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| Nate Dogg | |
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| Birth name | Nathaniel Dawayne Hale |
| Also known as | Nate Dogg |
| Born | August 19 1969 |
| Origin | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Hip-Hop G-Funk West Coast Neo Soul R&B Pop |
| Years active | 1992 – present |
| Label(s) | Death Row Elektra Doggystyle Atlantic |
| Associated acts | 213, Tha Dogg Pound, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, G-Unit , Fabolous, The Game, Real Talk Hacking Unit |
Nathaniel Dawayne Hale (born August 19 1969), better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, is an American hip hop singer born in Long Beach, California. He is known for his nasally deep voice and hooks.
He began singing as a child in the New Hope Trinity Baptist Church choir in Clarksdale, Mississippi where his father (Daniel Lee Hale) was pastor. At the age of 16 he dropped out of high school in Long Beach, California and left home to join the military, serving for three years. In 1991 Nate Dogg, his cousin Snoop Dogg,Nate Dogg Biography, Allmusic. Retrieved on 2006-11-02. and their friend Warren G, formed a rap trio called 213. The group would not release an album until 2004. Lil\' ½ Dead is also Nate Dogg\'s cousin.
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Nate Dogg made his debut on Dr. Dre\'s 1992 album, The Chronic. Singing in what would later become his trademark style, he was well-received by fans and critics alike, and would go on to sign with Death Row Records in 1993. Nate Dogg was also featured on Mista Grimm\'s "Indosmoke" with Warren G. Then in 1994 he produced his first hit single "Regulate" with Warren G. Nate Dogg was also featured in many Tupac releases. Then in 1998 after a tumultuous time at Death Row Records he released another album. The double album was titled G-Funk Classics Vol. 1 & 2 and was followed up in late 2001 with Music & Me on Elektra Records. Music & Me peaked at number three on the Billboard hip-hop charts in 2001.Nate- Charts and Awards, Allmusic, retrieved on 2006-11-02
Nate has found his greatest success not in solo projects, but in collaborations with other hip-hop artists. As of 2004, Nate Dogg has featured in and contributed to over 60 chart singles.Nate Dogg Credits, Allmusic, retrieved on 2006-11-02
After a number of delays and an original release date of April 2004, his self-titled album Nate Dogg was scrapped in mid-2005 and the substantial number of tracks he had already completed were released for sale on the official Elektra website in early June 2005.Atlantic Records Nate Dogg has already begun work on a new project.
He is also credited with being the spokesman of a blunt wrap company called "Da Bomb Blunts."
On December 19, 2007, he suffered a stroke, according to a coordinator for the hip-hop crooner\'s recently formed gospel choir, Innate Praise. Reports had circulated that the longtime Snoop Dogg associate had been admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center in Pomona, California after suffering a heart attack. Erica Beckwith, however, confirmed to MTV News that Nate Dogg was released on December 26 after being treated for a stroke and is currently in a medical-rehab facility to assist him in his recovery. On January 18, 2008, it was officially reported that Nate Dogg\'s stroke from December had rendered the left side of his body paralyzed. Fortunately, the doctors believe there will be a full recovery, and his voice was not affected.Jayson Rodriguez (January 18, 2008). Nate Dogg Paralyzed After Stroke; Manager Slams Coverage Of 911 Call, MTV. Accessed January 19, 2008.
In 2002, Nate Dogg appeared on a celebrity episode of the Weakest Link making it to the last three players before being eliminated by Xzibit and Young MC.
Nate Dogg has been nominated for four Grammy Awards but is yet to win an award as of 2007.
| Category | Genre | Song | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Eminem) |
Rap | "Shake That" | 2007 | Nominated |
| Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (with Ludacris) |
Rap | "Area Codes" | 2002 | Nominated |
| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (uncredited with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg) |
Rap | "The Next Episode" | 2001 | Nominated |
| Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group (with Warren G) |
Rap | "Regulate" | 1995 | Nominated |
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