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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
....Just what the doctor ordered, May 24, 2001
I remember hearing Redman for the first time on a track called "Hardcore" from EPMD's "Business As Usual" CD. Once I heard his verse, I knew that he was destined to be a hip hop great. He would later bless "Headbanger" from EPMD's "Business Never Personal" CD and that's when most people took notice of him. Redman's 1st CD, "Whut...Thee Album" turned out to be a hip hop classic with tracks like "Blow Your Mind", "Tonight's Da Night", "Time 4 Sum Aksion" and "Watch Yo Nuggets" w/Erick Sermon. Everytime Redman showed up on another rapper's song the song was hot and he continued to drop the classics, "Dare Iz A Darkside" and "Muddy Waters". On his last CD, "Doc's Da Name" some of his fans were disappointed with it but to me it's just the same old Redman. It had tracks like "I'll Be Dat", Da Goodness w/Busta Rhymes, "Get It Live" and "Brick City Mashin'", which were classic Redman. Sometimes, when a rapper achieves greatness, their fans can expect too much sometimes but I am always satisfied with Redman's CDs and guest performances. Redman showed up once again with his partner Method Man to drop "Blackout". Backed with production by Erick Sermon and the RZA, the CD lived up to the hype in my opinion. Now in 2001, after 4 solo CDs, a Def Squad CD, and a CD with Method Man, Redman is back with his fifth solo disc, "Malpractice". This CD is another one to remember from Redman. He gets things started with "Diggy Doc", a parody of the D.O.C. song, "D.O.C. and The Doctor". After that, it's nonstop tight tracks, skits and interludes from then on. Most of the production is handled by the green eyed bandit Erick Sermon and a newcomer called Da Mascot. This CD will remind most Redman fans of "Muddy Waters" and believe me you will not have to use the fast forward button on this one. The skits are long in some instances but it doesn't take away from the flow of the CD and everything falls in place. The best songs are the 1st single "Let's Get Dirty" w/DJ Kool, "J.U.M.P." w/George Clinton, "Real N****z" w/Scarface, Treach, Mally G, and Icarus, "Uh-Huh", and "Doggz II". Out of all the Redman CDs that have been put out, "Malpractice" definitely has the most guest appearances on it from other rappers: Missy Elliott, Method Man, and the aforementioned Scarface, Treach & Mally G, give quality performances on what I have to call the best rap CD of 2001 so far. Hip hop fans this is definitely what the doctor ordered. Any fan of Redman's previous CDs should pick this one up as well.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
brick city!, June 6, 2001
redman has done again what he does so well. he's combined a variety of beats and lyrics to create an outstanding album. some of the best songs would have to be diggy doc, the first single let's get dirty, bricks two which features a variety of talented underground rappers, and soopaman luva 5 (pt. 2) which features reggie noble's twisted storytellin at its best. redman produces many songs himself choosing beats which go perfectly with the moods of the songs.now to the downfalls. redman is one of the best emcee's of all time. but why does he have all these rappers featured on his album? no one can flow at redman's level. some of the guests are good like those on real n****z and bricks 2. but what the heck is missy elliott doin on here? another downfall are the skits. they're funny the first time, but you'll be forced to skip throught them all of your listens after the first. redman has dropped another dope album but hopefully next time he will provide more rappin and less actin.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
return of the gangsta monkey is welcomed, May 22, 2001
By A Customer
this record can be expressed with one word - AMAZING. i am really feeling redman's latest effort and i'm glad that we got the solo return of the self-proclaimed "gangsta monkey". spitting hotter flows then ever he shines on every track and truly represents for the hip hop community and his top notch record lable def jam. i always was a redman fan, but this album truly cemented my fan following for him because he is hard to match.pros- every track is bangin, especially the first single "lets get dirty". this is a club banger that will have every buddy jumpin jumpin. and the good times don't stop there, you will be equally impressed by "lick a shot", "wyka drop", "da bullsh*t", "enjoy da ride" (with long-time collaborater method man) "jump", "muh-f**ka" and a shockingly good guest appearence by missy on the funk influenced "dat b***h" a definite must repeat anthem. he samples dmx's "where my dogs at?" on "doggz" which is an amazing grimmy joint. his lyrics are always on point, and his humor shines through on every track especially the amazing hilarious "judge juniqua skit" that had me on the floor laughing. cons- not to many! besides the numerous skits, this record is to hot to be drawn back by any problems. in the end nobody will be unsatisfied with the amazing effort and extreme raw talent that redman has and boasts on his newest album. weither solo, with the def squad or with method man, he always delights a wide audience and keeps his fans CRAVING more. not only is he extremely addictive, but so is this bangin album.
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