RIP, Nate Dogg

Posted by Maximum Fun on 15th March 2011

The Long Beach Press-Telegram is reporting that Nate Dogg is dead at 41. The greatest singer in hip-hop history, though I suppose that’s a bit of an odd distinction. If I might recommend a record to appreciate Nate beyond the expected, try his album “Music & Me,” which features the track above, I Pledge Allegiance. It’s a really solid LP, criminally underappreciated in my opinion, and this particular track, which features past TSOYA guest Pharoahe Monch, is one of the highlights. I also love “I Got Love,” which I’ve also included above.

Below, I’ve included a Nate-heavy 213 track that always makes me feel fantastic, “I’m Fly.”

Nate and his voice will be missed.