Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

First for the day is Warren G and Nate Dogg's 'Regulate'. This is a real classical west coast track, from the smooth beat to Nate Dogg's smooth crooning. In my opinion, Nate Dogg is the best rap chorus/hook singer of all time and should be a role model for the rest (ie. T-Pain, Akon, etc.). This song tells the story of Warren G out hunting for women, when he's mugged and Nate Dogg comes along and shoots his friend's assailants. Fun fact to know and tell: Warren G is Dr. Dre's stepbrother.

Download: Regulate feat. Nate Dogg

Another solid west coast song right here: 'Paper'd Up' by Snoop Dogg. This song is actually a cover of Rakim and Eric B's 'Paid in Full', though Snoop definitely adds his own flavor to it, with his unique style of rapping and a new chorus. There is just something about his cool, casual flow that is just like ambrosia for your ears. Fun fact to know and tell: Snoop Dogg performs this song at Mitch's house party in the movie 'Old School'.

Download: Paper'd Up

This track is off of Jay-Z's debut, Reasonable Doubt, which was released in 1996. The content of this song fits in perfectly with the image Jay set for himself as gritty and from the streets. He describes the hardships of hustling and dealing drugs, tossing in some of his best lines to this day: "So I kept feedin' her money 'til her shit started to make sense", "We used to fight for building blocks/ Now we fight for blocks with buildings that make a killin'", and "I never prayed to God, I prayed to Gotti." For real though, you've gotta listen to this song to fully appreciate the brilliance of it.

Download: D'Evils