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Nate Dogg

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Also known as Nathaniel Dwayne Hale

American singer and rapper (1969-2011)

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Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American singer and rapper. He gained recognition for providing guest vocals on several hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the nickname "King of Hooks". Hale began his career in 1990 as a member of 213, a hip-hop trio formed with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G. Hale guest…

Known for

  • DJ Ant-Lo & Master P present No Limit Records Video Collection DVD2010
  • Bigg Snoop Dogg Presents: The Adventures of Tha Blue Carpet Treatment — (voice)2008
  • Tupac: Live at the House of Blues — Self2005
  • Snoop Dogg | Puff Puff Pass Tour — Self2004
  • Black Finest: A Collection of 15 Hot Black-Clips — Self2004
  • My Coolest Years — Himself2004
  • Head of State — Nate Dogg2003
  • Beef — Self2003
  • Pepsi Smash — Self2003
  • Welcome to Death Row2001

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1969
Active to
2011
g-funkhip hopr&bsoulwest coast hip hop

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
537,545
Total plays
4,869,735

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G-funkHip-HoprapGangsta Raphip hop

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969 in Long Beach, California; died March 15, 2011 in Long Beach, California), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was a Grammy-nominated American singer and occasional rapper. He was known especially for his one of a kind hooks and vocals, and like they say: "it ain't a hit until Nate Dogg spit". After serving in the US Marine Corps for three years he returned to California and formed the rap group 213 with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G

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Key facts

Born
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , ( 1969-08-19 ) August 19, 1969, Long Beach, California , U.S.
Died
March 15, 2011 (2011-03-15) (aged 41), Long Beach, California, U.S.
Burial place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park , Long Beach, California, U.S.
Education
Long Beach Polytechnic High School
Occupations
Singer rapper songwriter
Years active
1992–2008
Works
Nate Dogg discography
Spouse
LaToya Calvin ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2008 ) ​
Relatives
Butch Cassidy (cousin) Snoop Dogg (cousin) Lil ½ Dead (cousin)
Genres
R&B West Coast hip-hop G-funk
Labels
Death Row Interscope Breakaway Dogg Foundation Elektra Love & Happiness Nate Dogg, Inc.
Formerly of
213 D.P.G.C.

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Encyclopedic overview

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. He gained recognition for providing soulful choruses and other guest vocals on several notable hip-hop songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the honorific title "King of Hooks".

Hale began his career in 1990 as a member of 213, a hip-hop trio formed with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G. Hale frequently collaborated with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit in the 1990s; his distinctive tone became sought after for hooks. In the 2000s, he began working with other artists including Eminem, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Mos Def, and Ludacris. Hale performed on 18 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100, 16 as a featured artist and 2 as a primary artist. These included "21 Questions" (2003) by 50 Cent, which reached number 1, "Regulate" (1994), which reached number 2, and "Shake That" (2006), which reached number 6. "Regulate" was nominated for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.

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