Dr. Dre revolutionized the genre by blending the gritty aesthetic of gangsta rap with the smooth, melodic grooves of 1970s funk.
Released on January 19, 1993, "Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang" served as the lead single for Dr. Dre's debut solo album, The Chronic . As the track that brought the G-Funk sound to the mainstream, it remains a definitive landmark in West Coast hip-hop history. The Sound of G-Funk Dr.Dre - Nuthin but a G Thang