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.

Relax Ya Mind
Warren G Lyrics

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It's that nigga Gz WheeZ
Back for the 9-see
I ex sippin on the yak so people want to know what's next
Ain't nuthin changed, another day a new time

With this uptempo beat with the G-Funk rhyme
Regulatin state to state, coast to coast
Its all about the call of greens, yak, lets toast

'Cause its a ballin society

I try to be the dopest I can be in this industry
But you don't hear me
I think ya betta, I think ya betta
'Cause when I, get it goin on I ain't gonna let up

I set up, the g-funk family and we
Funkin up the industry until eternity
Its alright with you if its alright with me,
We'll get down to the sounds of the LBC

[Chorus: x 2]
Relax your mind, your mind, your mind
Relax your mind and let your conscious be freein you down
To the sounds of the Warren G

It ain't easy bein G'z
But the lifestyle I chose, the status to which I rose
The doors, I open, I'm loccin, I'm scopin
Through the eyes of the G Child

I see many try to duplicate the LBC style
But it ain't even happenin like that
I was time I had to make a comeback
And get mine, you know I'm genuine

Been in motion with the potion with Snoop since 89
Devotion is the key for me so,
Relax your mind and let your conscious be free
The homey just touched down, foolin wit a pound
Put yo gun down, so you can walk a safe ground

[Chorus: x 2]

I know it's been hard on you for about two, so
I had to relax your mind, I thought you knew
Ain't nothin but a Long Beach party
With yo hands in the air, with the twist of Coke and Bacardi

All the homeys around and the slingshot t-shirts
Skirts wit the baby fat it'll work
Pass me the indosmoke and get locced
From the beach to the bay, makin them sway

Like the ocean in motion, we coastin
Relax your mind and keep floatin (floatin, floatin, floatin)
And walk a safe ground

[Chorus: x 6]

Overall Meaning

In Warren G's song, "Relax Ya Mind," he presents himself as Gz WheeZ, rapping about his relaxed and laid back lifestyle. The song begins with him sipping on some Yak (cognac) while others are curious about what he has planned next. Warren G assures his listeners that nothing has changed; it's just another day in his life with a new beat to rap over. He talks about traveling and making music across the country and how it's all about the money, power, and success. He prides himself on being the best in the industry, but he feels that people don't give him enough credit. He gives a shoutout to other G-funk rappers and asserts his dedication to the genre. The song's chorus is repeated throughout, reminding the audience to relax their minds to the LBC (Long Beach, California) vibe.

The lyrics of "Relax Ya Mind" paint a picture of Warren G's lifestyle and his laid-back attitude. He raps about how the West Coast rap scene has taken over and how he's worked hard to compete with the other rappers in the game. He assures his audience that he's sincere and genuine, devoted to the music that has been his passion since he started with Snoop Dogg back in the days. The chorus is a reminder to enjoy life, let go of the stresses that come with it, and listen to the sounds of the Warren G.

Line by Line Meaning

It's that nigga Gz WheeZ
Warren G is back on the scene

Back for the 9-see
Warren G is back for the 90s

I ex sippin on the yak so people want to know what's next
Warren G is enjoying some cognac and people are curious about his next move

Ain't nuthin changed, another day a new time
Despite the passage of time, life is still the same

With this uptempo beat with the G-Funk rhyme
The song has an energetic tempo and Warren G's signature G-Funk style

Regulatin state to state, coast to coast
Warren G is making his mark across the country

Its all about the call of greens, yak, lets toast
Warren G enjoys the finer things in life like money, cognac, and celebration

'Cause its a ballin society
The society values success and financial prosperity

I try to be the dopest I can be in this industry
Warren G strives to be the best in the music industry

But you don't hear me
Despite his efforts, Warren G feels like he isn't being heard

I think ya betta, I think ya betta
Warren G challenges the listener to recognize his talent

'Cause when I, get it goin on I ain't gonna let up
When Warren G is in his element, he won't stop

I set up, the g-funk family and we
Warren G established the G-Funk family and they work together

Funkin up the industry until eternity
Warren G and the G-Funk family will make a lasting impact on the music industry

Its alright with you if its alright with me,
Warren G is willing to collaborate if the other party is also willing

We'll get down to the sounds of the LBC
They will enjoy the music that comes from Long Beach, California

[Chorus: x 2]
The chorus repeats twice

Relax your mind, your mind, your mind
Warren G encourages the listener to relax their mind

Relax your mind and let your conscious be free
Letting go of stress and worries can lead to inner peace

It ain't easy bein G'z
Being successful and wealthy isn't always easy

But the lifestyle I chose, the status to which I rose
Warren G made choices that led to his success

The doors, I open, I'm loccin, I'm scopin
Warren G has various opportunities and options available to him

Through the eyes of the G Child
Warren G sees the world through the lens of his inner child

I see many try to duplicate the LBC style
Others attempt to copy the music and culture of Long Beach

But it ain't even happenin like that
Those who try to copy Long Beach's style aren't successful

I was time I had to make a comeback
Warren G realized it was time to make a return

And get mine, you know I'm genuine
Warren G is authentic and true to himself

Been in motion with the potion with Snoop since 89
Warren G has been working with Snoop Dogg since 1989

Devotion is the key for me so,
Warren G places importance on dedication and loyalty

The homey just touched down, foolin wit a pound
A friend has recently arrived, carrying some marijuana

Put yo gun down, so you can walk a safe ground
Warren G encourages listeners to avoid violence and stay out of harm's way

I know it's been hard on you for about two, so
Warren G acknowledges that life has been challenging for the listener

I had to relax your mind, I thought you knew
Warren G wanted to ease the listener's stress and provide comfort

Ain't nothin but a Long Beach party
They are simply enjoying the culture and music of Long Beach

With yo hands in the air, with the twist of Coke and Bacardi
They are partying with alcohol and dancing

All the homeys around and the slingshot t-shirts
Warren G and his friends are wearing slingshot t-shirts and enjoying each other's company

Skirts wit the baby fat it'll work
Women wearing Baby Phat clothing look attractive

Pass me the indosmoke and get locced
Warren G wants his friend to pass him the marijuana so he can get high

From the beach to the bay, makin them sway
Their presence is felt and they are having a good time

Like the ocean in motion, we coastin
They are flowing like water and going wherever life takes them

Relax your mind and keep floatin (floatin, floatin, floatin)
Warren G wants the listener to stay calm and enjoy life

And walk a safe ground
Warren G repeats his earlier encouragement to avoid violence and stay safe

[Chorus: x 6]
The chorus repeats six times

Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: B. STEWART, W. GRIFFITH

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