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Born Nathaniel D. Hale, Nate Dogg's vocal style was distinct and smooth and would be famous for giving the hooks to some of hip-hop's most famous songs. From Warren G's "Regulate" to Dr. Dre's "Deez Nuts" and "Next Episode" to Eminem's "Till I Collapse" to Ludacris' "Area Codes" and many more. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, his final album, a self-titled record was released in 2008.