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)
I'm Dope Ni**a )
Redman Lyrics
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The orangutan that remain a captain
You need a boost, I'm the right Vein to tap in
Cuz hip hop is lame, the whole game is lacking
I make my commission off, weed and shows
Chicks wanna spread rumors like Club Nouveau
But I pimp it like my ruff-ruff-ruff-ruff, we don't love them hoes
Each flow that I'm spitting sound malnutrition
We got beef for the teeth of soy bean niggas
Redman & Method Man, stay in the lab
America meet the new Tango & Cash
Hip hop is in trouble, I stay on the path
Rappers wanna feature me, I'm like give me the math
I'm like "nah", I'mma keep it funky, nigga
Talk 20, cuz for money, I"m a junkie nigga
I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor
I got that small change, my nigga, quarters, nickels & dimes
I might cop a little shine, favorite pistol, a nine
I can't deal with fickle minds cuz I'm too official with mine
Put your nose in my notebook and go 'head sniff you a line
I'm dope, nigga, I'm heroin in it's prime
While the game is on it's decline, bitches on my define
I find rhyming easy, but I ain't easy to find
Number one on my to do list, please believe me, it's crime
Ain't with the tom foolery, Meth, if you don't know that
I'mma vet or what to do with me, yet, go 'head and Google me
Your boy flow fluently, yes, still got that Wu in me
Screw it, let me do it to death, minus the eulogy
Ah-hah, I'm ahead of the game, ahead of these lames
I'm a head case, the head nurse is getting better with brain
Let me network, the rest of you niggas stay in your lane
Know your net-worth, now back to the script, like I was saying
I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor
The hip hop Yogi Berra, New York, let's get together
It took a '90's boy, to flow in your era
Niggas never saw me when I write, and signed in a letter
I was born the son of Helen Keller
My skin is Old Yeller, but a bitch dig a fella
She like the way car wheels flip the propellers
I 'stay fly' like Three 6, someone tell her
Doc & Meth tough like Run-DMC leather
I'm the king of rock, dimes, grams and ki's
Cuz the world don't give a fuck if I got a fam to feed
This a heroin dream, smash up a fiend
You can see this pack in my jeans, put you back on your lean
Yeah, back for a fit, back on my shit
Got my ex from back in the days, even back on my dick
This is crack shit, ya'll do it big, I super size
Coke Classic, my nose in the 'cane, like Super Fly, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor
The song "I'm Dope N****" by Redman and Method Man is a rap piece that showcases the artists' confidence, swagger, and unique lyrical style. Redman and Method Man use the track to stress their worth in the rap game, asserting their superiority over other rappers. They criticize the state of hip-hop while also referencing themselves as the new Tango and Cash. The song's hook, "I'm dope, n****," is repeated throughout the track and highlights their arrogance and confidence.
The lyrics are filled with metaphors and references to drugs and violence. They talk about how they make their money through weed and concerts while also mentioning heroin and cocaine. The song is a nod to the drug culture that is prevalent in the rap industry. Redman and Method Man use their lyrics to portray themselves as powerful drug lords who rule the rap industry.
"I'm Dope N****" is a powerful track that highlights the artists' lyrical prowess and their place in the industry. It is a piece of music that is steeped in the rap culture of the 90s and is an excellent example of the genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Check out the, main attraction, black man in action
Take a look at me, the main event, a black man showing off my talents
The orangutan that remain a captain
I'm a powerful leader, like an orangutan in charge
You need a boost, I'm the right Vein to tap in
When you need a lift, come to me, I'm the one to provide it
Cuz hip hop is lame, the whole game is lacking
The current state of hip hop is boring and uninspired
I make my commission off, weed and shows
My income comes from selling weed and performing at concerts
Chicks wanna spread rumors like Club Nouveau
Women like to gossip, but I ignore it like the old band Club Nouveau
But I pimp it like my ruff-ruff-ruff-ruff, we don't love them hoes
I treat women like they're disposable, like a dog barking 'ruff ruff' and we don't have any emotional attachment to them
Each flow that I'm spitting sound malnutrition
My rap flows are skinny and lacking substance
But it's phat when the clip in, boy, I mean business
But when I load up my gun, it becomes powerful, and I'm serious about it
We got beef for the teeth of soy bean niggas
We have an issue with fake rappers who are soft like soybeans
Redman & Method Man, stay in the lab
Redman and Method Man are always working in the studio
America meet the new Tango & Cash
We're a dynamic duo like Tango and Cash, but in the world of hip hop
Hip hop is in trouble, I stay on the path
Hip hop is struggling, but I remain dedicated to the genre
Rappers wanna feature me, I'm like give me the math
Other rappers want to collaborate with me, but I'm all about the money
I'm like 'nah', I'mma keep it funky, nigga
I decline their offers and keep my music true to myself
Talk 20, cuz for money, I'm a junkie nigga
I'm always focused on making money, that's my addiction
I'm dope, nigga (yeah, that's what the say)
I'm amazing and talented, people say
(Frank Lucas with the pen, get at me, ok?)
