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)
Syrinx
Redman Lyrics
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that be weird like that
even to this you couldn't catch
me with photomat
my mack will leave you more cheeky
than the japs D.O.A.
I'll make up like a big cat
fill the raft
gettin DAP like a little
from Brooklyn hangin with
nut crack like that
tight nigger that a light ciggers
blow sniffers *
flow spitters
* you
make sure you bring your phone witcha
twist the situation
and make you hole hit ya
(red man)
rock rock on
open you with the fumes of smoke
I left in the vocal booth
disablin' plugs and microphone cablin'
smoke filled automobiles I rode daily in
I * hooked the track till they blow
shit for 30 G's
I ride blindfold
with bongos
ha ha ha
uh ah uh ah uh ah
so hit the road Jack
and don't you come back
shit I wanna make the cheddar
till I make bass collapse
hit more holes than Minnesota Fats
you're brains been tapped
my superior aristocrat
murder 16 bars
drunk off o snaps
pumped so many tracks
you might think I do crack
rip the microphone like a hair wrestlin match
lick your lips bitch
cause your shit might eat chap
you know Nikki D.
these fake bitches be
awsome bullshit *ing with the triple P
demolish wax polish
this dick I got
will make the baddest bitch topless
jobless
* around with it
red litty
shitty
got niggers in Germany blitty
now I'm the new president
and sellin spinach
50 cents and up
can't handle get there *
hu ha check check it out
friggy, diggy, jiggy diggy
check it out
doctors in the house
don't like what I'm sayin
got the nigger
*
shit is bad, bad, bad, bad
the year 2000
The opening verse of Redman’s “Syrinx” is representative of his gritty and unconventional style of rap. He boasts about his unique and strange music style that most people might not appreciate. He claims that he would not be caught with “photomat” or anything considered mainstream. Redman states that he will leave those who try to challenge him or his music with “more cheeky” than any other analogy. He then says that he will fill the “raft” of the “shaft brother” and “get DAP” like a little boy from Brooklyn hanging out with the wrong crowd. He then insults those who copy others, those who light cigarettes or use drugs, and challenges them to bring their phone because they will need it when he twists the situation and makes them “hole hit ya.”
Redman’s verse is an expression of his braggadocio and confident persona, exalted in verbose, witty wordplay. He celebrates his individuality and rejects any attempt to undermine or tame his music style. He also confronts the clones and tries to assert his authority and unsettle their confidence. The track Syrinx is an experimental and musically rich composition mixed with old-school hip-hop, funk, and blues, which is consistent with Redman's artistic style.
Line by Line Meaning
So what I rock the tracks
I am unconcerned with the opinion of others about my music.
that be weird like that
My music is different and unconventional.
even to this you couldn't catch
Others cannot comprehend my unique style.
me with photomat
I am too dynamic and fast-paced for anyone to capture me in a photograph.
my mack will leave you more cheeky
My confidence and charisma will leave you more bold and daring.
than the japs D.O.A.
My impact and influence is greater than the Japanese's destruction of Pearl Harbor.
I'll make up like a big cat
I will present myself with the confidence and grace of a big cat.
fill the raft
I am abundant in creative ideas and musical talent.
of the shaft brother
I possess the necessary skill and prowess to create groundbreaking music.
gettin DAP like a little
I appreciate the support and recognition from others in my community.
from Brooklyn hangin with
I am part of the thriving hip-hop scene in Brooklyn.
nut crack like that
I hang out with a clique of tough and unconventional individuals.
tight nigger that a light ciggers
I associate with people who are confident and daring.
blow sniffers
My circle of friends includes people who use drugs recreationally.
flow spitters *
People who are part of my music circle are talented and capable rappers and musicians.
you
This group of people that I am associating myself with includes you, the listener.
make sure you bring your phone witcha
You should be prepared to record and share the music that I create.
twist the situation
I have a knack for turning any situation to my advantage.
and make you hole hit ya
I can manipulate events in a way that will benefit me and disrupt my enemies.
(red man)
This is a self-referential reminder that I, Redman, am the artist performing this song.
rock rock on
I want to encourage everyone to continue enjoying and supporting my music.
open you with the fumes of smoke
My music is potent and can captivate anyone who hears it.
I left in the vocal booth
I have a powerful and lasting presence in the music studio.
disablin' plugs and microphone cablin'
My music is so intense that it can damage the equipment used to record it.
smoke filled automobiles I rode daily in
I associate myself with an edgy and unconventional lifestyle.
I * hooked the track till they blow
My music has an intense and addictive quality that can push listeners to the edge.
shit for 30 G's
I create high quality music even though I do not receive a lot of financial compensation for it.
