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)
So Ruff
Redman Lyrics
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Don't make a move! Before I choose to make your guts run
All over the block, cause my stomach's in a knot
And it growls twenty-four hours a day around the tick-tock
I got roaches and vats of the rats carryin bats and gats
So I *farting noise* 'fore I snack Jack
Because I'm not down with water from the hydrant
My moms takin a bath and my brother's next arrivin
I haven't had a cracker for weeks so my mouth leaks
I squat up, cause I'mma set up this kid, carryin loot out
From Burger King and what I'mma do is..
Run up on him, snatch the bag of money, then bust the dummy!
Cause my man when I think of a plan there's no shorts take
Cause I pack jammies inside of my Nordface, coat
Had the black brother on scope
No joke's what I am cause the man's a pure pro
(Yo my man you got a light?
Yeah give me the effin money too G!) Yo STOP STOP STOP!
Took the money then I dipped with the quickness
The plan went well so I got down to the business
Opened up the bag it was filled with paper
I thought I freaked the funk but now starts the caper
Cause I was set up, now I have to go head up with the cops
What they carryin? Black Glocks (shit's thick!)
What's the next move? My life's on the line
Bullets in their clips and none in mine
Sirens on, once again it's on
I fell (OW!) and then the black Glocks went POW!
I got snuffed and I got bust
Now the only thing I'm sniffin is dust, cause it's
It's so rough
Me and Erick Sermon takin a trip Uptown
In the ? run a blast and my tape pumpin ganja
Since Erick got props
I step to this hottie with more damn body than a chop shop
Flexed the jewels then she chose to talk to me
It was no doubt that baby cakes was hawkin me
So I kicked it, upped the digits, terrific
Not knowin she was scopin me cause I was MAD splifted
Later on that week honeydip freaked the funk
Playin Redman and Erick out like two chumps
Callin him weekdays, callin me weeknights
(Who had her weekends?) Whichever man would freak right
Things got cozy one night like dynamite
We stripped to bare backs and took care of the bare facts
No hats? Went Funkadelic
Took a splash, you know how that go fellas
Two months later (see you later alligator)
She was pissed and, I ended up seein my physician
She took a blood test, she took a head check
Looked at me thinkin, "Why the hell he isn't dead yet?"
Then I asked her, "Why you lookin at me?!"
She said, "Redman because you have the HIV"
Called Erick and his set, that girl, don't mess around!
Too late, cause Erick already had his drawers down
Cause it's
It's so rough
Cause it's so rough!
To all my brothers wear your hats wear your hats
You can either get with this or you can either catch the claps
And to my sisters, make em wear they prophyl-lastic
Cause it's drastic, havin another ghetto bastard
Think I'm vyin for a piece of butt? Honey you must be nuts
You better settle for a wet kiss so pucker up
Cause you end up messin around catchin the heebie jeebies
Lookin like WHODUNNIT? Witcha face up on the TV
So next time you want sex, get wreck, but protect
Cause you could be like sexin to your last death
And if you still don't know the time, press rewind
Cause the next thing you might hear is a flatline
The lyrics of Redman's song So Ruff depict the life of someone living in the ghettos and struggling to make ends meet. The first verse talks about the hunger, poverty, and desperation of the singer, who is willing to resort to any means necessary to get food, even if it means robbing people or stealing their money. The second verse takes a turn towards sexual health and STDs, warning the listeners to practice safe sex and avoid the risk of HIV or other diseases.
The song "So Ruff" is a representation of the East Coast hip-hop scene and the gangsta rap genre prevalent in the 90s. The lyrics are meant to showcase the harsh reality of life for many African-Americans living in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. The song's themes are still relevant today, showing that despite changes in society, poverty and access to resources are still major issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Stick em up, stick em up! I got the jammie to your vest punk
Stop right there, I have a gun pointed at you and I'm ready to use it
Don't make a move! Before I choose to make your guts run
Stay still or I will shoot you and your insides will spill out
All over the block, cause my stomach's in a knot
Your blood will be all over the street because I'm hungry and angry
And it growls twenty-four hours a day around the tick-tock
My stomach is always growling no matter what time it is
I got roaches and vats of the rats carryin bats and gats
I live in a dirty place with rats that have guns and baseball bats
So I *farting noise* 'fore I snack Jack
I better fart before I eat, or I might get sick
Because I'm not down with water from the hydrant
I refuse to drink water from a public water source
My moms takin a bath and my brother's next arrivin
My mom is taking a bath and my brother is coming home soon
I gotta think of a plan so I can eat
I need to come up with a plan to get food
I haven't had a cracker for weeks so my mouth leaks
I'm starving so much that my mouth is watering at the thought of a cracker
I squat up, cause I'mma set up this kid, carryin loot out
I'm going to ambush and rob a kid who is carrying money from a Burger King
Run up on him, snatch the bag of money, then bust the dummy!
