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Last week Redman shocked the world when he revealed that he’s been celibate and smoke free for two years and counting and though many feel it’s only a matter of time before he indulges in the aforementioned activities, we’re hoping the Funk Doctor Spot continues to do what’s best for himself and his health.
Addressing his revalations in his latest visuals to “Booyaka Shot,” Redman finds himself in an sex, drugs, and drinking anonymous session where he raps about his former habits much to the shock and entertainment of his fellow attendees. After all these decades in the game, Redman’s still got it, b.
Back in the barrio, Beantown representative Millyz gets his Spanglish on as he and Tivi Gunz show up and show out for the Latino community in the visuals to “Alpax Remix” where the Latino community welcomes the Boston representative with open arms as he spits some Spanish bars and shows that he could very well get by in Spanish Harlem or the Dominican Republic or something.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Larry June, Illa Ghee, and more.
REDMAN – “BOOYAKA SHOT”
TIVI GUNZ & MILLYZ – “ALPAX REMIX”
LARRY JUNE – “JAN 14TH”
ILLA GHEE – “DEMI GOD”
CHE’ NOIR & 38 SPESH – “ART OF WAR”
BELLY GANG KUSHINGTON – “TRAP STAR”
21 LIL HAROLD FT. ROB49 – “WORD ON THE STREETS”
VALIANT & WEEKDAY – “GRIMEY”
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Redman has been an active rapper since 1990 and he has carved out a lane as the wisened version of his younger self, still sharp lyrically but perhaps less brash than he was decades ago. With his latest album, Muddy Waters Too, Redman took on the impossible task of creating a sequel to his beloved classic which serves as a return to form for Funk Doctor Spot.
Breaking the usual format here, I want to express my deepest apologies to Redman. I was not excited about Muddy Waters Too in the least bit, especially as a fan of Muddy Waters, the crown jewel of Funk Doc’s discography to some. I realize now that my folly was limiting the New Jersey legend to what I felt was his creative zenith instead of appreciating that he’s still here releasing music that largely seemed cathartic for him. Further, his style had matured over the past three decades but he never lost the ability to rhyme at an elite level, and through it all, he’s maintained something that’s been long missing in current Hip-Hop — having fun.
Muddy Waters Too was initially promised in 2013 and at the time, the industry largely moved on from hard-hitting punchline-laden Hip-Hop. This was also after the so-called “Blog Era” period and the industry’s audio textures shifted once more. Nevertheless, Red remained an active participant and alongside his longtime collaborator Method Man, he perfected his live performance while delivering loosies, mixtapes, and other projects over the years but nothing approached the commercial or critical success of his previous releases.
MW2 still maintains the sonic ethos of its predecessor, and that includes Redman’s zaniness, the everpresent skits, and a throughline of Brick City (Newark, N.J.) pride. The album opens with “Da F*ck Goin On” which would sound right at home on Red and Meth’s Blackout series. Red digs into the funk on the production and he sounds in top shape. Next up is “Whuts Hot” with production from Khrysis finds Red rapping with his typical confidence. Oran “Juice” Jones II, the son of Oran “Juice” Jones, who delivered the ’80s R&B hit, “The Rain,” shows up for the hook.
Perhaps as a preview of a potential Blackout 3 drop, Method Man appears on “Lalala” and the pair go bar for bar over production from Vinyl Frontiers. A little fan service happens early on “Dont You Miss” with Erick Sermon serving up a bass-heavy platter for Red’s nostalgic trip down memory lane and serves as a strong ode to the 1990s. Other standouts include the Tall Black Guy-produced “Aye,” a track that would’ve run summer radio if that were still a thing, the previously released “Don’t Wanna C Me Rich,” and “Pop Da Trunk” with production from Rockwilder. And while Redman is never outshined on any track, Sheek Louch of The Lox comes quite close on “Dynomite.”
About that aforementioned Jersey pride, “Lite It Up” seemingly features the entire state with Naughty By Nature, Queen Latifah, Rah Digga, Shaquille O’Neal, Lord Of The Underground, Lady Luck, The Artifacts, Heather B, Hakim Green of Chanel Live, and Nikki D all appearing. And no Redman album would be complete with a “Soopaman Luva” track and part seven of the series finds Red back in his Hood Lothario mode. The album ends with the soulful “Smoke With Me” with production from DJ Static and Seige Monstracity and Redman employing a double-time flow as he has done previously.
To get personal, something magical happened over the holidays as I finally took in the album. I approached the record with lofty hopes and I can freely admit that from the intro to the final track, I felt as if I were transported back to 1996 and hearing Muddy Waters for the first time. Adding to this, I found myself getting choked up about how good the album sounded, even on tracks I wasn’t necessarily wowed by. I told everyone near and dear to me to check out MW2. I felt like it was my duty to correct my wrongs and promote this album as if I worked for Gilla House myself. I am still struck by how Doc was able to channel the energy of nearly 30 years ago and managed to make it sound like now. I vow to never doubt Redman again.
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MUDDY WATERS TOO !! OUT NOW !!https://t.co/zvc3bsY8tQ pic.twitter.com/sHBQ3HHtRv
— Redman (@therealredman) December 24, 2024
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For the past few weeks, Hip-Hop legend Redman has been dropping off new work on a consistent basis and shown that though he’s been in the rap game for more than three decades his pen is as sharp as it was in the early 90’s and needless to say we hear him loud and clear.
