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)
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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)
How U Like Dat
Redman Lyrics
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Yeah niggaz, I'm back
And the weather outside is hot than a motherfucker
But we cold chillin’ in the Brick City
So kick back, light some blunts
Put your hands on a big fat greasy ass
And turn the music up
Gilla house, yo, yo
Come see the sideshow, nigga how it go?
With my eyes closed I can hit nine folks
You want the beef nigga? Here the prime roast
My mic's the gun, the bullet's the 9 volt
Fuck the convo, here go the pyro
G.I. Joe mixed with Desperado
I ride low with a bomb in the armrest
Prepare to snipe a fucker like John F.
Connect ya like Nynex, nigga holla
I'm on the corner like Hollywood with a Starbuck
Bring it to ya like the Japs in Pearl Harbor
Red is to blunt like redneck is to Marlboro
This is our world, join the effect
Clean your ears for Doc Donald Goines with a pen
What more can I say, Doc billin’
Gilla general, Def Squad lieutenant
Ill at will, thought you knew
I'm in the hood, you most wanted up in Malibu
I don't co-sign shit that ain't hundred percent
Tryna blow money wise like Bubba Gump Shrimp, gilla
I feel I'm young
Out for the crumbs
Shotgun warrior with a Wu-Tang tongue, gilla
How ya like that, tell me how ya like that?
How ya like that, tell me how ya like that?
Don't fuck around or walk around with an icepack
I test your gangsta, didn't wanna fight back
This for niggaz, Jews and white trash
I deliver them punch lines with a nice jab
Smokin’ weed on a go-cart at Bo Craft
BC-4, straight out of low cash
Low cash, low cash, W K Y A, Low cash, yeah
The new Brick City, low down, gritty
Fo' pound semi, minds I leave 'em empty
Keep the fo' pound round the 9 milli with me
So when the Feds run up, they likely not to hit me
Like J-Kwon everybody, in the club tipsy
You be on the mixtapes soundin’ like 50
But this is Brick City, gilla house we comin’ through
Smokin’ blunts, sippin’ Henny too
Girls is bouncin’, niggaz bouncin’ too
On the blocks, new whips we drivin’ through
We getting’ money, CD's is pay per view
At the go, go girls come up into, so listen up as we tell y'all what to do
Come holla at my motherfuckin’ crew, yeah
The intro of the song “How U Like Dat” by Redman featuring Gov Mattic is a statement of intent that sets the mood for the whole song. Redman greets his audience, and the listeners can feel the atmosphere Redman and his crew have created in the Brick City. The Brick City is a reference to Newark, New Jersey, the city where Redman grew up. The artist encourages his listeners to relax, smoke a blunt, and enjoy the music as he takes them on a ride. The lyrics are filled with punchlines and metaphors that depict his skill and swag as a rapper.
In the first verse, Redman uses descriptive metaphors and references to movies and pop culture to paint a vivid image of himself as a rapper. He describes himself as a skilled marksman who can hit nine people with his eyes closed. He uses the analogy of a gun to describe his microphone, while the bullet is the 9-volt voltage of his rhymes. He brags about his potency like GI Joe, mixed with the badassery of Desperado. He also references sniping someone like John F. Kennedy and his ability to destroy opponents like the Japanese did in Pearl Harbor.
In the second verse, Redman again hits his listeners with punchlines and slick rhymes to emphasize his place as a gilla general and Def Squad lieutenant. He declares that he is most wanted in Malibu and out for the crumbs, comparing himself to a shotgun warrior with a Wu-Tang tongue. He stresses that he only co-signs with hundred percent dope stuff and compares himself to legendary black crime novelist Donald Goines. The chorus is repeated thrice in the song, and it encourages listeners to come holla at Redman’s crew.
Line by Line Meaning
W K Y A Gilla house radio
Redman introduces himself and the Gilla house radio station they're tuning into.
Yeah niggaz, I'm back
Redman is announcing his return to the rap scene.
And the weather outside is hot than a motherfucker
The temperature is high and unbearable.
But we cold chillin’ in the Brick City
Despite the heat outside, they're relaxed and enjoying themselves in Brick City.
So kick back, light some blunts
They encourage their audience to relax and smoke weed.
Put your hands on a big fat greasy ass
Redman is asking his audience to engage in sexual activity with someone with an ample butt.
And turn the music up
They ask the listeners to increase the volume of the music.
As we take yo' ass on a ride as Redman goes wild on W K Y A
Redman promises to take the audience on a wild ride via their W K Y A radio show.
Gilla house, yo, yo
Redman shouts out his crew, Gilla house.
Come see the sideshow, nigga how it go?
He invites his audience to come see their performances.
With my eyes closed I can hit nine folks
He claims that he's skilled enough to take down nine people even with his eyes closed.
You want the beef nigga? Here the prime roast
He challenges his enemies to fight him and promises that he's ready to take them down.
My mic's the gun, the bullet's the 9 volt
Redman compares his microphone to a gun and his lyrics to bullets.
