"Gangsta Nation" is a song by American

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supergroup

Westside Connection Westside Connection was an American hip-hop Supergroup (music), supergroup formed by Ice Cube, Mack 10, and WC (rapper), WC. The group's debut album, ''Bow Down'', reached the number two position on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 in 1996 ...

featuring

Nate Dogg Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 – March 15, 2011), known professionally as Nate Dogg, was an American rapper and singer. He gained recognition for providing guest vocals on several hit rap songs between 1992 and 2007, earning him the ...

. It was released on October 14, 2003 via

Priority Records Priority Records is an American distribution company and record label known for artists including N.W.A, Ice Cube, MC Ren, Eazy-E, Master P, Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Silkk the Shocker, Jay-Z, Paris, Mack 10, 504 Boyz, Brotha Lynch Hung, ...

as the only single from the group's second studio album ''

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''. Written by all the three members,

Ice Cube O'Shea Jackson Sr. (born June 15, 1969), known professionally as Ice Cube, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and film producer. His lyrics on N.W.A's 1989 album '' Straight Outta Compton'' contributed to gangsta rap's widespread popu ...

, Mack 10 and WC, as well as Nate Dogg and Fredwreck, it was produced by the latter. Mike Epps made a

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in the

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, which was directed by Dave Meyers. The single peaked at number 33 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number 66 in Australia and France, and number 89 in Germany.

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* {{Authority control 2003 singles Nate Dogg songs Gangsta rap songs Priority Records singles Songs written by Mack 10 Songs written by Ice Cube Westside Connection songs Songs written by Fredwreck Songs written by Nate Dogg Songs written by WC (rapper) Song recordings produced by Fredwreck Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director)