Dropping off some new visuals to “Im On Dat Bullsh!t,” the Brick City representative gets turnt up in the streets of Newark, New Jersey after his boo thang kicks him to the curb after discovering a jimmy hat in the backseat of his car. Well, at least he still practices safe sex, right?
Keeping up with some New York legends, Pete Rock and Smif N Wessun continue to put on for their city and in their Memphis Bleek assisted clip to “Top Of The World,” the Hip-Hop OG’s spit that gritty New York flavor that made them fan favorites in the city that never sleeps.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Casey Veggies, DODY6, and more.
REDMAN – “IM ON DAT BULLSH!T”
PETE ROCK & SMIF N WESSUN FT. MEMPHIS BLEEK – “TOP OF THE WORLD”
CASEY VEGGIES – “ROAD RUNNIN’”
DODY6 – “FUCC YO OPINION”
PHILTHY RICH – “PHILTHY FLOW”
DINCO D & JABORI WHITE – “PLAY IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT”
WU-SYNDICATE – “STILL NO HEAVEN”
TEEMAN DATRUTH – “SOUTHEAST TEE”
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This past Sunday night (June 2), Hot 97’s annual Summer Jam concert rocked the house at the USB Arena in Belmont, N.Y. While acts like Sexyy Red and Doja Cat got things lit with their performances, Method Man didn’t feel the energy from the crowd when he took the stage and feels like his Summer Jam days are officially over.
Taking to the stage with his Blackout! running mate, Redman, one of the cuts Meth and Red performed was their classic cut “Da Rockwilder” for the thousands of fans in attendance. Though the OG fans loved what they saw, Method Man felt the new generation of Hip-Hoppers have left his era far in the rearview mirror.
In a post that Hot 97 put on their official Instagram page showcasing his and Redman’s performance, Method Man left a comment that raised many eyebrows as it showed his displeasure with the experience and included a hashtag that hinted he’d never return to Summer Jam again.
“Not our crowd at all.. thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete and Ebro I got love for you guys, but never again.. at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback“
Y’all damn kids ruin everything!
Unfortunately, a lot of this year’s Summer Jam attendees were probably newborns or weren’t even conceived yet when Method Man and Redman were flying high off their marijuana-inspired cuts back in the late 90s. So it’s no surprise that they didn’t know they were in the presence of legends when Meth and Red took the stage. The lack of love and energy was enough to convince the Ticallion Stallion to throw the towel in when it comes to these kind of events.
The dynamic rap duo was also at the Roots Picnic, and the energy was much better.
Check out Method Man and Redman at Summer Jam below, and let us know your thoughts on Method Man’s comment in the comments section below.
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It is clear Jennifer Lopez is still tapped into the streets. She had Redman join her during her Saturday Night Live set.
As spotted on GQ Magazine Newark and the South Bronx have come together for a memorable moment on one of the world’s most iconic stages. On Saturday, Feb 3 the “Love Don’t Cost A Thing” singer debuted the remix to her single “Can’t Get Enough” which reprises Redman’s 1998 hit “Da Goodness”. Wearing a suit, an untucked button-up shirt and a fedora to match the black and white theme, Reggie Noble flawlessly rapped his verse while interacting with the Grammy Award nominated singer with his own set of dance moves. Additionally, the bars were gritty but still made aligned with the track’s mainstream feel. “Take ’em to the limit / shut the place down in a New York minute / Look around the room, J.LO they all mad / Season veterans – check the dog tags”.
This is not the first time Funk Doctor Spock has lent his talents to a pop song. Back in 2003 Christina Aguilera redid his song “Dirty” which he featured on. The track was the lead single to her multi-platinum album Stripped. The duo performed the song at 2002 MTV Music Awards. You can see Jennifer Lopez rock with both Latto and Redman on Saturday Night Live below.
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For a minute there, it looked like Redman was about to have a new career in the world of acting as one of the most recognizable characters on Power Book II: Ghost. But unfortunately, the iconic rapper was replaced in season 3 of the show, which premiered earlier this year. Method Man revealed why.
During an interview on The Breakfast Club, the Wu-Tang legend revealed that the reason behind Redman’s departure from the series is allegedly rooted in his refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. After Charlamange Tha God asked why Redman was suddenly replaced, Method Man answered, “Because he wouldn’t get the jab… at least that’s what I heard.” Further expounding on the reason, Method Man admitted he didn’t talk to Redman about it but did say “he [Redman] made a decision and I stick by whatever that decision was. If he feels that was best for him, I agree with him.”
Can’t be mad at that. Though the urban community has been weary about getting the COVID-19 vaccine due to conspiracy theories, misinformation and the government’s history of doing us dirty, we’re lowkey surprised that getting the jab is still a requirement these days.
Still, Redman isn’t the first rapper to lose out on a role as Ice Cube also quit his role on set of the film Oh Hell No after producers required he be vaccinated in order to remain in the film and in the process lost a $9 million bag.
How this requirement plays out on future film projects and whether or not celebrities abide by those rules remains to be seen, but don’t be surprised if studio execs begin to use this as a way to get actors they don’t want to remove themselves from projects going forward. You never know, man.
Check out Meth talk about Redman’s situation below, and let us know your thoughts about it in the comments section below.
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