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Nate Dogg will stand trial

Although most of the charges against him were dismissed, Nate Dogg will stand trial on a charge of possession of a firearm by a felon. Nate was accused of kidnapping his ex-girlfriend from her mother's house on June 17, holding her against her will at a Lakewood, Calif., home, assaulting her and setting a car on fire. The charges of kidnapping, terrorist threats, arson and battery were dismissed Wednesday because Nate's ex-girlfriend refused to be served with a subpoena, saying she did not want to be responsible for sending her son's father to prison. However, there was enough evidence to require Nate to stand trial on the weapons charge since the gun was found by the officers who came to his house to arrest him after the incident with his ex-girlfriend. It was illegal for him to have a weapon after his 1996 conviction in a Los Angeles County drug case.

Some say the highly sought after Nate Dogg was born with the Midas touch. Born in Long Beach CA, but groomed in the legendary flood plains of Clarksdale, Mississippi, you can also bet he was schooled on the importance of another kind of power, emanating from the church where his father preached. Choir skills may not necessarily be a prerequisite for shaping and redefining the West coast rap sound (Nate's role in left coast hip hop lore has been duly logged and categorized), but those memories have served him well as he prepares his much-anticipated solo journey for Elektra. A quick read of the lyrics of the new album's pivotal title track, "Music And Me," reveals a more reflective Nate Dogg paying homage to the deep, rich roots of his past:

/Without my music, where would I be, you taught me how to cry and still remain a G.../

Make no mistake about it, Nate Dogg is still the embodiment of G-Funk flash and finesse, from the top of his emblematic bowler to the soles of his silver-tipped gator shoes. "I'm not saying I invented the shit," he purrs, "But when you think of it, there's no mistaking that I've always held my own." The new album, if nothing else, is a testament to the influence Nate Dogg now wields. Armed with a signature voice and - as always - impeccable timing, he now steps into an arena waiting on him, with the charismatic superstar ready, willing, and able to cast his own giant shadow throughout the R&B and hip hop universe.

The disc is jam packed with a host of superstar guests who are eager to pay him back for countless cameo contributions on an amazing array of hits. Backed by a diverse production team on the new one, and exhibiting multi-regional influences that showcase Nate Dogg's indestructible voice, Music And Me features the production talents of Dr. Dre, Jermaine Dupri, Bink, Mike City, Megahertz, Damizza and many more.

Nate also collaborates with a slew of top-notch hip hop stars, including Ludacris, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and labelmates Lil' Mo and Fabolous, among others. "I didn't want guest shots just to have them," says Nate Dogg. "I wanted to call on some people that could contribute what I needed, but at the same time, you hear this album and you know I'm my own artist with my own vision." Songs like "Keep It G.A.N.G.S.T.A."(featuring Lil' Mo and Xhibit), "Your Wife" (featuring Dr. Dre), "Ditty Dum Ditty Doo" (featuring Snoop Dogg & Tha Eastsidaz), and "Another Short Story," confirm Nate's growing stature as a songwriter. But as someone who has always lent his own hooks to new school rappers, the challenge was to fill his own album with just as many contagious songs. "Going into the studio, my goal was to make fifteen singles and that's what I did," he says proudly. "The album is a reflection of what's been going on in my life, and I don't ever run out of material when it comes to that."

The unflappable performer has indeed sparked many inspired 'moments' along the way. Nate Dogg - aka Nathaniel Hale - moved early from Long beach to Mississippi where the rambunctious Nate would be surrounded by religion. But a return to Long Beach when he was a teenager would soon find Nate in the company of another potential superstar, Snoop Dogg. He hooked up with Snoop and Dr. Dre's half-brother, Warren G, to form the group 213. They became a staple at local block parties and clubs. Meanwhile, Dr. Dre would go on to change the face of music forever with the controversial group NWA.

Dr. Dre and his label home, Death Row Records, kept their eye on 213. But it was Nate Dogg's debut on Dre's first solo release, The Chronic, that turned the rap world's attention to Nate Dogg. His appearance on Warren G's breakthrough hit, "Regulate," furthered his growing rep. But Nate was still eager to shine on his own. After Death Row Records failed to ignite Nate's solo career, he left the infamous label and went on to release the acclaimed G-Funk Classics Vol.1 & 2 on Breakaway Records. Though now considered a cult classic, its lack of major label support would mean that mainstream success would still elude the dedicated vocalist.

Soon, Nate began to build a solid rep doing guest shots for other artists. His legend began to grow, with underground and aboveground record industry movers and shakers taking note that his presence on a record often meant the difference between a brick and a hit. Over the last couple of years, his resume has included collaborations on songs such as Ludacris' "Area Codes," Dr. Dre's "Next Episode," Snoop Dogg's "Lay Low," and Fabolous' "Can't Deny It," among others. "It never bothered me that I got known for appearing on other songs, because it was always my goal to let people know what I could do as my own artist," says Nate Dogg. "I've been building for this moment all my life. Anyone who knew me knows I've always been ready."

