This D.J.

"This D.J." is the title of a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in July 1994 as the second single from his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era. Released as the follow-up to Warren G's smash hit, "Regulate", "This D.J." was another success for Warren, becoming his second consecutive top 10 single in the US, peaking at 9 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was certified gold by the RIAA and sold 600,000 copies.[1][2] The song was also included in the 2013 video game, Grand Theft Auto V, and plays on the West Coast Classics channel.

"This D.J."
Single by Warren G
from the album Regulate... G Funk Era
B-side	"Regulate" (Remix)
Released	July 5, 1994
Recorded	1993–1994
Genre	G-funk, West Coast hip hop
Length	3:23
Label	Def Jam
Songwriter(s)	Warren Griffin
Producer(s)	Warren G
Warren G singles chronology
"Regulate" (1994) "This D.J." (1994) "Do You See" (1994)

Single track listing

A-Side

1. "This D.J." (LP Version)- 3:23
2. "This D.J." (Radio Edit)- 3:23

B-Side

1. "This D.J." (LP Instrumental)- 3:23
2. "This D.J." (Remix Instrumental)- 3:43
3. "Regulate" (Remix)- 4:18

Charts

Chart (1994-1995)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[3]	95
France (SNEP)[4]	25
Germany (Official German Charts)[5]	37
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[6]	5
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[7]	22
UK Singles (OCC)[8]	12
US Billboard Hot 100[9]	9
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10]	14
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11]	3
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12]	5
US Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)[13]	3

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[14]	Gold	500,000^^
^^shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1. "American certifications – Warren G – This D.J." Recording Industry Association of America.
2. "Best-Selling Records of 1994". Billboard. BPI Communications. 107 (3): 57. January 21, 1995. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
3. "The ARIA Australian Top 100 Singles Chart – Week Ending 27 Nov 1994". Imgur.com (original document published by ARIA). Retrieved September 1, 2016.
4. "Lescharts.com – Warren G – This DJ" (in French). Les classement single.
5. "Offiziellecharts.de – Warren G – This DJ". GfK Entertainment Charts.
6. "Charts.nz – Warren G – This DJ". Top 40 Singles.
7. "Swedishcharts.com – Warren G – This DJ". Singles Top 100.
8. "Warren G: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
9. "Warren G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
10. "Warren G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
11. "Warren G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
12. "Warren G Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2021.
13. "Warren G Chart History (Dance/Electronic Singles Sales)". Retrieved January 11, 2021.
14. "American single certifications – Warren G – This D.J." Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.