Studio Album · No. 2
Dare Iz a Darkside Songwriting Credits by Redman
Produced by Erick Sermon, Executive producer#Music, Redman, Rockwilder · Engineered by Mike Bona, Bob Fudjinski, Dave Greenberg, Bob Morse, Tony Dawsey
Def Jam
East Coast Hip HopPsychedelic Rap
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 20 of 20 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 20 / 20 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 20 tracks with documented writers, by whether Redman carries a lyricist or composer credit.
20 trackswritten by Redman
0 tracksoutside writers
Redman's roles on this album
Share of the 20 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
20
Tracks
28
Lyricists
3
Producers
587,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1994
Released
Data Insight
Erick Sermon's writing share jumps from one track to six here, and Rockwilder appears for the first time. Redman is on all 20 tracks and alone on seven. The record is the darkest thing he made and the P-Funk credits stay: George Clinton is on four again.
Dare Iz a Darkside came out on Def Jam in November 1994, reached number 13 on the Billboard 200 and sold 587,000 copies in the United States. It is certified gold.
Track Listing & Credits 20 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dr. Trevis
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 2 |
Bobyahed2dis
|
RedmanRockwilderJ. StewartGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | Reginald NobleDana StinsonJ. StewartGeorge Clinton Jr.Garry Marshall ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | RedmanRockwilder | Redman (Performer) |
| 3 |
Journey Throo da Darkside
|
RedmanErick SermonNorman Whitfield | Reginald NobleErick SermonNorman Whitfield | RedmanErick Sermon | Redman (Performer) |
| 4 |
Da Journee
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 5 |
A Million and 1 Buddah Spots
|
RedmanErick Sermon | Reginald NobleErick Sermon | Erick SermonRedman | Redman (Performer) |
| 6 |
Noorotic
|
RedmanRockwilder | Reginald NobleDana Stinson | RockwilderRedman | Redman (Performer) |
| 7 |
Boodah Session
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 8 |
Cosmic Slop
|
RedmanErick SermonKeith Murray | Reginald NobleErick SermonKeith Murray | RedmanErick Sermon | Redman (Performer)Erick Sermon (Featured Vocals)Keith Murray (Featured Vocals) |
| 9 |
Rockafella (R.I.P.)
|
RedmanErick Sermon | Reginald NobleErick Sermon | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 10 |
Rockafella
#10
|
RedmanLeon HaywoodGeorge ClintonBernie WorrellBootsy Collins | Reginald NobleLeon HaywoodGeorge Clinton Jr.Bernard George WorrellWilliam Collins | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 11 |
Green Island
|
RedmanRobert Alexander AndersonA. Stillman | Reginald NobleRobert Alexander AndersonA. Stillman | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 12 |
Basically
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 13 |
Can't Wait
#11
|
RedmanErick SermonRick JamesBig Daddy Kane | Reginald NobleErick SermonRick JamesAntonio Hardy | Erick SermonRedman | Redman (Performer) |
| 14 |
Winicumuhround
|
RedmanErick SermonGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | Reginald NobleErick SermonGeorge Clinton Jr.Garry Marshall ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | Erick SermonRedman | Redman (Performer) |
| 15 |
Wuditlooklike
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 16 |
Slide and Rock On
|
RedmanVaughan MasonRobert TelsonGeorge ClintonGarry ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | Reginald NobleVaughan MasonRobert TelsonGeorge Clinton Jr.Garry Marshall ShiderDavid Lee Spradley | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 17 |
Sooperman Luva II
|
RedmanJohnny "Guitar" WatsonReynaldo ReyTimothy GatlingAlton Stewart | Reginald NobleJohn WatsonReynaldo ReyTimothy GatlingAlton Stewart | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 18 |
We Run N.Y.
|
RedmanHurricane GKRS-OneShowbizAlan LomaxEric BurdonChas Chandler | Reginald NobleGloria RodríguezLawrence ParkerRodney LeMayAlan LomaxEric BurdonBryan Chandler | Redman | Redman (Performer)Hurricane G (Featured Vocals) |
| 19 |
Dr. Trevis (Signs Off)
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
| 20 |
Tonight's da Nite (Remix) [CD Only Track]
|
Redman | Reginald Noble | Redman | Redman (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 40 contributors
R
Redman
Writer · Producer · Performer
RN
Reginald Noble
Writer
ES
Erick Sermon
Writer · Producer · Vocals
GC
George Clinton
Writer
GC
George Clinton Jr.
Writer
DL
David Lee Spradley
Writer
GM
Garry Marshall Shider
Writer
GS
Garry Shider
Writer
R
Rockwilder
Writer · Producer
DS
Dana Stinson
Writer
AS
A. Stillman
Writer
AL
Alan Lomax
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Dare Iz a Darkside
Who wrote Dare Iz a Darkside?
Redman is credited on all 20 tracks and is the only writer on seven of them.
Who produced it?
Redman produced most of it himself, with Erick Sermon and Rockwilder taking tracks.
How did it sell?
587,000 in the United States, and it is certified gold by the RIAA.
Which singles charted?
"Can't Wait" reached number 11 on the Hot Rap Songs chart and number 94 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Rockafella" number 10 on Hot Rap Songs.
How is it different from the debut?
It is longer at 68:37, murkier, and Erick Sermon writes on six tracks rather than one.
Who engineered it?
Mike Bona, Bob Fudjinski, Dave Greenberg and Bob Morse, with Tony Dawsey mastering.
How long is the album?
68:37 across 20 tracks.