The Return of the Regulator

The Return of the Regulator
Studio album by Warren G
Released	December 11, 2001
Recorded	2000–2001; Track Records G-Factory Record One Studios Los Angeles, California
Genre	West Coast Hip Hop, Gangsta Rap, G-funk
Length	60:21
Label	Universal
Producer	Warren G (also exec.), Kevin Law (exec.), Derik "LA" Jackson (exec.), Dr. Dre, Soopafly
Warren G chronology
I Want It All (1999) The Return of the Regulator (2001) In the Mid-Nite Hour (2005)
Singles from The Return of the Regulator
"Lookin' at You" Released: October 30, 2001 "Ghetto Village" Released: March 26, 2002

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	link
DubCNN.com	link
HipHopDX.com	link
Los Angeles Times	link
Q	link
RapReviews.com	6.5/10 link
USA Today	link

The Return of the Regulator is the fourth studio album by Warren G. Although the album can be considered as a return to the roots of west coast gangsta music, it sold less than the two previous albums.

Track listing

No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Intro" (Intro)	Warren G	3:33
2.	"Lookin' at You" (featuring Ms. Toi)	Dr. Dre	4:14
3.	"Here Comes Another Hit" (featuring Nate Dogg & Mista Grimm)	Warren G	3:33
4.	"Somethin' to Bounce To" (featuring Soopafly)	Soopafly	3:24
5.	"This Gangsta Shit Is Too Much" (featuring Butch Cassidy)	Warren G	3:45
6.	"Pump Up (Skit)"	Warren G	1:48
7.	"Young Locs Slow Down" (featuring WC & Butch Cassidy)	Warren G	4:22
8.	"Speed Dreamin'" (featuring George Clinton & Mista Grimm)	Warren G	5:02
9.	"Yo' Sassy Ways" (performed by 213)	Warren G	3:58
10.	"Deez Nuts Part II (Skit)"	Warren G	1:00
11.	"It Ain't Nothin' Wrong with You" (featuring Mista Grimm, CPO Boss Hogg, Vic Damone & Ms. Toi)	Warren G	3:48
12.	"Ghetto Village"	Warren G	3:54
13.	"They Lovin' Me Now" (featuring Butch Cassidy & CPO Boss Hogg)	Warren G	4:08
14.	"Streets of LBC" (featuring Lady Mo)	Warren G	4:11
15.	"G-funk Is Here 2 Stay" (featuring Mista Grimm & Kokane)	Warren G	4:25
16.	"Keepin' It Strong" (featuring El DeBarge)	Warren G	5:06

Bonus Track
No.	Title	Producer(s)	Length
17.	"Getaway" (featuring Mista Grimm)	Warren G

Samples

Ghetto Village

• "Village Ghetto Land" By Stevie Wonder

Credits

• Warren G: Drum programming, tracking, executive producer
• Andrew Gouche: Bass
• Craig Brockman, Scott Storch, Theron Feemster: Keyboards
• Mike Elizondo, Marlon Williams: Guitar
• Val Young, Tray Black: Background vocals
• Booker T. Jones: Tracking, engineering
• Mauricio "Veto" Iragorri: tracking, engineering
• Rich Travali: mixing
• Dr. Dre: mixing
• Brian Gardner: mastering
• Kevin Law: executive producer
• Derek "LA" Jackson: executive producer
• Jonathan Mannion: photography
• Cey Adams: art direction & design
• Tonya Blackstone: art direction & design

Charts

Chart (2001)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[1]	83
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[2]	14

References

1. "Warren G – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Warren G. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
2. "Warren G – Chart history" Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums for Warren G. Retrieved March 14, 2014.