Today marks the 10 year anniversary since rapper/singer Nate Dogg died of heart failure at the age of 41.
A west coast staple Nate Dogg was known as the "King of Hooks" due to the vocals he provided on a variety of hit tracks in the late 90s and 00s.
In 1994 he partnered p with Warren G for the song "Regulate" which would peak at #5 on the New Zealand Top 40.
Nate Dogg would see his highest charting NZ hit in 1996 with his single "Never Leave Me Alone" which peaked at #2.
Other songs that featured Nate Dogg on the chorus which found chart success in New Zealand include Ludacris "Area Codes," 50 Cent "21 Questions," and Houston "I Like That."
You can catch Nate Dogg in our playlist dedicated and featuring the greats of R&B and Hip-Hop who are no longer with us, its titled In Remembrance. Stream and follow below.
