Whut Thee Album [Explicit Lyrics]

Redman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 26, 1994)
• Original Release Date: 1992
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Def Jam
• ASIN: B0000024J6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,250 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #50 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > East Coast
  • #76 in Music > Rap & Hip-Hop > Gangsta & Hardcore

Track Listings

1. Psycho Ward

2. Time 4 Sum Aksion

3. Da Funk

4. News Break

5. So Ruff

6. Rated "R"

7. Watch Yo Nuggets

8. Jam 4 U

9. Blow Your Mind

10. Hardcore

11. Funky Uncles

12. Redman Meets Reggie Noble

13. Tonight's da Night

14. Blow Your Mind [Remix]

15. I'm a Bad

16. Sessed One Night

17. How to Roll a Blunt

18. Sooper Luver Interview

19. A Day of Sooperman Lover

20. Encore

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rated R for REDICULOUS. Funk Doc's debut couldn't be better!, November 9, 2003

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SmokaJ (TORONTO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whut Thee Album (Audio CD)

No doubt, one of the best to come out of 1992. Erick Sermon gives Redman life with this incredible debut. I simply love the way E-Dub's beats flow so well with Red's raw, unf*cked-with NJ style. In my opinion, this is Redman's best album on the fact that, he's more real on this LP than on any of his others.

This whole album is so sick. It went gold in 1992, when goin' gold was an amazing feat. So that'a quite a testament to the quality of this Def Squad music. Remember, this album (and of course, Erick Sermon) is the foundation for the career of one of rap's most consistently dope MC's (Red's been at it for over a decade).

"Time 4 Sum Aksion" is the perfect start, using B-Real to create one of the best samples ever. "Tonight's Da Night" is arguably one of Hip-Hop's most unique tracks. Of Course, "How to Roll A Blunt" (with it's funky Pete Rock production) became and still is one of Hip-Hop's #1 weed smoking anthems.
I just pointed out only 3 tracks, all which are timeless classics, but the rest of the album is just as good. Literally every song is great, it's a perfect album to party, lounge, get stoned...whatever. It's versatile and classic.

Bottom Line: Get this album. Every fan of DEF SQUAD, should truly own this LP. A Perfect 5 stars. Peace.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Twice the Funk than James Brown's socks", March 7, 2005

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Scott D. Gribble (Baltimore MD) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Whut Thee Album (Audio CD)

There will always be a huge difference between Redman & Method Man - One consistently makes great albums the other seems to only put in effort on guest spots.

"Whut? Thee Album" is without a doubt one of the funkiest rap albums ever. The thing is just laced with James Brown/Zapp & Roger/George Clinton samples, thanks to Eric Sermon's masterful work. But, it doesn't stop with the beats, Redman puts an extra funky foot in the a** with his attitude, at times crazy flow, and hilarious lyrics. The album has the perfect blend swagger of funk in both beats & lyrics. That's why this album will never be touched, cause you just won't find anything else like it that matches it's brilliance. And this came out in 92!!??

"Time 4 Sum Aksion" has to be one of the best leading tracks I've heard. This is the type of track that'll either get you pumped up or scared out of your mind. The hard thumping drums are key and the killer Cypress Hill sample just get embedded in your brain. Red comes off hard, delivering some memorable rhymes: ("Listen, look, OOPS, brother where your eyes at?/ There on the floor/ pick em up while I pour/ a lil funk down your/ brain punk Listen to my name chump/ REDMAN READY TO ROCK I got a glock/ THEN, POW!, your body is all over the block"). Redman's alter-ego even has to stop himself at the end, before this track gets too vicious. Classic track to say the least.

Reman proceeds to rip the short laid back "Da Funk" before setting it off again with "So Ruff". Twisting a ghetto drama like Ice Cube to fit the scene of Newark, Redman even pulls off comical rhymes warning against various STDs. Fitting in with the psycho ward skits, "Rated R" has Red spitting rapid-fire borderline insane lyrics ("That's why my brain is out of order/ because its just a quarter to manslaughter your little daughter/ And do a driveby, f*** that, I walk by and I spray s***/ then carve my name in your pavement"). The thumping "Watch Yo Nuggets" features the albums only guest Eric Sermon, who sets Red up to perfectly tear up the track ("Funky fresh in the flesh, the Sooperman grand slams a new twist/ Scoop this, Redman is milk like two t**s!").
"Jam 4 U", "Hardcore", and "I'm Bad" all have beats that are more stripped down, and contain less samples than the majority of the other tracks. All still solid in production, but Redman really shows he can carry a track on his own ("The rude Redman rip backbones and hips to bits/ then split ya from your wrist to your armpits").
Two versions of "Blow Your Mind" are on here, which is warranted considering the beats are different and about half of the lyrics as well. I prefer the second version but both are more than welcome.
"Redman Meets Reggie Noble" was one of the first concept tracks where the rapper talks to his alter ego, producing some hilarious results as Redman cracks jokes on himself! Redman's presence on the mic is so strong he can even make the smooth jazzy production of "Tonight's Da Night" sound hard ("You wanna see me get cool, please, save it for the breeze/ cause the lyrics and tracks, make me funky like cottage cheese").

The album ends on two perfect tracks. Redman was the first to detail the process of "How to Roll a Blunt" on wax for the ignorant. This still remains a classic party jam to this day (thanks to some production help from the legend himself: Pete Rock). The epic final track "A Day of Sooperman Lover" starts out Slick Rick style as the story of Redman's third alter ego. The sampling and production here is amazing and Red flips his comical rhymes perfectly. The song changes mid-track, and turns into a "Jane" sequel (inherited from mentors EPMD), not missing a step in the quality.

While even some of the best classics have one or two tracks that you're tempted to skip, there just isn't a single weak track on "Whut? Thee Album". Although upon multiple listens you'll defiantly be hitting the skip button over the skits, it's only because you'll be too hungry to wait for the next incredible song. The majority of the tracks are practically perfect and Redman's fun nature only adds to the replay value. Redman & Eric Sermon put together an album that's not just a classic, but you could play everyday without ever getting sick of it. I guarantee you'll have no problems following Redman's instructions: "Sit back relax let me rip to the funk track/ And press rewind if I haven't blown your mind."
(10/10)

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Debut from Redman, July 6, 2002

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"blazerfan0" (Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Whut Thee Album (Audio CD)

Redman came on to the scene in a major way with this solo album. This is one of the greatest albums in hip-hop history. Redman is one of the most consistent artists and any of his first three albums could be debated as his best, but this one is my favorite. This is one of the funnest albums to listen to as Redman has complete artistic control over this project and creates one of the most original and funky albums. P-Funk samples are abundant within Erick Sermon's remarkable production. The album is filled with nothing but classic songs as each song seemingly flows right into the next. Lyrically Redman says whatever crazy thoughts are on his mind, creating some of the most entertaining and creative lyrics in hip-hop.
There are a lot of upbeat songs that sacrifice no hardcore credibility at all. Songs like "Time 4 Sum Aksion", "So Ruff", "Watch Yo Nuggets", "Blow Your Mind", and "I'm A Bad" are incredibly intoxicating with their beats that will immediately get your head nodding to their almost party-like feel. Other songs like "Da Funk", "Jam 4 U", and "Tonight's Da Night" have a more relaxed beat. Also the listener is treated to the first installment of "A Day Of Sooperman Lover", his hilarious and extremely inventive song as a superhero.
This is a notable album as Reggie Noble is able to keep it as hardcore as anyone else, but does not need to be a gangsta on his albums. Every hip-hop fan should own this one as there are very few albums that are more enjoyable to listen to than this one.