem more "serious" now because it is more boring, but it is by no means better, more useful, or more accurate as an encyclopedia entry. Therefore, your gloating is about getting over on the "rap fans" you despise for their "rap crap," and in no way reflects some kind of genuine pride in improving wikipedia as a tool. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 00:56, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
Another unsigned comment. Surprise. PurpleChez ( talk) 17:57, 29 May 2013 (UTC)
I assume this article was protected after the death of Nate G. Some time has passed and I believe semi-protection is only supposed to be indefinate in the case of ongoing vandalism, which I don't believe is happening here. Can it be removed? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.126.77.164 ( talk) 12:10, 6 April 2011 (UTC)
That seems less like vandalism and more like an editorial dispute about the content of the page, I don't think the latter should be handled by semi-protection.. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 162.129.251.17 ( talk) 13:39, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
This article: Toilet_paper_orientation suffers from the same lack of observation of seriousness. All you good editors are needed there... 128.220.160.6 ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 01:52, 19 April 2011 (UTC).
I stopped by this article after listening to Regulate for the first time. I thought "Wow, this article is more bland than most Wiki song articles that I have come across; I wonder what is on the discussion page?" Wow.... what a bunch of worthless bickering.
Just to be sure, I went back and read the synopsis via a previous revision. It actually makes the Wiki entry worth reading. The synopsis is objective; the content being summarized is humorous.
The moderators of this page propose a precedent that is simply not sustainable. Should all objective summaries of humorous content be banned? Imagine the lasting damage to Wikipedia's credibility if someone giggles upon reading an objective account of Dave Chappelle's most popular comedy routines.
If you think the synopsis is too long, then we should attempt to reach agreement on an acceptable abridged version. Any arguments regarding relative humor of the synopsis are subjective, based largely on emotion (therefore inherently illogical), and have no place here. Accordingly, any moderator who substitutes facts and logical reasoning with feelings and emotions has no place on Wikipedia. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.204.83.55 ( talk) 05:41, 16 June 2011 (UTC)
The music video director is Cameron Casey — Preceding
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Explain the section titled "Single." Is anyone else completely baffled by the contents? Also, the "Synopsis" section incorrectly identifies the "hook" of the song. I guess this is what happens when a great, extremely informative article is destroyed by some jerks who thought it wasn't boring enough. It's now useless and riddled with inaccuracies. Congrats, happy with how you improved the encyclopedic validity? smh — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 12:06, 14 May 2012 (UTC)
Track listing of what? This is an article about a "song." Songs do not have track listings. Similarly, the "Personnel" section refers to the "song label." Songs don't have labels. Furthermore, nothing in the "Personnel" section is supported by sources. As for the term "hook," that is generally used for the CHORUS of a song -- see the wiki article on hook (music). One of the sources given is lyricsfreak.com. Not only is that not a "reliable source," it doesn't identify the mentioned passage as the hook anyway. The other source is a Spin article that identifies that passage as "the hook" but since that is an unconventional use of the term it is misleading and doesn't add anything of value to the wiki article. I suggest we revert this article back to the way it was a few years ago when it had a thorough, detailed synopsis full of interesting information. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 00:34, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
How in the world a not particularly noteworthy reviewer's mundane misuse of a word in a review of the song is important to the article is beyond me. Talk about "not relevant"! What was the impact of the reviewer using the word "hook?" What is the significance? It's a pointless and misleading inclusion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.91.74.103 ( talk) 08:04, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
Is the YouTube link dead? It will not load up for me.-- 98.87.95.230 ( talk) 20:36, 13 September 2012 (UTC)
I think it is maybe because Im using a iPad? I clink on the link and it says cannot load movie. I can see everything else on YouTube though. I will try tomorrow using my PC.-- 98.87.95.230 ( talk) 00:32, 14 September 2012 (UTC)
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According to this article, Nate Dogg does not appear in the video due to a conflict between Def Jam and Suge Knight. A book that you can't read directly of the internet is cited. But if you've ever watched the video, CLEARLY you will see Nate Dogg in it. Please fix this. 174.101.58.147 ( talk) 05:31, 21 June 2013 (UTC)
