Dr Dre ft Snoop Doggy Dogg – Nuthin’ But A G Thang
Dr Dre ft Snoop Doggy Dogg – Nuthin’ But A G Thang (1990)
Directed by: Dr. Dre
The music video for “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre, featuring Snoop Dogg, is more than just a visual accompaniment to a hit song. Directed by Dr. Dre himself, the video is a vivid portrayal of 90s hip-hop culture and the community vibe of Long Beach, California. It showcases a lively block party, complete with a barbecue, volleyball game, and a cameo-laden cast including the likes of Warren G, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, and others. However, it’s not just about the party; the video reflects deeper narratives of real-life experiences, like the sequence with a snobbish party-goer being humiliated, which adds an element of social commentary.
The song, a defining track from Dre’s debut solo album ‘The Chronic,’ peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified platinum three months after the album’s release. It’s notable for its sample of Leon Haywood’s “I Want’a Do Something Freaky to You,” and its creation story is just as compelling. Snoop wrote the lyrics while in prison, and Dre initially used a different sample before settling on Haywood’s track. The song’s immense popularity was confirmed when Dre played it at a house party, and it became an instant hit.
