N.W.A.'s "Straight Outta Compton" (1988) was probably my only significant exposure to any sort of hip-hop until recently; and I'll have to talk about that album one day, but right now I want to talk about Warren G's "Regulate...G Funk Era" or simply just "G Funk Era".
Warren sounds phenomenal. His voice carries his lyrics with a cool, calm, confidence that compliments the downbeat, head-bob-inducing bass and funky guitar riffs present in his songs. It's a pretty flawless combination, all of these elements, and I really enjoy it.
"G Funk Era" is not an album of hate and anger, and I was pleasantly surprised (having come from N.W.A. mind you). The album is the emotional equivalent, I think, of chilling with your friends and talking about life; it's always relaxed and isn't entirely too positive or negative.
"Regulate...G Funk Era" is a damn fine album, and it's casually-bad-ass qualities cannot be understated.
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