Redman

Redman (born Reggie Noble on April 17, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is an African American rapper who became popular in as an artist on the Def Jam label in the 1990s.

Biography

Redman made his rapping debut on the EPMD songs "Hardcore" and "Brothers on my Jock". Redman's 1992 Def Jam debut Whut? Thee Album broke into the US Top 50, and has since achieved gold status in the United States. In 1993, prominent hip-hop magazine The Source named Redman Rap Artist of the Year.

Redman's solo career continued throughout the remainder of the decade, with each of his albums selling at least half a million copies. In addition, he has also collaborated with rapper Keith Murray and producer Eric Sermon (EPMD) for the 1998 album El Nino, and with rapper Method Man (Wu-Tang Clan) for the 1999 album Blackout!.

In 2000, Redman provided guest vocals on The Offspring's album "Original Prankster." The following year, he costarred with Method Man in the film How High, and also contributed music to the soundtrack.


Method Man and Redman briefly had their own television sitcom, Method & Red, on Fox during the 2004 - 2005 season.

Discography

Albums

  • 1992: Whut? Thee Album
  • 1994: Dare Iz a Darkside
  • 1996: Muddy Waters
  • 1998: Doc's Da Name 2000
  • 1998: El Nino (with Eric Sermon and Keith Murray)
  • 1999: Blackout! (Method Man & Redman)
  • 2001: Malpractice

Singles

  • 1992: Blow Your Mind
  • 1993: Time 4 Sum Aksion
  • 1993: Tonight's da Night
  • 1994: Rockafella
  • 1995: Can't Wait (US #94)
  • 1995: "How High" (with Method Man) (US #13)
  • 1996: It's Like That (My Big Brother) (US #95)
  • 1997: "Pick It Up"
  • 1997: Whateva Man (US #42)
  • 1998: "I'll Bee Dat!"
  • 1999: "Da Goodness"
  • 1999: "Let Da Monkey Out"
  • 2001: "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in Da Club)" (US# 97)
  • 2001: "Smash Sumthin'"

Soundtrack contributions

As a composer

  • 1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame
  • 1994: New Jersey Drive
  • 1994: Def Jam's How to Be a Player
  • 1998: Ride
  • 2001: Save the Last Dance
  • 2001: The Fast and the Furious
  • 2001: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
  • 2001: How High
  • 2001: All About the Benjamins
  • 2002: Paid in Full

Filmography

  • 1999: Colorz of Rage
  • 1999: P.I.G.S.
  • 2000: Boricua's Bond
  • 2001: Statistic: The Movie
  • 2001: How High
  • 2002: Stung
  • 2003: Thaddeus Fights the Power!
  • 2004: Method & Red

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Method Man and Redman briefly had their own television sitcom, Method & Red, on Fox during the 2004 - 2005 season. In 2004, and residing again in Melbourne, Sang announced that she would return to live performing, and announced that her three albums would be released for the first time on CD. In 2000, Redman provided guest vocals on The Offspring's album "Original Prankster." The following year, he costarred with Method Man in the film How High, and also contributed music to the soundtrack. The song did not become a hit, and her career faltered. In addition, he has also collaborated with rapper Keith Murray and producer Eric Sermon (EPMD) for the 1998 album El Nino, and with rapper Method Man (Wu-Tang Clan) for the 1999 album Blackout!. Determined to succeed on her own merits she would not record another Gibb song to capitalise on her success, and chose a disco song, "You Keep Me Dancing" as her next single release. Redman's solo career continued throughout the remainder of the decade, with each of his albums selling at least half a million copies. It reached number 3 on the US charts in 1978, and earned Sang a platinum record.

In 1993, prominent hip-hop magazine The Source named Redman Rap Artist of the Year. The Gibb brothers wrote another song for her, which coincided with their huge level of popularity, and the single "Emotion" (with back-up vocals by the Bee Gees) became a major hit worldwide. Redman made his rapping debut on the EPMD songs "Hardcore" and "Brothers on my Jock". Redman's 1992 Def Jam debut Whut? Thee Album broke into the US Top 50, and has since achieved gold status in the United States. By the mid 1970s she had changed her name to Samantha Sang and had moved to the United States where she renewed her acqaintance with the Bee Gees. Redman (born Reggie Noble on April 17, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey) is an African American rapper who became popular in as an artist on the Def Jam label in the 1990s. Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees wrote "The Love Of A Woman" for her, and her recording began a hit in some European countries. 2004: Method & Red. She travelled to the United Kingdom and performed with such groups as Herman's Hermits, The Hollies and the Bee Gees.

2003: Thaddeus Fights the Power!. She quickly became a well known celebrity on Australian television but she felt her career was limited if she remained in Australia. 2002: Stung. By the age of 15 she had her first hit record in Australia, with the song "You Made Me What I Am", and she won a "Best Female Vocalist" award. 2001: How High. Born Cheryl Gray, she began her singing career at the age of 8 on Australian radio, and during this time she entered and won several talent quests. 2001: Statistic: The Movie. Samantha Sang (born August 5, 1953 in Melbourne, Australia) is a singer.

2000: Boricua's Bond. 1999: P.I.G.S.. 1999: Colorz of Rage. 2002: Paid in Full.

2001: All About the Benjamins. 2001: How High. 2001: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. 2001: The Fast and the Furious.

2001: Save the Last Dance. 1998: Ride. 1994: Def Jam's How to Be a Player. 1994: New Jersey Drive.

1994: A Low Down Dirty Shame. 2001: "Smash Sumthin'". 2001: "Let's Get Dirty (I Can't Get in Da Club)" (US# 97). 1999: "Let Da Monkey Out".

1999: "Da Goodness". 1998: "I'll Bee Dat!". 1997: Whateva Man (US #42). 1997: "Pick It Up".

1996: It's Like That (My Big Brother) (US #95). 1995: "How High" (with Method Man) (US #13). 1995: Can't Wait (US #94). 1994: Rockafella.

1993: Tonight's da Night. 1993: Time 4 Sum Aksion. 1992: Blow Your Mind. 2001: Malpractice.

1999: Blackout! (Method Man & Redman). 1998: El Nino (with Eric Sermon and Keith Murray). 1998: Doc's Da Name 2000. 1996: Muddy Waters.

1994: Dare Iz a Darkside. 1992: Whut? Thee Album.