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Nate Dogg in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Nathaniel Dwayne Hale
Born	(1969-08-19)August 19, 1969 Long Beach, California or Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	March 15, 2011(2011-03-15) (aged 41) Long Beach, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B G-funk West Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)	Singer rapper songwriter
Years active	1990–2008
Labels	Death Row Elektra Atlantic Nate Dogg, Inc. Love & Happiness Productions

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (born August 19, 1969 – died March 15, 2011), known as Nate Dogg, was an American singer and rapper. He became famous for singing on many hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007. Because of this, people called him the "King of Hooks".

Nate Dogg started his music journey in the early 1990s. He was part of a group called 213, which he formed in 1990 with his cousin Snoop Dogg and friend Warren G. In 1994, he helped write and sang on Warren G's popular song "Regulate". This song became a huge hit, reaching number two on the Billboard music chart. It made both artists very well-known.

Nate Dogg soon became a key figure in West Coast hip hop music. He often worked with famous artists like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit in the 1990s. His deep singing voice was perfect for creating catchy parts of songs called hooks. In the 2000s, he worked with even more artists, including Eminem, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Mos Def, and Ludacris. As a featured artist, Nate Dogg had 16 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2003, he reached number one with 50 Cent's song "21 Questions". He also sang on Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode" and Eminem's "'Till I Collapse". Besides his guest appearances, Nate Dogg released three of his own albums and some successful singles in the 1990s.

In December 2007, Nate Dogg had a stroke. This made the left side of his body weak, but his mind and voice were still fine. A few months later, he had another stroke. In 2011, he passed away from heart failure at age 41. This was due to problems from his strokes.

Early Life and Beginnings

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale was born on August 19, 1969, in Long Beach, California. Some reports say he was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, and later moved to Long Beach as a teenager. Nate Dogg met Warren G at Long Beach Polytechnic High School. When he was young, he sang in the church choir at New Hope Baptist Church in Long Beach, where his father was a pastor. He also sang at Life Line Baptist Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Military Service

At age 17, Nate Dogg left high school and his home. Just 30 days later, he joined the Marines. He was stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, at Camp Schwab. He worked in a group that supplied ammunition to many parts of the Pacific. After three years as an ammunition specialist, he left the Marines in 1989. Nate Dogg once said he joined the military because he "wanted to see if he was a man."

Music Career Highlights

Forming the 213 Trio

In 1990, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and Warren G created a rap group called 213. They made their first demo tape in the back of a record store called V.I.P. in Long Beach. Later, Dr. Dre heard their demo tape at a party.

Starting a Solo Path

Nate Dogg first appeared on Dr. Dre's album, The Chronic, in 1992. Nate's special singing style, which fit well with the new G-funk sound, was liked by music critics. He signed with Dr. Dre's record label, Death Row Records, in 1993. Nate Dogg also sang on Snoop Dogg's first album, Doggystyle, in 1993. His singing was a big part of the song "Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Can't Have None)".

In 1994, Nate Dogg helped write the song "Regulate", which he sang with Warren G. Nate also appeared on 2Pac's group album, Thug Life: Volume 1, also released in 1994. In July 1998, his double album, G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2, was released by Death Row Records. In 2001, his next album, Music & Me, reached No. 3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He also had an album called Nate Dogg that came out without official permission in 2003.

Working with Other Artists

Nate Dogg was often asked to sing on other artists' songs, usually to sing the hook (the catchy part of a song). As a featured artist, he had 16 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2003, he reached number one with 50 Cent's song "21 Questions".

He had many other successful collaborations. These include 2Pac's "All Bout U", Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode", Westside Connection's "Gangsta Nation", Mos Def's "Oh No", Fabolous' "Can't Deny It", Ludacris's "Area Codes", Kurupt's "Behind the Walls", Mark Ronson's "Ooh Wee", Houston's "I Like That", Eminem's "'Till I Collapse", "Never Enough" and "Shake That", and Mobb Deep's "Have a Party".

Musical Style

Nate Dogg was known for his deep, singing voice. His music often blended hip hop and R&B. His voice could range from a tenor to a baritone. Nate Dogg said his voice and style were mostly inspired by the gospel music he sang in church as a child. He also grew up listening to soul and looked up to artists like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Maurice White from Earth, Wind & Fire.

He is thought to have created a style called "gangsta singing." This style combined R&B/soul vocals with rap lyrics. This unique way of singing had a big impact on music. Later R&B artists like R. Kelly and Chris Brown used similar styles.

Health Challenges and Passing

On December 19, 2007, Nate Dogg had a stroke. After spending a week in the hospital, he went to a place for rehabilitation. The stroke made the left side of his body weak, but his thinking and voice were not affected. Doctors hoped he would make a full recovery.

However, Nate Dogg had another stroke on September 12, 2008. On March 15, 2011, he passed away at age 41 in Long Beach, California. His death was due to complications from his multiple strokes, or from congestive heart failure. He was buried in Long Beach at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

Lasting Impact

In 2013, Nate Dogg's son, Naijiel Hale, decided to play football at the University of Washington. A few years later, in 2015, his other son, Nathaniel Jr., started making music under the name Lil Nate Dogg. He released his own album called Son of a G. Naijiel also began creating music, using the name NHale, and released his first album, Young OG, in 2020.

Discography

Solo Albums

• G-Funk Classics, Vol. 1 & 2 (1998)
• Music & Me (2001)
• Nate Dogg (2003)

Group Albums

• The Hard Way (with 213) (2004)

Filmography

• Doggy Fizzle Televizzle (2002–2003)
• Head of State (2003)
• The Boondocks (2008)

Awards and Nominations

Nate Dogg was nominated for four Grammy Awards.

See also

In Spanish: Nate Dogg para niños