I'm like Frank Lucas, a successful drug dealer, but with my writing skills
I'm dope, nigga, dirty needle stuck in the arm
I'm amazing, like being high on drugs, even though it's not healthy
Hustle til the package is gone, never tuck in my charm, cuz I'm
I work hard until everything I have to offer is sold, I never hide my charisma, because that's who I am
I'm dope, nigga (nodding out to my dope
I'm amazing, like being high on drugs and feeling sleepy
(Nino Brown takeover, that's how I roll)
I'm like a successful drug dealer, Nino Brown of the movie 'New Jack City'
Now let me smoke witcha, hard when the kid on the job
Let's smoke weed together, it helps me relax when I'm working
Keep a step ahead of the law, push the peddle and floor
I stay ahead of the cops, driving away fast
I got that small change, my nigga, quarters, nickels & dimes
I may not have a lot of money, only a few coins like quarters, nickels, and dimes
I might cop a little shine, favorite pistol, a nine
I might treat myself to something luxurious, like a shiny object or my favorite gun, a 9mm pistol
I can't deal with fickle minds cuz I'm too official with mine
I can't handle people who are indecisive, because I'm very serious about my decisions
Put your nose in my notebook and go 'head sniff you a line
Read my rhymes and appreciate their quality
I'm dope, nigga, I'm heroin in it's prime
I'm amazing, like heroin at the height of its potency
While the game is on it's decline, bitches on my define
While hip hop is getting worse, women still find me attractive
I find rhyming easy, but I ain't easy to find
I'm good at rapping, but hard to locate or track down
Number one on my to do list, please believe me, it's crime
My top priority is committing crimes, make no mistake
Ain't with the tom foolery, Meth, if you don't know that
I'm not into silly or playful behavior, and Method Man knows it
I'mma vet or what to do with me, yet, go 'head and Google me
People still haven't figured out how to handle me, but go ahead and learn more about me on Google
Your boy flow fluently, yes, still got that Wu in me
I rap smoothly, and I'm still heavily influenced by Wu-Tang Clan
Screw it, let me do it to death, minus the eulogy
I'm going to keep rapping until I die, without anyone giving a speech about my life at a funeral
Ah-hah, I'm ahead of the game, ahead of these lames
Ha ha, I'm better than everyone else, including these boring rappers
I'm a head case, the head nurse is getting better with brain
My mental state is unstable, but my therapist is helping me think more clearly
Let me network, the rest of you niggas stay in your lane
Let me meet new people and expand my connections, while other rappers should just stick to what they're good at
Know your net-worth, now back to the script, like I was saying
Understand how much money you have, and let's get back to what I was talking about before
The hip hop Yogi Berra, New York, let's get together
I'm like the Yogi Berra of hip hop, a wise and humorous figure, and let's all come together in New York City
It took a '90's boy, to flow in your era
It took someone from the 90s (like me) to bring good rap to this current era
Niggas never saw me when I write, and signed in a letter
Other rappers never catch me writing my rhymes, but they see my signature on the finished product
I was born the son of Helen Keller
I was born with a disability or challenge, like Helen Keller who was deaf and blind
My skin is Old Yeller, but a bitch dig a fella
My skin color is light like the dog in 'Old Yeller' but women still find me attractive
She like the way car wheels flip the propellers
She likes it when my car's wheels spin quickly and look like helicopter blades
I 'stay fly' like Three 6, someone tell her
I'm always looking good and stylish, like the group Three 6 Mafia, and someone should tell her that
Doc & Meth tough like Run-DMC leather
Me and Method Man are tough, like the leather jackets worn by the group Run-DMC
I'm the king of rock, dimes, grams and ki's
I'm the ruler of the illegal drug trade, from small amounts like dimes to large quantities like kilos
Cuz the world don't give a fuck if I got a fam to feed
The world doesn't care that I have a family to support, so I have to make money any way I can
This a heroin dream, smash up a fiend
I'm living a dream fueled by drugs, and I enjoy hurting drug users
You can see this pack in my jeans, put you back on your lean
You can see the drugs in my pocket, and they will make you high or 'lean' again
Yeah, back for a fit, back on my shit
I'm back and ready to rap again, and I'm focused on my lyrics
Got my ex from back in the days, even back on my dick
My former girlfriend from before I was famous is interested in me again
This is crack shit, ya'll do it big, I super size
My raps are addictive, and everyone tries to outdo each other, but I do it even bigger
Coke Classic, my nose in the 'cane, like Super Fly, cuz I'm
I'm a fan of classic Coke and I enjoy using cocaine, just like the character in the movie 'Super Fly'
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: KEJUAN WALIEK MUCHITA, CLIFFORD SMITH, REGGIE NOBLE
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