• Universal Records Set to Release 'Baby Boy' Soundtrack For Director John Singleton's Forthcoming Film
• Warren G, 'The Regulator,' Returns as the Multi-Platinum Rapper Signs With Universal Records

Universal Records Set to Release 'Baby Boy' Soundtrack For Director John Singleton's Forthcoming Film

Rapper Snoop Dogg and R&B Soulster Tyrese Featured on Lead Single 'Just A Baby Boy'

Singleton Working Closely With Record Label on Soundtrack

NEW YORK, April 30  Universal Records is preparing to release the soundtrack for director John Singleton's Columbia Pictures feature film, "Baby Boy", a coming-of-age drama starring Ving Rhames, Tyrese and Snoop Dogg on June 12th, the disc will be the first hip-hop/R&B soundtrack released by Universal Records. "Baby Boy" is scheduled to open in theaters across the country on June 29th. All of the songs from the "Baby Boy" soundtrack will appear in the film. Singleton, who also serves as executive producer of the soundtrack, is working closely with the label in putting together the soundtrack.

The "Baby Boy" soundtrack's lead track, "Just A Baby Boy" is a funk-infused, R&B/hip-hop track featuring rapper Snoop Dogg featuring R&B soulster Tyrese and newcomer Mr. Tan. "Just A Baby Boy" was produced by Battle Cat (Brian McKnight, Faith Evans, Lucy Pearl). The label has just completed shooting the video for the track, and will ship the record to urban/crossover radio stations early May.

In addition to collaborating on the soundtrack's lead single, Tyrese and Snoop Dogg are also set to take on lead and supporting roles respectively in Baby Boy. Ten years after the release of the seminal "Boyz N the Hood", acclaimed director John Singleton returns to the same inner-city L.A. neighborhood for the story of a misguided 20-year-old African American man (Tyrese), a 'baby boy' facing the commitments of real life.

Warren G, 'The Regulator,' Returns as the Multi-Platinum Rapper Signs With Universal Records

Rapper/Producer to Work With Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton And Others on his Universal Debut

NEW YORK, April 30  Universal Records has signed multi-platinum rapper Warren G to a new exclusive recording agreement. The Los Angeles-based artist, who first hit the scene in 1994 with the release of his debut album Regulate and its chart-topping title track, says his Universal debut will make a return to the melodic, West Coast production style (which he tagged "G-Funk") that first brought him success. A bevy of talent -- including legendary funkster George Clinton, Warren's half-brother Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy, Daz and Kurupt -- is lined up to guest on his Universal debut. While the rapper will produce several of the album tracks, he is also enlisting Grammy-nominated producers Scott Storch (Dr. Dre, Eminem) and Jason "Jay E" Epperson (Nelly), Grammy-winning artist/producer Dr. Dre (Snoop Dogg, Eminem) and Battle Cat (Snoop Dogg, Mack 10, Lucy Pearl) to contribute to the disc.

Fans are familiar with Warren G not only as a chart-topping rapper, but also as an influential producer and artist who helped shape and define West Coast hip-hop. Warren is credited with introducing his long-time friend Snoop Dogg to super-producer/rapper Dr. Dre, and with helping Dre form his seminal West Coast talent and production posse, The Dogg Pound. An accomplished producer himself, Warren was the creative genius behind Mr. Grimm's mega-hit single "Indo Smoke," which appeared on the Poetic Justice soundtrack. He also produced numerous 2Pac tracks including the hit "Definition Of A Thug" from the Above The Rim soundtrack.

As an internationally-acclaimed and Grammy nominated recording artist, Warren G's discography includes three successful albums (1994's 4X platinum Regulate, 1997's 2x Platinum Take A Look Over Your Shoulder, and 1999's Gold I Want It All). He has also made guest appearances on Dr. Dre's definitive disc The Chronic , Snoop Dogg's classic Doggy Style, and numerous soundtrack singles.

Warren G has spent the last two years expanding his career and being active in and around the Los Angeles Community. He has appeared in sitcom roles on TV's The Parenthood and Clueless, and he has stayed busy supporting community endeavors such as a proposed teen center in Long Beach, CA, and giving free performances and making guest appearances at community events