Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), bett… Read Full Bio ↴Warren Griffin III (born November 10, 1970 in Long Beach, California), better known simply as Warren G, is a Grammy award nominated American West Coast rapper, singer, DJ and producer signed to his own label, G-Funk Entertainment. In 1990, Warren G formed the group 213 with Nate Dogg and Snoop Dogg, and in 1994 he exploded onto the Long Beach rap scene with the smash single "Regulate," a duet with Nate Dogg, and its accompanying album, Regulate...G Funk Era. He has since released a further 8 albums on Death Row Records. He grew up in Long Beach listening to his parents' extensive collection of jazz, soul and funk records, also frequently hanging out at the local record store. As a teenager, he and his friends Nate Dogg and future superstar Snoop Dogg formed a rap group called 213, after their area code. Unfortunately, all three had brushes with the law and spent time in jail, which motivated them to get jobs, also working on their music on the side. Eventually, the V.I.P. record store allowed the trio to practice and record in a back room. It was here that Snoop cut the demo "Super Duper Snooper," which G played for his half-brother Dr. Dre at a party. Dre invited all three to his studio and wound up collaborating with Snoop on The Chronic. While G also made several contributions, he opted to develop his talents mostly outside of Dre's shadow. He honed his musical skills while producing such artists as MC Breed and 2Pac. A break came when his vocal collaboration with Mista Grimm, "Indo Smoke," appeared on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. Soon after that, G recorded his debut album for Death Row. "Regulate" appeared on the Above the Rim soundtrack and was released as a single. It quickly became a massive hit, peaking at #2 on the Billboard charts and pushing the album up to the same position. The album eventually went triple platinum, with "This D.J." becoming his second Top 10 hit.

Warren G took nearly three years to complete his second album, returning in the spring of 1997 with Take A Look Over Your Shoulder, which was greeted with decidedly mixed reviews and weak sales. I Want It All followed in 1999 with The Return of the Regulator appearing two years later. In 2005 he signed with Lightyear Enterntainment and released In the Mid-Nite Hour.

Intro Shhhh
Warren G Lyrics

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What's up negros and negrettes?
It's your boy Warren G
You know what I'm saying?
Chillin' with the home boy Mack 10
And we gon' lay a lil' sumpin' down for y'all
Let y'all know what time it is
Show you how we keepin' it real wit' it
You know, cuz this world is built on material thangs

But we ain't trippin' off that
We want y'all to know this, check it

(Chorus)
I want it all; money, fast cars
Diamond rings, gold chains and champagne
Shit, everydamn thing
I want it all; houses, expenses
My own business, a truck, hmm, and a couple o' Benz's
I want it all; brand new socks and drawls
And I'm ballin everytime I stop and talk to y'all
I want it all, all, all, all
I want it all, all, all, all, all

[Warren G]
They say, 'There go Warren G with that envious stare'
I love this game too much, I wish these haters wasn't here
It's a shame, we came too far to turn back
It's a cold world, it gets so hard, you learned that
>From falling, tryin' to walk from crawl
Tryin' to hustle up from broke to ballin'
And, yeah, y'all in effect that's all me
The jiggy G-Z, all my niggas that keep it real and do it easy
Believe me, young nigga, fat meat is greasy
And shit stank, so if you plot a lick and hit a bank
And get away, or get gaffled, the very next day
Don't cry, hold your head up high
And remember what you told yourself, nigga
I said remember what you told yourself, nigga
I said remember what you told yourself, nigga
I said remember what you told yourself, nigga

(Chorus)

[Mack 10]
I want it all, so I got to wake up and ball
And thanks to y'all, I got plaques on the wall
Mack 10 laced with the know how to paper chase
Crushed ice, throw my Rollie face in the platinum fan base
>From net workin' and hustlin', no doubt, I got clout
And live the lifestyle that Robin Leach talkin' about
Slow down player, don't hate cuz you can't relate
The Bently Coupes and kickin' gears on Harley's with the
straights
I got more lime light than Vegas on cable
Will it enable to shoot C-Note "Yo's" at the crap table
And while you can't get off the ground, I'm getting high
A nigga fly and fly, with the desire to build an empire
I strapped up and took flight like a missle
Told them loud and clear as a whistle 'Hoo Bangin' is official'
Handing out gold medallions at roll-call
I'ma ball and never fall cuz Mack 10 want it all
What

(Chorus)

[Warren G]
Me and 10 get paid escapade to the spot
We hot like rocks served on hot blocks
I notice money make the world circulate
So we gon' stack and stack and take a sip and perculate
Bump, let the woofers sub (sub), show the homies love (love)
Warren to the G (G), and Little G-Dub (Dub)
Surface on the low, slide or don't slide at all
Ride or don't ride at all

[Mack 10]

Warren, I couldn't be more serious about my 'fetti
I stay tight on the mic and keep the pen movin' steady
I want it all, dog, and it might be greed
I hate to trip, but I got two little mouths to feed
They don't know nuttin' about no excuses and disrespect
Or somebody bein' jank with they Daddy's royalty check
And at that point, I'm through talkin', dog, enough said
So, if you owe Mack money, then I suggest you break bread
I want it all

(Chorus x3)

[Warren G] [Mack 10]
Mack 10 What up? I know
The paper's out there, ha ha Yeah, Warren G
What up? You know
The paper's out there, ha ha Yeah
G Funk What up? You know
The paper's out there, ha ha That's right
What? Hoo Bangin' What up? We know
The paper's out there, ha ha That's right, what?
The whole world
Paper's out there Speak on it
Ha ha

Wrong: All the hood
Right: All the hood rats What up? You know

Overall Meaning

The song "Intro Shhhh" by Warren G starts with the artist and his friend Mack 10 declaring their desire for wealth and success in life. The song is a celebration of the materialistic lifestyle and the idea of keeping it real while chasing this lifestyle. Warren G even acknowledges the envy and hate that come with success, but he is still determined to achieve it. The song also acknowledges the ruthless and competitive nature of the world, and how it's hard to succeed without falling and rising again.

