Redman's solo career continued throughout the remainder of the decade, with each of his albums selling at least half a million copies. His musical style has remained very consistent, rarely deviating from a combination of Redman's unique braggadocious wit and hard, P-funk-influenced beats. In addition to releasing albums under his own name, he is part of the group Def Squad (along with Keith Murray and Erick Sermon) with whom he released the 1998 album El Nino, and also has formed a close partnership with labelmate Method Man (of the Wu-Tang Clan) with whom he released the 1999 album Blackout!. The long-awaited follow-up, Blackout! 2, apeared in 2009.
He has also collaborated extensively, both with hip-hop artists and with artists from other genres; the long list of artists and groups he has worked with includes Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, Scarface, The Offspring, Christina Aguilera, Eminem, Gorillaz, D'Angelo, Me'shell Ndegeocello, 2Pac, Jodeci, Cypress Hill, De La Soul, KRS One and IAM.
In 2001 Redman co-starred with Method Man in the stoner comedy film How High, which featured the pair playing two marijuana-addled students attempting to survive at Harvard. Method Man and Redman also appear in the Def Jam Vendetta video game series, often as Tag Team partners, and briefly had their own television sitcom, Method & Red, on Fox during the 2004-2005 season.
Redman is also featured on the video game "True Crime: New York City", in which the central character interacts with an undercover street cop based upon the rap star, who also provides the voice for him.
Aliases
* Funk Doc
* Funk Doctor Spock
* Doc
* Reggie
* Reggie Noble
* Soopaman Luva
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
* 2007: Red Gone Wild
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: "Funkorama" (from Insomnia: The Erick Sermon Compilation Album)
* 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'"
* 2007: "Put it Down"
Filmography
* 1999: Colorz of Rage
* 1999: PIGS
* 2000: Boricua's Bond
* 2001: Statistic: The Movie
* 2001: How High
* 2002: Stung
* 2003: Thaddeus Fights the Power!
* 2004: Method & Red
* 2004: Seed Of Chucky
* 2006: High Times Stony Awards (Cohost)
[2]
REDMAN is a Japanese rock-band formed in 2013. The members have different backgrounds which are reflected in their music. They have influences from heavy rock, emo, pop, but are always powerful.
“RED” stands for the passion they have.
Vo. Satoshi Ishikawa (ギルガメッシュ)
Gt. Ryo Sugihara (Towalens)
Gt. Rihito Sonoki (ex-SPLAY)
Ba. Soichiro Yoshioka (Towalens)
Dr. Keito Oukuma (THE HEROES SYNDICATE)
Da Funk
Redman Lyrics
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I wants to get funked up
Make my funk the P funk, we thump
Lyrics that bounce the brain, make emcees jump
Sky high
Can't touch the level so why try?
Fall Guy compare me status to fly guy
That's why I'm on probation
Ever since three, I cut throats of emcees
Mediocre lyricist who burnt with degrees
Of two-ten
Not from an oven, but MAC-10
A MAC-20 maybe if I didn't subtract ten
My background straight from a black mans culture
Want more, buy the video or Redman sculpture
For your mantle, damn you
Too hard to handle
E-Double slam once, and Redman slam two
Break hooks, earthquake shook the state of NJ
Okay, bust the big gate
For microphones that have swollen mic cords
PE fights for power
Redman fights for soul power
Funk is strong as a tree trunk
Ask me the flavor
Make mines the P funk
Make my funk, the P-Funk
I wants to get funked up
Make my funk, the P-Funk
I wants to get funked up
In Redman's song "Da Funk," the rapper expresses his love for the funk music genre, specifically the P-Funk subgenre. The main chorus, "Make my funk the P-Funk, I wants to get funked up," is a request to the universe to bring more P-Funk into his life. Redman goes on to showcase his impressive lyrical skills, boasting about his ability to create lyrics that bounce off the brain and make emcees jump. He acknowledges his rough and rugged past and the fact that he's on probation, but implies that these experiences have only made him stronger as an artist. He also takes a jab at mediocre lyricists who burned out too quickly, highlighting his own longevity and staying power.
Throughout the song, Redman uses a lot of metaphors and wordplay to convey his message. For example, he compares his status to a fly guy and a fall guy, implying that he's above both of those levels. He also mentions cutting throats of emcees, which is a metaphor for being a skilled rapper who can outperform other artists. He references his background coming from a black man's culture, implying that he understands the importance of funk music and is passionate about keeping it alive. Overall, "Da Funk" is a powerful ode to the P-Funk genre, and showcases Redman's impressive lyrical skills.
Line by Line Meaning
Make my funk, the P-Funk
I want my funk to reflect the style of Parliament Funkadelic
I wants to get funked up
I want my music to be funky and make me feel good
Make my funk the P funk, we thump
Bring the Parliament style funk that hits hard with a thumping beat
Lyrics that bounce the brain, make emcees jump
My rhymes are clever and entertaining, making other rappers want to jump and compete
Sky high
Going above and beyond in my music and ability
Can't touch the level so why try?
My skills are so advanced and unique that no one can compare or compete with them
Fall Guy compare me status to fly guy
I'm like a fly guy compared to those who fall short and can't match my status
Rough and rugged, and brother it takes ten to conquer
I'm tough and resilient, and it takes ten people to defeat me
That's why I'm on probation
I'm so wild and untamed that I'm always getting into trouble with the law
Ever since three, I cut throats of emcees
I've been ruthless and taking down other rappers since I was just a kid
Mediocre lyricist who burnt with degrees
I've defeated countless average rappers who thought they had what it takes
Of two-ten
My rhymes pack a powerful punch
Not from an oven, but MAC-10
My rhymes are so hot and fierce, they come from a machine gun rather than an oven
A MAC-20 maybe if I didn't subtract ten
I could be even more powerful and unstoppable if I had even more skill and talent
My background straight from a black mans culture
My music and style is born from the rich and vibrant culture of the black community
Want more, buy the video or Redman sculpture
If you want to experience more of my art and creativity, check out my music videos or artwork
For your mantle, damn you
My music and image are so impressive, you'll want to put me on display in your home
Too hard to handle
I'm so fierce and powerful that not everyone can handle me
E-Double slam once, and Redman slam two
I'm so good I can do more in one verse than some other rappers can do in two
Break hooks, earthquake shook the state of NJ
My music is so powerful, it can break records and shake up entire regions
Okay, bust the big gate
Alright, let's open up the doors and let the show begin
For microphones that have swollen mic cords
I need high-powered microphones that can handle the intensity of my rhymes
PE fights for power
Public Enemy uses their music to fight against oppression and inequality
Redman fights for soul power
I use my music to spread positivity, joy, and love
Funk is strong as a tree trunk
The power of funk music is unbreakable and unshakeable
Ask me the flavor
Ask me what I bring to the table
Make mines the P funk
I bring the Parliament-style funk to my music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jerome Gilbert Huling, Melvin Glover, Bill O. Laswell, George Jr. Clinton, William Earl Collins, Jerome Eugene Brailey
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