A recent fact-check shows that Nate Dogg's collaborations with the hip hop elite have totaled close to 60 million records sold over the past decade. From the Delta, to Death Row, and now to the front row of the hip hop and R&B landscape, Nate Dogg has always been able to seamlessly link the often-disparate worlds of urban music. His first single, the mesmerizing "I Got Love," just might be the ultimate ode to a career that seems to be finally getting its due. "I've matured a bit, grown a lot," says Nate Dogg philosophically. "In the end, everything happens for a reason. I'm just happy to be in a position where I can sit back, relax, and produce my music."

Also, be sure to check out Fabolous at http://www.fabolous.com

NATE DOGG - DISCOGRAPHY

SINGLES:

1. Deeez Nuuuts - Dr. Dre, The Chronic, 1992

2. Ain't No Fun - Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle, 1993

3. Indo Smoke - Mista Grimm, Poetic Justice Sdtk., 1993

4. Regulate - Warren G, Regulate_G-Funk Era, 1994

5. Big Pimpin' - Above the Rim Sdtk., 1994

6. It's All About You - 2Pac, All Eyez on Me, 1995

7. Skandalouz - 2Pac, All Eyez on Me, 1995

8. One More Day - Murder Was the Case Sdtk., 1994

9. I Don't Like to Dream About Gettin Paid -DoggPound, DoggFood, 1995

10. Let's Play House - DoggPound, DoggFood, 1995

11. A Doggz Day Afternoon - DoggPound, DoggFood, 1995

12. Groupie - Snoop Dogg, The Dogg Father, 1996

13. These Days - Gang Related Sdtk., 1997

14. Why - Gridlock'd Sdtk., 1997

15. Annie Mae - Warren G, Take a Look Over Your Shoulder, 1997

16. Nobody Does It Better - Woo Soundtrack, 1998

17. Medley for a "V" - DJ Quik, Rhythm-Al-Ism, 1998

18. Game Don't Wait - Warren G, I Want It All, 1999

19. Girls All Pause - Kurupt, The Streets Iz a Mutha, 1999

20. Neva Gonna Give It Up - Kurupt, Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha,1999

21. Bitch Please - Snoop Dog, Top Dogg, 1999

22. Don't Tell- Snoop Dogg, Top Dogg, 1999

23. Ghetto Millionaire - C-Murder, Bossalinie, 1999

24. Xxplosive - Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre 2001 (1999)

25. The Next Episode - Dr. Dre, Dr. Dre 2001 (1999)

26. Teardrops and Closed Caskets - 2Pac, Still I Rise , 1999

27. Bitch Please II - Eminem, Marshall Mathers LP, 2000

28. Where I Wanna Be - Shade Sheist, Damizza Presents, 2000

29. Nah, Nah_ - E-40, Loyalty & Betrayal, 2000

30. Oh No - Pharoahe Monch and Mos Def - The Lyricist Lounge Vol.1, 2000

31. Set It Off - Snoop Dogg, Tha Last Meal, 2000

32. Lay Low - Snoop Dogg, Tha Last Meal, 2000

33. Been a Long Time - Xzibit, Restless, 2000

34. Big Pimpin'- Charlie Wilson, Bridging the Gap, 2000

35. Behind the Walls - Kurupt & Nate Dogg, Oz: The Soundtrack, 2001

36. High Come Down - Chico & Coolwadda, Wild 'N Tha West, 2001

37. Yesterday - Roscoe and Nate Dogg, Pootie Tang Soundtrack, 2001

38. Can't Deny It - Fabolous, Ghetto Fabolous, 2001

39. Area Codes - Ludacris, Rush Hour 2 Sdtk., 2001

40. Connected - Shaquille O'Neal Presents His Superfriends, Vol. 1 2001

41. Good Life - Nate Dogg, Kurupt, Nas, FUBU Sdtk., 2001

42. Don't Know Where to Start - Brian McKnight, Superhero, 2001

43. If We - Mariah Carey, Glitter, 2001

44. Ballin' Out of Control - Jermaine Dupri, Instructions, 2001

45. Kiss is Spittin' - Jadakiss, Kiss tha Game Goodbye, 2001

46. Just Doggin' - Tha Dogg Pound: :2002 (2001)

47. Eastside Ridaz - Snoop Dogg/Eastsidaz, Duces 'N Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way, 2001

48. Welcome 2 Tha House - Snoop Dogg/Eastsidaz, Duces 'N Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way, 2001

49. Cool - Snoop Dogg/Eastsidaz, Duces 'N Trayz: The Old Fashioned Way, 2001

50. I Like it Like That - Society X(Omar Epps), scheduled for 2002

51. The Game -Black Rob/ Ghetto Pros, scheduled for 2002

ALBUMS:

G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2, 1998 (Breakaway Records)