Do You See

"Do You See"
Single by Warren G
from the album Regulate...G Funk Era
B-side"What's Next"
ReleasedOctober 29, 1994
StudioTrack Record, Inc. (North Hollywood, Los Angeles)
GenreG-funk
Length3:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Warren G
Warren G singles chronology
"This D.J."
(1994) 		"Do You See"
(1994) 		"What's Love Got to Do with It"
(1996)
Music video
"Do You See" on YouTube

"Do You See" is a song by American hip hop artist Warren G. It was released in October 1994 as the third and final single from his debut album, Regulate...G Funk Era. "Do You See" 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.

Music video

The music video was released in October 1994 and it 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)[2] 49
Scotland (OCC)[3] 56
UK Singles (OCC)[4] 29
UK Dance (OCC)[5] 26
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[6] 4
US Billboard Hot 100[7] 42
US Dance Singles Sales (Billboard)[8] 28
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[9] 45
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[10] 11
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[11] 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
 [12]

References

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