Redman
Reginald Noble
Redman is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1990.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
- Born
- April 17, 1970
- Years active
- 1990–present
Early life
A Newark native mentored by EPMD's Erick Sermon, Reginald Noble emerged with a rowdy, comedic style rooted in funk samples and stoner humor.
Career
His debut "Whut? Thee Album" and follow-ups went gold and platinum, and his partnership with Method Man yielded the hit album "Blackout!" and the cult film "How High."
Major achievements
He charted multiple gold and platinum albums and became a fixture of 1990s hip-hop and stoner comedy culture.
Legacy
Redman is remembered for his irreverent humor, elastic flow, and one of hip-hop's most enduring buddy duos with Method Man.
References
Frequently asked questions about Redman
- What is Redman known for?
- Redman is an American rapper from Newark, New Jersey active since 1990. Redman is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and producer.
- Where is Redman from?
- Redman is from Newark, New Jersey.
- When was Redman born?
- Redman was born on April 17, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey.
- What kind of music does Redman make?
- Redman's music spans Hip-hop, East Coast hip-hop, and Hardcore hip-hop.
- Is Redman still active?
- Yes — Redman has been active since 1990 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Redman been associated with?
- Redman has been associated with Def Jam.
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