This D.J.
Warren G(워렌 지) Lyrics


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[Chorus]
It's kind of easy when you're listening to the G-Dub sound
Pioneer speakers bumpin as I smoke on a pound
I got the sound fo yo' ass and it's easy to see
That this D.J. be Warren G

Can I get in where I fit in? Sit in, listen (uh-huh)
Let me conversate better yet Regulate
Shake the spot with my knot, may fade
Cause I don't like to dream about gettin paid
I played ball through the halls, of see-I-S
With Snoop Dogg's big brother, call him Dirty Left
Rack em up crack em up stack em up against the gate
The homies tryin ta catch me but they cain't, wait
Damn, the street lights just came on!
And my momma's in the streets tellin me to come home
I hit the gate and I hops on my Schwinn
And I tell the homies, "Aight then," yeah

[Chorus: x2]

Verse two, (uh-huh), now what the fuck I do?
Catch the bus to Cal State, or chill with the Voltron crew
And make a few ends on the side
Here comes a baby blue van, time to ride
So I hops in the van with my nigga Tick
And Baby Poppa back then, that was my click
We groovin to Santa Anna
And we plan-on, makin hellafied mount of money (hell yeah)
And what I did for extra fees
Was break niggaz after work playin get like me
I was fourteen years old, havin a sack
Just a young motherfucker eatin ValuPaks
Shootin dice in the corners of the public schools
And I used to gangbang, but now it's a G Thang
And I still know how to make those ends
You don't believe me, go ask the Twinz motherfucker

[Chorus: x2]

Yeah, check dis out, this is I'm O.G.L.B.
KnowhatI'msayin? I'm on my little O.G. Warren G
And he just droppin this to let you BG's know
What's happen, y'all got to recognize
Cause this is why'know a Long Beach thang
21st Street, but check this out
G gonna go out there, yaknowhatI'msayin?
And handle that shit why'now? Yeah

[Chorus: x2]





(Hey Greg, I hope you was tapin that shit!)

Overall Meaning

The song This D.J by Warren G is a nostalgic trip down memory lane as he reminisces about his youth in Long Beach, California. The chorus asserts the power of the G-Dub sound, with Pioneer speakers bumping and Warren G as the DJ in charge of the party. He paints a picture of his adolescence, hanging out with his homies and enjoying life, while also making some money on the side. Warren G describes his days playing basketball in school with Dirty Left, trying to avoid his mom's calls to come home, and cruising with his clique in a baby blue van, all while making a hustle on the side. The lyrics showcase a fun-loving and carefree attitude, with Warren G just trying to enjoy life to the fullest.


The song's catchy chorus and smooth beat made it a hit when it was released in 1994, reaching number nine on the US Hot 100 chart. It features samples from Michael McDonald's I Keep Forgettin', Kool and the Gang's Summer Madness, and the Funkadelic's (Not Just) Knee Deep. The music video for This D.J was directed by Tim Story, who later directed the Fantastic Four films, and features cameos from many West Coast rappers, including Ice Cube and Dr. Dre. The video also features a tribute to Warren G's stepbrother, Nate Dogg, who sings the chorus on the song.


Line by Line Meaning

It's kind of easy when you're listening to the G-Dub sound
Listening to the G-Dub sound makes things a little easier.


Pioneer speakers bumpin as I smoke on a pound
I smoke as I listen to Pioneer speakers blaring in the background.


I got the sound fo yo' ass and it's easy to see
It's quite evident that the sound I produce is for you.


That this D.J. be Warren G
I am Warren G and I am the D.J.


Can I get in where I fit in? Sit in, listen (uh-huh)
Can I be a part of this scene? May I just sit and listen?


Let me conversate better yet Regulate
Let us have a conversation or better yet, let's fix what's wrong.


Shake the spot with my knot, may fade
I create a buzz wherever I go and I may fade away after a while.


Cause I don't like to dream about gettin paid
I do not like to spend time daydreaming about making money.


I played ball through the halls of see-I-S
I played basketball in the hallways of See-I-S School.


With Snoop Dogg's big brother, call him Dirty Left
I played with Dirty Left, who happens to be Snoop Dogg's older brother.


Rack em up crack em up stack em up against the gate
We line up playing pool with our friends next to the fence.


The homies tryin ta catch me but they cain't, wait
My friends are attempting to catch me but they cannot.


Damn, the street lights just came on!
I realize it's late when I see the street lights turn on.


And my momma's in the streets tellin me to come home
My mother is out in the streets asking me to come home.


I hit the gate and I hops on my Schwinn
I ride my bicycle to get home.


And I tell the homies, "Aight then," yeah
I tell my friends, "Okay, see you later."


Verse two, (uh-huh), now what the fuck I do?
What should I do in verse two?


Catch the bus to Cal State, or chill with the Voltron crew
Should I take the bus to Cal State or hang out with the Voltron crew?


And make a few ends on the side
I decide to make some extra cash on the side.


Here comes a baby blue van, time to ride
A baby blue van approaches, and it's time to take a ride.


So I hops in the van with my nigga Tick
I jump into the van with my friend, Tick.


We groovin to Santa Anna
We are cruising around in Santa Ana.


And we plan-on, makin hellafied mount of money (hell yeah)
We intend to make a lot of money.


And what I did for extra fees
I did some additional business to collect extra fees.


Was break niggaz after work playin get like me
I would take advantage of people playing pool after work by winning against them.


I was fourteen years old, havin a sack
I was just fourteen years old and already had a bag of something.


Just a young motherfucker eatin ValuPaks
As a young person, I ate ValuPaks.


Shootin dice in the corners of the public schools
We played dice games in the corners of public schools.


And I used to gangbang, but now it's a G Thang
I used to be part of a gang, but now things have changed.


And I still know how to make those ends
I still know how to make money.


You don't believe me, go ask the Twinz motherfucker
If you don't believe me, simply ask the Twinz.


Yeah, check dis out, this is I'm O.G.L.B.
This is O.G.L.B., and listen to what I have to say.


KnowhatI'msayin? I'm on my little O.G. Warren G
You understand what I'm saying? I'm Warren G, the OG.


And he just droppin this to let you BG's know
I'm dropping this to let all of the BGs know, this is what's up.


What's happen, y'all got to recognize
You guys have to recognize what's happening.


Cause this is why'know a Long Beach thang
This is what happens in Long Beach.


21st Street, but check this out
We're on the 21st Street, but listen to this.


Gonna go out there, yaknowhatI'msayin?
I'm going to go out there, you know what I'm saying?


And handle that shit why'now? Yeah
I'm going to handle things, you know what I mean? Yeah.


(Hey Greg, I hope you was taping that shit!)
Hey Greg, I hope you recorded this.




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Warren G is one of the most underrated artists from the West 90's

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