"Do You See" is a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in October 1994 by Violator and RAL as the third and final single from his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era (1994). It found some success in the United States, reaching number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song found more success in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 29 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1995.

Composition

The song uses the samples from "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume for the main beat and "Mama Used to Say" by Junior for the background tune. The spoken introduction is by Gil Scott-Heron, from the version of his spoken word "Bicentennial Blues" found on his live album It's Your World.

Critical reception

Pete Stanton from Smash Hits gave "Do You See" a top score of five out of five and named it Best New Single, writing, "Warren G's vocals have the ability to make butter melt at 50 yards. His debut album, Regulate... The G-Funk Era played at full blast could turn the whole of Sainsbury's cheese counter into mush. If you don't own said album, then remove the jelly from your head and put a brain in there. Best get a doctor to do that for you, though. This is the third single from that album, and quite frankly, it's amazing. A simple rap, a gentle rhythm... perfection. There is only one way to chill-out properly, and that's listening to this. Don't be a fool — enjoy!"[2]

Music video

The music video for "Do You See" was released in October 1994 and features a cameo by Dr. Dre.

Track listing

A1. "Do You See" (clean LP version) – 3:57
A2. "Do You See" (instrumental) – 3:57
B1. "What's Next" (clean LP version) – 3:26
B2. "What's Next" (instrumental) – 3:26

Charts

Chart (1994–1995) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] 49
Scotland (OCC)[4] 56
UK Singles (OCC)[5] 29
UK Dance (OCC)[6] 26
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[7] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[8] 42
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[9] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] 45
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[11] 11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[12] 33

Release history

Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
United States November 1, 1994
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • cassette
[citation needed]
United Kingdom March 13, 1995
  • 12-inch vinyl
  • CD
  • cassette
  • Violator
  • Rush Associated Labels
  • Island
 [13]

References

  1. ^ "Warren G Details His Many Contributions To The Chronic". Ambrosia For Heads. August 29, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  2. ^ Stanton, Pete (March 1, 1995). "New Singles". Smash Hits. p. 53. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  3. ^ "Warren G – Do You See". Top 40 Singles.
  4. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  6. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  7. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "Warren G Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  10. ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  11. ^ "Warren G Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  12. ^ "Warren G Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  13. ^ "New Releases: Singles". Music Week. March 11, 1995. p. 33.
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