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. This was followed by Waters Edge (1996), Rock Crown (1997), Orange Ave (1998), The Economy of Sound (2001) and Dis/Location (2004). 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 first single, "Cumbersome", was a success, as was their first album, American Standard (1995). 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!. Originally from Virginia, the group signed to Mammoth Records. Redman's solo career continued throughout the remainder of the decade, with each of his albums selling at least half a million copies. Seven Mary Three is a 1990s rock and roll band that plays a form of arena rock/grunge music.

In 1993, prominent hip-hop magazine The Source named Redman Rap Artist of the Year. 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. 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. 2004: Method & Red.

2003: Thaddeus Fights the Power!. 2002: Stung. 2001: How High. 2001: Statistic: The Movie.

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.