I'm going to take the bag of money and beat up the kid
Cause my man when I think of a plan there's no shorts take
I don't mess around when I plan something
Cause I pack jammies inside of my Nordface, coat
I carry guns inside my coat
Had the black brother on scope
I had my gun pointed at the kid
(Yo my man you got a light?
Yeah give me the effin money too G!) Yo STOP STOP STOP!
Hey, can I have a light? Also, give me the money you have. Wait, stop!
Took the money then I dipped with the quickness
I took the money and ran away quickly
The plan went well so I got down to the business
The robbery was successful, so I moved on to the next step
Opened up the bag it was filled with paper
I opened the bag and found out it was filled with useless paper
I thought I freaked the funk but now starts the caper
I thought I had succeeded, but now things are getting worse
Cause I was set up, now I have to go head up with the cops
I was framed, and now I have to fight the cops
What they carryin? Black Glocks (shit's thick!)
The cops are carrying guns, and it's going to be tough
What's the next move? My life's on the line
I don't know what to do, and I might die
Bullets in their clips and none in mine
The cops have bullets, but I don't
Sirens on, once again it's on
The cops are coming, and it's time to fight
I fell (OW!) and then the black Glocks went POW!
I got shot as soon as I fell to the ground
I got snuffed and I got bust
I was hit and shot by the cops
Now the only thing I'm sniffin is dust, cause it's
I'm dead and my body is decaying
Me and Erick Sermon takin a trip Uptown
Me and Erick Sermon are going uptown
In the ? run a blast and my tape pumpin ganja
We're driving in a car with loud music and smoking weed
Since Erick got props
Erick got some recognition or fame recently
I step to this hottie with more damn body than a chop shop
I approached a woman with a very attractive body
Flexed the jewels then she chose to talk to me
I showed off my jewelry and she started talking to me
It was no doubt that baby cakes was hawkin me
She was definitely interested in me
So I kicked it, upped the digits, terrific
We talked, exchanged phone numbers and it was great
Not knowin she was scopin me cause I was MAD splifted
I didn't realize she was observing me because I was very high
Later on that week honeydip freaked the funk
Later that week, she fooled us and played us both
Playin Redman and Erick out like two chumps
She made fools of us and played us both
Callin him weekdays, callin me weeknights
She called him during the week and me on weekends
(Who had her weekends?) Whichever man would freak right
She slept with whoever she felt like on weekends
Things got cozy one night like dynamite
One night, we got intimate
We stripped to bare backs and took care of the bare facts
We got naked and had sex
No hats? Went Funkadelic
We didn't use protection, which was a big mistake
Took a splash, you know how that go fellas
We ejaculated, as you know what happens during sex
Two months later (see you later alligator)
Two months later, we parted ways
She was pissed and, I ended up seein my physician
She was angry and I had to go see a doctor
She took a blood test, she took a head check
She tested for diseases and checked her mental state
Looked at me thinkin, "Why the hell he isn't dead yet?"
She was surprised that I didn't have a serious disease
Then I asked her, "Why you lookin at me?!"
I asked her why she was staring at me
She said, "Redman because you have the HIV"
She told me I had HIV
Called Erick and his set, that girl, don't mess around!
I told Erick and his friends about the girl's behavior and not to mess with her
Too late, cause Erick already had his drawers down
But it was too late, because Erick had already slept with her
To all my brothers wear your hats wear your hats
I urge all men to use protection
You can either get with this or you can either catch the claps
Either use protection or risk getting a sexually transmitted disease
And to my sisters, make em wear they prophyl-lastic
I urge women to make men use protection
Cause it's drastic, havin another ghetto bastard
It's a big problem to have another child born in the ghetto
Think I'm vyin for a piece of butt? Honey you must be nuts
Don't think I'm only interested in sex, that's ridiculous
You better settle for a wet kiss so pucker up
We should stick to kissing, so let's do that
Cause you end up messin around catchin the heebie jeebies
If we have sex without protection, we might get a disease
Lookin like WHODUNNIT? Witcha face up on the TV
You might end up on TV, trying to figure out who gave you a disease
So next time you want sex, get wreck, but protect
So if we want to have sex, let's do it, but use protection
Cause you could be like sexin to your last death
If we have sex without protection, it could be the last time we have sex due to getting a disease
And if you still don't know the time, press rewind
If you don't understand, rewind the song and listen again
Cause the next thing you might hear is a flatline
Otherwise, you might end up dying from a disease
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
Written by: REGGIE NOBLE, ROBERT BELL, DENNIS THOMAS, GEORGE BROWN, ROBERT MICKENS, RICHARD WESTFIELD, CLAYDES SMITH, RONALD BELL, DONALD BOYCE, GEORGE CLINTON JR., GARRY M. SHIDER, BERNIE WORRELL, BOOTSY COLLINS
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