Published: December 1, 1998
DEF JAM RECORDS FORSEE'S YET ANOTHER SMASH ALBUM WITH THE RELEASE OF HIP HOP'S MOST VIVACIOUS PLAYER "REDMAN A.K.A. THE FUNK DOCTA SPOT"
Def Jam Recording artist,
Redman, returns with the release
of his fourth effort entitled "Doc's
Da Name 2000"
New York, NY - With an extensive list of number one albums this past year (including DMX's, Its Dark and Hell is Hot, Def Squad's, El Nino, Jay Z's, Hard Knock Life ... Vol. 2 and Method Man's, Tical 2000) to their credit, Def Jam Records once again prepares to release one of Hip Hop's most respected and consistent rap artist's in the music industry today - Redman. "Redman has been with me since 1992 and has proven to be one of my most consistent selling artist to date. I am confident that his release will be another success for us at Def Jam Records," states Lyor Cohen, CEO of Def Jam Records.
With all three of his previous albums reaching gold status, Redman's fourth effort entitled, Doc's Da Name, can easily be considered a Hip-Hop classic with equivalent success in store. Slated for a December 8" release, the disc consists of Redman's most creative and innovative work to date with 14 classic, brain sick-style cuts that could only be illustrated by the one and only "Funk Docta." Back to reclaim his lyrical expert throne, Redman has the musical medicine for those in need of herb-enhanced verbals, blessed by the doctor himself.
The first single off of the disc, "I'll Bee Dat," is already blazing at radio and is accompanied by undoubtedly the most comical video playing on BET, The Box and MTV. This song is a perfect example of Redman's uncanny ability to conceive a bangin' beat with insane lyrics and hysterical visuals that ultimately place him in a category all of his own. For all those anticipating another classic Redman/Method Man collaboration to ensue their '95 smash hit "How High," the waiting is finally over. The heavenly duo does it again with "Well Alright Yall," which is "How High" and then some. For Meth, his appearance on Doc's Da Name, is more loyalty than business. "I Love that ni*@#! Whatever he asks me, it's on like that. That's my word. I feel like I can treat him like family," states Method Man. Red is similarly devoted to his partnership with Meth. "When we're together, it's like magic. That's my brother," Reggie replies. Other collaborations on the album can be expected by Busta Rhymes on the funkdafied "Da Goodness," Erick Sermon and Keith Murray on the bass filled "Down South Funk," and Dave Hollister on the classic "Soopaman Lova part IV." Production credit on Doc's Da Name, goes to Erick Sermon and Redman himself who produced almost half of the tracks on the album.
As the most notable member of the highly acclaimed Hip-Hop assembly DEF SQUAD, Redman along with squadian members Erick Sermon and Keith Murry, conquered the rap world on June 30th with the release of El Nino, which charted at # 1 on the Billboard Music Charts. "Rappers Delight" was the first single that introduced DEF SQUAD to the MTV audience and shed new light on the charismatic trio. As a solo artist, Redman made his entrance on the music scene in '92 with his certified gold debut, Whut? The Album. His sophomore effort, Dare Iz A Dark Side, was released in '94 and was also certified gold. And then in '96 when critics were doubtful of a third successful release, Redman delivered yet another gold album entitled, Muddy Waters. Now in 1998, three albums later and seven years of music making, Redman is back to do what very few rappers have accomplished, a FOURTH album! THE DOCTOR IS IN!!
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