The lyrics of the song are an embodiment of the West Coast G-Funk style, which was popularized by Warren G and his contemporaries such as Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre. The song's catchy chorus, which features a sample from The Dramatics' "In The Rain," has become a classic and is often mentioned as an anthem of the G-Funk era. The song's verses are equally catchy, with Warren G and Mack 10 delivering clever rhymes and witty wordplay.

The song's production, which was handled by Warren G himself, blends funk, R&B, and hip-hop to create a sound that was distinct from the East Coast and Down South rap styles. The song's use of live instrumentation, particularly the basslines and guitar riffs, gives it a soulful feel that is in keeping with the song's lyrics. Overall, "Intro Shhhh" is a quintessential West Coast hip-hop track that captures the mood and spirit of the G-Funk era.

Line by Line Meaning

What's up negros and negrettes?
Warren G is greeting his listeners in a friendly manner.

It's your boy Warren G
Warren G is introducing himself.

You know what I'm saying?
Warren G is checking if his listeners understand what he's talking about.

Chillin' with the home boy Mack 10
Warren G is relaxing with his friend Mack 10.

And we gon' lay a lil' sumpin' down for y'all
Warren G and Mack 10 are going to perform a rap for their audience.

Let y'all know what time it is
Warren G wants to inform his listeners of the reality of life.

Show you how we keepin' it real wit' it
Warren G wants to demonstrate how he is staying true to himself.

You know, cuz this world is built on material thangs
Warren G believes that society values material possessions highly.

But we ain't trippin' off that
Warren G and Mack 10 do not care about those material possessions.

We want y'all to know this, check it
Warren G and Mack 10 want to impart some knowledge to the audience.

I want it all; money, fast cars
Warren G wants to have everything.

Diamond rings, gold chains and champagne
Warren G desires luxurious items.

Shit, everydamn thing
Warren G means that he wants everything and anything he can have.

I want it all; houses, expenses
Warren G also wants to own his own properties and pay for his bills comfortably.

My own business, a truck, hmm, and a couple o' Benz's
Warren G wants to own a business and several vehicles including Benz's.

I want it all; brand new socks and drawls
Warren G even wants brand new underwear to show his high maintenance desires.

And I'm ballin everytime I stop and talk to y'all
Warren G feels like he's making profit from his performances every time he talks to his audience.

They say, 'There go Warren G with that envious stare'
People criticize Warren G for his envious looks; wanting everything for himself.

I love this game too much, I wish these haters wasn't here
Warren G enjoys rapping so much but doesn't appreciate the negative vibes he gets from his haters.

It's a shame, we came too far to turn back
Warren G feels that they have gone so far already to give up now.

It's a cold world, it gets so hard, you learned that
Warren G believes that the world can be harsh and that you need to toughen up.

>From falling, tryin' to walk from crawl
Warren G means that they have stumbled but learned to pick themselves up and move on.

Tryin' to hustle up from broke to ballin'
Warren G tried to work himself from a tough financial situation to a more stable one.

And, yeah, y'all in effect that's all me
Warren G is receiving positive attention and it's all because of himself.

The jiggy G-Z, all my niggas that keep it real and do it easy
Warren G is recognized for being a smooth and authentic performer with the help of his crew.

Believe me, young nigga, fat meat is greasy
Warren G is emphasizing that in life, you need to work hard to get anywhere.

And shit stank, so if you plot a lick and hit a bank
Warren G advises the audience that if they're going to do something, it should be done well.

And get away, or get gaffled, the very next day
Warren G warns his listeners of the risks of committing unlawful acts.

Don't cry, hold your head up high
Warren G advises his listeners not to be down when they fail but to try again.

And remember what you told yourself, nigga
Warren G advises his audience to remember the values they hold dear.

Me and 10 get paid escapade to the spot
Warren G and Mack 10 get paid to perform at a location.

We hot like rocks served on hot blocks
Warren G and Mack 10 are popular performers and it's like being served a hot dish.

I notice money make the world circulate
Warren G observes that money is a powerful force in society.

So we gon' stack and stack and take a sip and perculate
Warren G and Mack 10 plan to save their money and enjoy their time together.

Warren, I couldn't be more serious about my 'fetti
Mack 10 is serious about earning his money.

I stay tight on the mic and keep the pen movin' steady
Mack 10 focuses on writing lyrics and improving his craft.

I want it all, dog, and it might be greed
Mack 10 also desires everything he sees and admits it may be considered greedy.

I hate to trip, but I got two little mouths to feed
Mack 10 has two children to provide for.

They don't know nuttin' about no excuses and disrespect
Mack 10 doesn't want his children to grow up with a mentality of excuses and not showing respect.

Or somebody bein' jank with they Daddy's royalty check
Mack 10 doesn't want anyone to take advantage of his earnings.

And at that point, I'm through talkin', dog, enough said
Mack 10 doesn't want to speak on the matter anymore.

So, if you owe Mack money, then I suggest you break bread
Mack 10 expects to be paid and advises those who owe him to settle their debts.

All the hood rats What up? You know
Warren G acknowledges his female fans in the audience.

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