I ride blindfold
I approach every new musical challenge with confidence and without fear.
with bongos
I use my raw talent and creativity to create my music.
ha ha ha
This is a self-referential expression of joy and confidence.
uh ah uh ah uh ah
This is a self-referential expression of excitement and anticipation.
so hit the road Jack
I am dismissive of people who do not appreciate my music or my style.
and don't you come back
I will not tolerate people who are not supportive of my work.
shit I wanna make the cheddar
I am focused on creating high quality music that will generate income and recognition for me.
till I make bass collapse
My music is so powerful that it can make speakers and sound systems shake and malfunction.
hit more holes than Minnesota Fats
I have the ability to create music that appeals to a wide and diverse audience.
you're brains been tapped
People who do not appreciate or understand my music are ignorant and misguided.
my superior aristocrat
I am confident, sophisticated and have superior skills and qualities.
murder 16 bars
I can create music that is intense, powerful and captivating in just 16 bars.
drunk off o snaps
I am eccentric, unconventional and creative in my music-making process.
pumped so many tracks
I am prolific and produce a lot of music.
you might think I do crack
I have an intense and addictive energy that can be mistaken for the effects of drug use.
rip the microphone like a hair wrestlin match
I am intense and aggressive in my music-making approach.
lick your lips bitch
My music can be sensual and appealing to both men and women.
cause your shit might eat chap
My music is of such high quality that it can outshine and embarrass other artists.
you know Nikki D.
I have a close association with the talented rapper Nikki D.
these fake bitches be
Other female rappers in the industry who try to imitate Nikki D. are not genuine and do not possess true talent.
awsome bullshit *ing with the triple P
These fake female rappers are trying to imitate the style of my music collective, the Triple P.
demolish wax polish
I have the ability to create music that is raw, real and powerful, that can expose the superficiality and polish of other artists.
this dick I got
My music is so powerful and intense that it can be compared to the male sexual organ.
will make the baddest bitch topless
My music has the ability to captivate and disarm even the most formidable of female rappers.
jobless
Other rappers who try to compete with my success are ultimately without purpose or motivation.
* around with it
Other rappers can try to imitate my style but they will ultimately fail.
red litty
I am confident and charismatic like a red light that commands attention and respect.
shitty
Other rappers who are not as talented or creative as I am can be compared to the excrement of animals.
got niggers in Germany blitty
My music has a worldwide appeal and has captivated audiences in Germany.
now I'm the new president
I have achieved unprecedented success and recognition in the hip-hop industry.
and sellin spinach
I have become rich and successful by making and selling high quality music, like a successful spinach merchant.
50 cents and up
My music is worth a lot and can be sold for a high price.
can't handle get there *
Other rappers who try to compete with my success cannot seem to handle the pressure or the intensity of my music.
hu ha check check it out
This is a self-referential expression of excitement and encouragement to listen to my music.
friggy, diggy, jiggy diggy
This is a playful and upbeat expression that encourages people to listen to my music and have a good time.
check it out
I want people to listen to my music and appreciate its unique style and message.
doctors in the house
I have a strong and talented group of people supporting my music.
don't like what I'm sayin
Other people who are jealous or envious of my success do not appreciate or understand the message in my music.
got the nigger
I have the power and control in this situation.
*
This word cannot be accurately interpreted or is inappropriate for use.
shit is bad, bad, bad, bad
This is a playful and upbeat expression that shows that I am effortlessly cool and confident.
the year 2000
This is a reference to the upcoming millennium and a glimpse into the future of my music and success.
Contributed by Penelope L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-oy6sc8qh6e
Я просто удивляюсь сколько мусора на youtube,и эта легендарная песня прямиком из кирпичного города,и так мало просмотров,Newark,New Jersey,давайте поддержим легенду рэпа Redman,у меня для этого исполнителя всегда останется место в сердце,полноценный член Wu-Tang Clan,привет из Украины и России с любовью❤
@johnnyzli
I had this album, hip hop meets classic music
@renaissancemusicllc9804
The movie "Synchronic" on Netflix brought me here. S/O to Anthony Mackie 😁
@sprayliota9746
Me too
@shashikagunathilake2068
Me too ✌️
@CarlosRodriguez-xf6pz
😆😁
@Tiersenhiphop
Same. That movie kinda sucked. But this song is dope.
@Pinati323
me too
@mixaildaschyan7159
Я в теме 1999 ого
Такого альбома как the Rhapsody
больше не будет наверно
@AliAkbar-oh5dy
Synchronic movie brought me here.