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.

Reel Tight Intro
Warren G Lyrics

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Warren G: Check this out, this is
Warren G, chillin' wit' my homeboys
Reel Tight.
That's how we doin' it all night.
So, screw your wig on tight,
smoke a joint,
take a shit,
cause we gonna rock this

motherfucker tonight.

Be-itch

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Warren G's song Reel Tight Intro set the tone for the entire track. The lyrics suggest that Warren G and his friends, the group Reel Tight, are ready to have a wild and exciting night. They are not concerned with being polite or politically correct, as evidenced by the use of the word "motherfucker." This rough language is characteristic of rap music, which often features lyrics that are confrontational and aggressive.

In the midst of these coarse words, however, there is a sense of camaraderie and revelry. Warren G and his friends are inviting the listener to join them in letting loose and having a good time. The phrase "screw your wig on tight" is a colorful way of saying "get ready for a wild ride." The reference to smoking marijuana and taking a bathroom break are both nods to the drug culture that is often associated with hip hop. Overall, the lyrics of Reel Tight Intro give the listener a sense of excitement and anticipation, hinting at the musical energy that is about to be unleashed.

Line by Line Meaning

Check this out, this is Warren G, chillin' wit' my homeboys Reel Tight.
Listen up, it's Warren G here with my friends Reel Tight.

That's how we doin' it all night.
We're going to keep doing what we are doing all night long.

So, screw your wig on tight,
Get ready for a wild time and make sure everything is in place.

smoke a joint,
Light up a marijuana cigarette to enhance the experience.

take a shit,
Take care of any business that needs to be taken care of beforehand.

cause we gonna rock this motherfucker tonight.
We are going to have an awesome time and enjoy ourselves to the fullest.

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