With Valentine’s Day right around the corner DZI: The Voice is taking and look back at 10 songs that displayed perfect chemistry between Hip Hop and R&B. The two dominant contemporary genres were both born out of the African American tradition of Blues music, so it can be a powerful union when they are married together on a track.
From G-Funk originators to a trifecta of ATL vets to Rhythm & Blues royalty, these artists created rapping/singing collaborations that have forged a love from fans that stand the test of time.
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10. Warren G Ft. Nate Dogg
~ “Regulate”
One of the breakout singles from the Above The Rim soundtrack was the joint effort between Warren G and the late Nate Dogg. The song’s story of a night on the Eastside of Long Beach, California propelled the track into the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Warren and Nate a Grammy nomination…
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