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sign of the times by bob james has a piano solo which is also sampled in this
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I think it's worth mentioning that the song is a rare instance of a pop song without a chorus (often called a vocal hook in hip hop) as mentioned in the Rolling Stone oral history of the track linked below. I also think it's interesting that the rerecorded clean version is what was released on the album (not to be confused with the odd editing choices made for the video) and that the original version contained a lot of profanity but nobody seems to have that version. Also mentioned in article. I would like to add both of these points of interest.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/warren-g-and-nate-doggs-regulate-the-oral-history-of-a-hip-hop-classic-20141219 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Torncurtain ( talk • contribs)
I think it's worth mentioning that the lyrics to Jens Lekman's "Sweet Summer Night on Hammer Hill" include: Oh, I still remember "Regulate" with Warren G. Could that have been back in the sweet summer of 1993? [Actually, it would've been 1994] 108.82.244.22 ( talk) 02:44, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
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(This would go under synopsis) On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual intercourse. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone. Nate Dogg, having just arrived in Long Beach, seeks Warren. On his way to find Warren, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. Regardless, he insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement. Warren makes a left turn at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, in the East Hill/Salt Lake neighborhood[6], where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful robbers reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a less than favorable predicament. Meanwhile, Nate passes the women, as they are low on his list of priorities. His primary concern is locating Warren. After curtly casting away the strumpets (whose interest in Nate was such that they crashed their automobile), he serendipitously stumbles upon his friend, Warren G, being held up by the young miscreants. Warren, unaware that Nate is surreptitiously observing the scene unfold, is in disbelief that he’s being robbed. The perpetrators have taken jewelry and a name brand designer watch from Warren, who is so incredulous that he asks what else the robbers intend to steal. This is most likely a rhetorical question. Observing these unfortunate proceedings, Nate realizes that he may have to use his firearm to deliver his friend from harm. The tension crescendos as the robbers point their guns to Warren’s head. Warren senses the gravity of his situation. He cannot believe the events unfolding could happen in his own neighborhood. As he imagines himself in a fantastical escape, he catches a glimpse of his friend, Nate. Nate has seventeen cartridges to expend (sixteen residing in the pistol’s magazine, with a solitary round placed in the chamber and ready to be fired) on the group of robbers, and he uses many of them. Afterward, he generously shares the credit for neutralizing the situation with Warren, though it is clear that Nate did all of the difficult work. Putting congratulations aside, Nate quickly reminds himself that he has committed multiple homicides to save Warren before letting his friend know that there are females nearby if he wishes to fornicate with them. Warren recalls that it was the promise of copulation that coaxed him away from his previous activities, and is thankful that Nate knows a way to satisfy these urges. Nate quickly finds the women who earlier crashed their car on Nate’s account. He remarks to one that he is fond of her physical appeal. The woman, impressed by Nate’s singing ability, asks that he and Warren allow her and her friends to share transportation. Soon, both friends are driving with automobiles full of women to the East Side Motel, presumably to consummate their flirtation in an orgy. The third verse is more expository, with Warren and Nate explaining their G Funk musical style. Nate displays his bravado by claiming that individuals with equivalent knowledge could not even attempt to approach his level of lyrical mastery. There follows a brief discussion of the genre’s musicological features, with special care taken to point out that in said milieu the rhythm is not in fact the rhythm, as one might assume, but actually the bass. Similarly the bass serves a purpose closer to that which the treble would in more traditional musical forms. Nate goes on to note that if any third party smokes as he does, they would find themselves in a state of intoxication daily (from Nate’s other works, it can be inferred that the substance referenced is marijuana). Nate concludes his delineation of the night by issuing a vague threat to “busters,” suggesting that he and Warren will further “regulate” any potential incidents in the future (presumably by engaging their enemies with small arms fire). 2603:8000:EB01:15F:C1F3:A235:50B6:8EC3 ( talk) 18:58, 4 March 2021 (UTC)