Redman

Widely acknowledged as the greatest rapper (thanks Eminem!), Redman aka Reggie Noble aka Funk Docta Spock is my pick for most favoritest bestest MC (sorry Kool Keith!). While Red has stayed consistant putting out dope verse after dope verse, twisting words and phases like no one else can, he stays humble. The only time I hear him talk about the crown is when he refers to the underground. For that he earns my respect and I'm sure, the respect of many.

Dude has always been gritty, grimey and wild. Reggie has always come with the crazy skits and themes. Shiiii, he even raps in Korean! The guy is the truth, straight up.

I can't thank Red enough for bringing humor and amazing rhyme patterns and vocab to the game and to my mind. He has truly expanded my conciousness and for that I believe that he has done what so few artists have done, make a positive impact. Red is not Kwali. He dosen't talk about all the books he's read or how pious he is. Rather he raps about smoking weed and being broke. Maybe that is why I can relate so well.

Another great thing about Red are the beats that he creates fo rmany of his songs. There aren't many major label MCs who can say that they produced much of their albums (Dr. Dre is NOT an MC!). Sure, the beats aren't Timbo or Dre, bu they ceratinly reflect the funk sensibilities of the good doctor.

One more thing, as a DJ I like Red on a couple of different levels. First, he too began as a DJ. Second, on a number of his singles he provides a remix (which isn't that out of the ordinary) or an EXTRA VERSE not available on the album/CD (these aren't bullshit verses mind you). To me that is the ultimate form or gratitude to the true vinyl lover and music fan.

If I had to pick one of the 5 (soon to be 6) albums to reccommend, it would be Doc's the Name 2000. Now many will say that Dare Iz A Darkside is better, and I agree. However, DTN2G is a much more accessable album for iPod people. DIAD is a full album with no filler or bullshit. You sit down roll that shit, lite that shit and smoke it. Nuff said!

As an artist Redman receives 1,000,000/1,000,000.

"Yo yo yo, yo yo yo, yo yo, yo."