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)
Lift It Up
Redman Lyrics
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Gimme somethin that these niggaz can ride to
Lift it up! (Ahhh) Lift it up
Lift it up! (This goes for all the riders) Lift it up
(out there that's liftin up) Lift it up! Lift it up
(Gilla House) Lift it up! (LAD-IES...)
I shut 'em DOWN DOWN and I don't care who it is
I'm from the hood nigga, uhh, I take it there (YUP!)
Windex on my windpipes, make it clear
Your lady naked here, put that cologne on me
That can of five grand, daddy yeah roll on me
She called her girlfriend, I said you're so phony
You cats stackin me, record through the phone on me
Go 'head, record baby, I ain't never scared
I stay sinnin, I'm from Jersey where the (Devils) is
Go 'head LIFT IT UP, you know what the hell is
Come get your groove back BITCH, like Stella did
Aowww!
[Chorus]
Lift it up! Lift it up
Lift it up! (Six-fo') Lift it up (fat ass)
Lift it up! (Yamaha) Lift it up
Lift it up! Lift it up
You can smell that marijuana comin out of my veins
(Get your smoke on nigga!)
I'm just lookin for that hot chick to give me some brains
(Yeah, yeah, ay, ay)
I'm from the nine-zero, yeah I know how to ball
I whip a ride that's still on protocol (you lyin nigga!)
Psych I'm lyin nigga, I'm as broke as y'all
But I'm a HUSTLER and I don't sell dope at all
I just LIFT IT UP (lift it up) lift it up!
You got that kush rolled homey go on lift it up
Baby you got back, momma go on lift it up
You got that Yamaha, nigga go on lift it up
Aowww!
[Chorus]
You can smell that marijuana comin out of my veins
I'm just lookin for that hot chick to give me some brains
(Yeah, yeah, ay, ay)
LET'S GO! [echoes]
In the song Lift It Up by Redman, the artist is requesting for a beat from J. Rob that he and others can "ride," or rap, to. The chorus consists of "lift it up," repeated four times, followed by specific phrases such as "six-fo'," "fat ass," and "Yamaha." Redman then raps about his ability to "do it big," shutting down any naysayers regardless of who they are. He references being from the hood and taking it there, using Windex on his windpipes to make them clear. He boasts about having a naked lady in his presence and being draped in expensive cologne, saying someone can even record him through the phone. He encourages listeners to get their groove back and concludes by repeating the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo J. Rob
Gimme somethin that these niggaz can ride to
Redman requests J. Rob to play a tune suited for riding
Lift it up! (Ahhh) Lift it up
Lift it up! (This goes for all the riders) Lift it up
(out there that's liftin up) Lift it up! Lift it up
(Gilla House) Lift it up! (LAD-IES...)
Redman wants the listeners to lift up their vibes
Aiyyo I can't explain, why I do it big
I shut 'em DOWN DOWN and I don't care who it is
I'm from the hood nigga, uhh, I take it there (YUP!)
Windex on my windpipes, make it clear
Redman doesn't know why he is so good. He takes pride in having superior skills over others. His approach is straightforward and doesn't hold back any punches.
Your lady naked here, put that cologne on me
That can of five grand, daddy yeah roll on me
She called her girlfriend, I said you're so phony
You cats stackin me, record through the phone on me
Redman is surrounded by several ladies, and he's being sarcastic with one particular girl. He has no problem showing off his wealth to the girls. Additionally, somebody is making prank calls to him.
Go 'head, record baby, I ain't never scared
I stay sinnin, I'm from Jersey where the (Devils) is
Go 'head LIFT IT UP, you know what the hell is
Come get your groove back BITCH, like Stella did
Aowww!
Redman is not afraid of being recorded while he does what he does best. He always sins, and is like the Jersey Devil. Redman wants everyone to lift their spirits and if somebody has lost their groove he tells them to get it back like Stella did.
[Chorus]
Lift it up! Lift it up
Lift it up! (Six-fo') Lift it up (fat ass)
Lift it up! (Yamaha) Lift it up
Lift it up! Lift it up
Redman encourages to lift it up in a carefree and bold manner. He mentions specific things that can be lifted up such as six-four, big butt, Yamaha bike, and your vibes
You can smell that marijuana comin out of my veins
(Get your smoke on nigga!)
I'm just lookin for that hot chick to give me some brains
(Yeah, yeah, ay, ay)
I'm from the nine-zero, yeah I know how to ball
I whip a ride that's still on protocol (you lyin nigga!)
Psych I'm lyin nigga, I'm as broke as y'all
But I'm a HUSTLER and I don't sell dope at all
I just LIFT IT UP (lift it up) lift it up!
You got that kush rolled homey go on lift it up
Baby you got back, momma go on lift it up
You got that Yamaha, nigga go on lift it up
Aowww!
Redman is feeling the effects of marijuana in his body, and he is looking for a girl to entertain him. He speaks about his past experiences where he knows how to ball. Redman is confident despite being broke, and he states that he is a hustler that doesn't deal dope. He wants listeners to lift up their spirit regardless of their current status. Redman gives specific examples of how people can lift up such as, having a rolled kush, big butt or riding a Yamaha.
LET'S GO! [echoes]
Redman signs off, motivates the listeners to go and take some action.
Lyrics © DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: JONATHAN ROBINSON, REGGIE NOBLE
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