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Over a decade after three of the West Coast's top rap artists -- Snoop Dogg, Warren G, and Nate Dogg -- broke up their 213 trio and pursued respectively successful solo careers, they reunited for a long-rumored, much-anticipated supergroup album, The Hard Way. The oft-told 213 story is somewhat of a West Coast rap legend. It begins at the dawn of the '90s, a couple years before Dr. Dre unleashed… Read more in Amazon's 213 Store

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  • Audio CD (August 17, 2004)
  • Original Release Date: August 17, 2004
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Explicit Lyrics, Import
  • Label: Tvt
  • ASIN: B0002CHI8I
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #117,802 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

 
1. Intro
2. Twist Yo Body
3. Absolutely
4. Sassy Ways
5. Groupie Luv
6. Wait A Minute
7. Another Summer
8. 213 The Gangsta Clicc
9. Ups & Downs
10. Gotta Find A Way
11. Joysticc
12. Rick James Interlude
13. Mary Jane
14. MLK
15. Whistle While U Hustle
16. Lil Girl
17. She Wasn't Feelin' Me
18. Give It Up
19. Never Love A Ho
20. Appreciation
See all 21 tracks on this disc

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Warren G, Nate Dogg, and Snoop Dogg bring their old 213 crew back together in time for summer picnics and park jams. Though Warren G appears throughout, it's mostly a Dogg's day as Snoop and Nate give the album its gangsta-lean feel. The vibe is strictly laid back--the group pens odes to liquor, women, and weed, including a remake of Rick James's "Mary Jane" (released just before the singer's passing). For the most part however, 213 has their minds on sex more than smoking out, with playful cuts like "Groupie Luv" balancing the profane shock of "My Dirty Ho." Musically, they lay down classic G-Funk with that signature squeegee sound--just the right groove for street cruising and backyard partying, especially the sweet soul of "Another Summer" and the catchy funk of "Lil Girl." The Hard Way isn't quite as strong as you'd expect from such a marquee trio, but if you're looking for a collection of pleasant made-for-summer tunes, 213 is the area code to dial. --Oliver Wang

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Childhood friends Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Nate Dogg started out as a local Long Beach rap group called 213. Their individual careers skyrocketed before they could release an album, and the guys went on to collectively sell more than 50 million albums as solo artists.

This is their historical reunion album - "The Hard Way"


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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars LBC Reunion, August 20, 2004
By Genesis (California) - See all my reviews
Being born and raised in California, the West Coast has always been my favorite area for hip-hop. Snoop Dogg and Warren G are definitely a couple of classic west side MC's, with Nate Dogg singing hundres of excellent hooks over the years. Naturally I was excited about these 3 getting together and doing an album. And now that it's it out I can say it was worth the wait.

This album is definitely a banger. Great production and a feel good vibe to it the release date was timed perfectly with summer. Because thats really what this is a Summer Anthem. It's got a very chilled laid back vibe and I love it. Kind of reminds me of the classic album "Regulate..G Funk Era" from Warren G. The beats do a great job of fusing old-school west side G-Funk sounds and current hip-hop sounds. Snoop and Warren are also at the top of their game through out the album spitting some of the best verses i've heard from them in awhile. Nate of course sounds perfect singing the hooks.

Now this album isn't perfect. There are, to me, a few generic mainstream sounding songs such as "213 Tha Gangsta Clicc" but still, most of the songs are top-notch. I'm going to give this cd 5 stars but its probably more like 4.5. It's near perfect and a great West Coast release.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars 213- The Hard Way, August 18, 2004
By Constant (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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213 provide an entertaining album with "The Hard Way" (2004). The trio of Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg and Warren G have all individually been known for delivering some memorable collabrations over the years, so I have been looking forward to seeing what they would be like collectively on their debut full length album. Overall this is a strong album with a lot of standout tracks. The early tracks don't grab my attention that much, including the lead single. The first real standout for me is "Wait A Minute", all of 213 come through nicely backed by a unique and addictive beat. The next track is my favourite on this album the Kayne West produced "Another Summer", this really captures the feeling of this season, an excellent feel good track, I agree with Snoop this is a summertime anthem. 213 then talk about the "Ups & Downs" of the Rap game, and staying true. I think we can all relate with the standout "Gotta Find a Way", we all need to get paid. "Joystick" has an old school feel to it like the earlier "Sassy Ways", it has got an 80's sounding feel to it with a humorous sex concept. After a Rick James (R.I.P.) skit, 213 drop the laidback "Mary Jane". Another memorable track is the outstanding "MLK", love the way this one flows. 213 talk to and about some ladies on "Give It Up" while giving thanks and showing love to family and friends on the mellow "Appreciation". I first heard the beat to "So Fly" on a track from 50 Cent's EP "Power of the Dolla" and Monica used it later with her hit single. Usually I don't like it when beats get reused, primarily because artists dont always improve the track. 213 create the exception, delivering a premium track, Snoop and Warren G rhyme well and Nate Dogg shines on this closer. I like the chemistry that these three have and its nice to see a West Coast album getting some attention in a time where Rap seems to be focused everywhere else. I recommend checking this one out. 213 have succeeded in creating a nice late summertime with "The Hard Way".


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Real Mellow, August 25, 2004
By N. Jackson (Ft. Washington, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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I am not usually a fan of rap music but this album is so chill and laid back. It is a break from the Lil John "Crunk" music that floods the airways. This is an album you could clean ya house or ya car to and most of all light up to. They did a good job with this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars thumbs up
in case you didn't know... snoop dogg, nate dogg, and warren G... great love songs cd... gotta hear it, great colab.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost Classic
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as i expected, but still good
This is a good album because it has some of the elite rappers in the game today. When this trio gets together for a single or a cd like this, u know its gonna be hot. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Holla at the West Side boyz
Snoop, Nate, and Warren G hit the stores with some talent.
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Published on August 14, 2005 by G$

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Published on August 1, 2005 by LaughingLion

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
..these 3 have worldwide status and have produced some amazing tracks so I can't understand why they put this out. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant. AN ALBUM FOR WHEN THE SUN SHINES AND LIFE IS GOOD
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3.0 out of 5 stars Where is Dollar Bill?
They left out one of their best songs "Dollar Bill" off this album that was on mixtapes.
Published on April 9, 2005 by Tall Paul

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