: Warren G bought a stack of records for $250 from a man outside a Roscoe’s in Hollywood. Among them was Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'" , which became the song's signature sample. Cinematic Inspiration

The song tells a semi-autobiographical "Wild West" tale set in Long Beach:

: Warren G recorded the beat using an Akai MPC60 and a Numark mixer in his bedroom.

The famous intro— "Regulators... mount up!" —was a spontaneous addition.