Redman

Redman on vinyl: funk rap from New Jersey

In short: Redman’s real name is Reggie Noble, and he comes from Newark, New Jersey. He was discovered by Erick Sermon of EPMD, with whom he belonged to the Def Squad; his albums came out on Def Jam. His records combine heavy funk with humour and a rough, fast voice. The Vinyl Room currently has 5 Redman records.

What makes Redman special?

Funk is his foundation: on “Whut? Thee Album” from 1992 and “Dare Iz A Darkside” from 1994, thick basslines and funk samples roll beneath his rhymes.

“Muddy Waters” from 1996 with the single “Whateva Man” and “Doc’s Da Name 2000” from 1998 show him during his acclaimed nineties run.

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First pressings

Records by Redman

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FAQ

Where is Redman from? From Newark, New Jersey.

Who discovered Redman? Erick Sermon of the group EPMD.

Who did Redman often rap with as a duo? Method Man of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Which records do you have? Mostly records from the nineties – 5 records in all.