Fuck the convo, here go the pyro
He's not interested in small talk and instead, he's ready to set things on fire with his performance.
G.I. Joe mixed with Desperado
He compares himself to a mix of G.I. Joe and Desperado, indicating he's powerful and dangerous.
I ride low with a bomb in the armrest
He's always ready to attack and has bombs to use against his enemies.
Prepare to snipe a fucker like John F.
He's ready to take out anyone who dares to oppose him, and he's comparing himself to a sniper like John F. Kennedy's assassin.
Connect ya like Nynex, nigga holla
He claims that he's capable of connecting people and getting things done, like the telecom company Nynex.
I'm on the corner like Hollywood with a Starbuck
He's as well-known and visible on his corner as the famous coffee chain, Starbucks, in Hollywood.
Bring it to ya like the Japs in Pearl Harbor
He's ready to attack with full force and compares himself to the Japanese during their attack on Pearl Harbor.
Red is to blunt like redneck is to Marlboro
Redman is saying that he's closely associated with smoking weed, just as a redneck is associated with smoking Marlboro cigarettes.
This is our world, join the effect
He invites the audience to join his world and vibe with him.
Clean your ears for Doc Donald Goines with a pen
He compares his music and lyrics to the works of famous novelist Donald Goines, suggesting that he's a master storyteller with his rhymes.
What more can I say, Doc billin’
He can't think of any more things to say, but he's still billing like a doctor.
Gilla general, Def Squad lieutenant
He's a general in Gilla house and a lieutenant in Def Squad, indicating his influence and power in the rap game.
Ill at will, thought you knew
He's lethal and capable of taking down anyone, and he assumes that everyone already knows this about him.
I'm in the hood, you most wanted up in Malibu
He's popular and wanted in the hood he's from, but he doesn't care about his status in the wealthy neighborhood of Malibu.
I don't co-sign shit that ain't hundred percent
He won't support anything that isn't completely genuine and is 100% in line with his beliefs.
Tryna blow money wise like Bubba Gump Shrimp, gilla
He's not interested in trying to appear wealthy and spend money frivolously like the fictional character, Bubba Gump Shrimp.
I feel I'm young
He feels youthful and energetic, despite his experience in the industry.
Out for the crumbs
He's still hustling and trying to make money, even though he's already successful.
Shotgun warrior with a Wu-Tang tongue, gilla
He's a skilled and deadly rapper, similar to a warrior, and he has adopted the famous tongue-twisting style of the Wu-Tang Clan, another well-known rap group.
How ya like that, tell me how ya like that?
He's asking his audience how they like his rhymes and his music.
Don't fuck around or walk around with an icepack
He's warning his enemies not to try anything against him that could result in them getting hurt and needing an ice pack.
I test your gangsta, didn't wanna fight back
He's challenging anyone who thinks they're tough to fight him, and he'll humiliate them if they refuse to fight back.
This for niggaz, Jews and white trash
He's saying that his music is for anyone who wants to listen, regardless of race or social status.
I deliver them punch lines with a nice jab
He's skilled at delivering punchlines in his lyrics, just like a skilled boxer with a nice jab.
Smokin’ weed on a go-cart at Bo Craft
He enjoys smoking weed and likes to do it while riding a go-cart at Bo Craft.
BC-4, straight out of low cash
He identifies himself as BC-4, and he's from a low-income area.
The new Brick City, low down, gritty
He's proud of his hometown, Brick City, and considers it to be tough and gritty.
Fo' pound semi, minds I leave 'em empty
He carries a powerful gun and is capable of making his enemies' heads empty with his rhymes.
Keep the fo' pound round the 9 milli with me
He's always carrying both his 4-pound gun and a 9-millimeter gun with him.
So when the Feds run up, they likely not to hit me
He's confident that the Federals won't catch him even if they come looking for him.
Like J-Kwon everybody, in the club tipsy
He's referencing J-Kwon's popular song, in which everyone in the club is intoxicated.
You be on the mixtapes soundin’ like 50
He's calling out other rappers who try to sound like 50 Cent on their mixtapes.
But this is Brick City, gilla house we comin’ through
He's proud of his city, and he's confident that Gilla house is going to make an impact there.
Smokin’ blunts, sippin’ Henny too
He enjoys smoking weed and drinking Hennessy with his crew.
Girls is bouncin’, niggaz bouncin’ too
The girls and guys are all dancing and having a good time.
On the blocks, new whips we drivin’ through
They're driving through the neighborhood in brand new cars.
We getting’ money, CD's is pay per view
They're making a lot of money, and they're confident that their music is so good that people would pay to listen to it.
At the go, go girls come up into, so listen up as we tell y'all what to do
They're at a go-go club, and women are approaching them. They're asking the audience to listen up and take their cues on how to act.
Come holla at my motherfuckin’ crew, yeah
He's inviting anyone who wants to meet and hang out with his crew to come and talk to them.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: AUBREY WILLIAMS, DANA STINSON, REGGIE NOBLE
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