Muddy Waters (album)

Muddy Waters is the third studio album from American rapper Redman, released December 10, 1996 on Def Jam Recordings.

Muddy Waters
Studio album by
Redman
ReleasedDecember 10, 1996
Recorded1995–1996
GenreHip hop
Length67:02
LabelDef Jam Recordings
ProducerErick Sermon (exec.), Reggie Noble, Rockwilder, Pras, Jerry Wonda, Ty Fyffe
Redman chronology
Dare Iz a Darkside
(1994)		 Muddy Waters
(1996)		 Doc's da Name 2000
(1998)
Singles from Muddy Waters
  1. "It's Like That (My Big Brother)"
    Released: 1996
  2. "Whateva Man"
    Released: January 28, 1997
  3. "Pick It Up"
    Released: May 13, 1997

The album debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200.[1] The album was also certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for exceeding shipments of 500,000 copies.[2]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[3]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music[4]
Q[5]
RapReviews10/10[6]
The Source4/5[7]

Steve Huey of AllMusic, though critical of the album's numerous interludes, stated that "lyrically, Redman is as strong as ever," and of the overall work, remarked that "Muddy Waters solidifies Redman's growing reputation as one of the most consistent rappers of the '90s."[3]

Redman had stated that he had planned on releasing a sequel to the album entitled Muddy Waters 2, considering it is his most classic work.[8]

Commercial performance

Muddy Waters debuted at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and number one on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, becoming his second number one on the chart.[1] On February 12, 1997, the album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 copies.[2] As of October 2009, the album has 767,000 copies in the United States.[9]

Track listing
No.TitleProducer(s)Length
1."Intro"Redman2:17
2."Iz He 4 Real"Erick Sermon, Redman1:36
3."Rock Da Spot"Erick Sermon, Sugarless4:11
4."Welcome (Interlude)"Erick Sermon2:06
5."Case Closed" (featuring Xross-Breed)Rockwilder2:58
6."Pick It Up"Erick Sermon4:11
7."Skit"Redman0:57
8."Smoke Buddah"Redman2:35
9."Whateva Man" (featuring Erick Sermon)Erick Sermon3:08
10."Chicken Head Convention (Skit)"Redman1:17
11."On Fire"Erick Sermon3:50
12."Do What Ya Feel" (featuring Method Man)Pras, Jerry "Te-Bass" Duplessis4:15
13."The Stick Up (Skit)"Redman0:55
14."Creepin'"Redman4:00
15."It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (featuring K-Solo)Redman2:55
16."Da Bump"Erick Sermon4:11
17."Skit"Redman1:00
18."Yesh Yesh Ya'll"Erick Sermon4:13
19."What U Lookin' 4"Rockwilder, Redman (co-producer)4:07
20."Soopaman Luva 3 Interview (Skit)"Redman0:55
21."Soopaman Luva 3"Erick Sermon, Redman4:12
22."Rollin'"Erick Sermon4:09
23."Da Ill Out" (featuring Keith Murray and Jamal)Erick Sermon3:36
Total length:67:02

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[10]

  • Erick Sermon – executive producer – vocals
  • Dave Greenberg – mixing
  • Troy Hightower – mixing
  • Method Man – performer
  • Redman – producer
  • Rockwilder - producer
  • Redman – vocals
  • Method Man – vocals
  • Napalm – vocals
  • Rockwilder – vocals

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

References
  1. "allmusic ((( Muddy Waters > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))". Allmusic. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  2. "RIAA – Gold & Platinum – January 04, 2011 : Search Results – Redman". RIAA. Retrieved 2011-01-04.
  3. Huey, Steve. "allmusic ((( Muddy Waters > Review )))". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
  4. Larkin, Colin (2011). "A Tribe Called Quest". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th concise ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
  5. Q. London (April): 128. 1997.CS1 maint: untitled periodical (link)
  6. 'Flash' Juon, Steve (December 1996). "Redman :: Muddy Waters :: Def Jam/RAL". RapReviews.com. Retrieved 2011-01-03.
  7. Reeves, Marcus. Record Report Albums. The Source. P. 79. February 1997.
  8. "Redman Says That "Muddy Waters 2" Is Happening, Summer 2011". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  9. "XXL SCANS: DEF JAM'S ENTIRE DISCOGRAPHY & RECORD SALES". October 18, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  10. "allmusic ((( Muddy Waters > Credits )))". AllMusic. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
  11. "Billboard 200 - December, 28, 1996". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  12. "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - December, 28, 1996". Billboard (magazine). Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  13. "Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  14. "Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  15. "American album certifications – Redman – Muddy Waters". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH. 
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