Studio Album · No. 3

Muddy Waters Songwriting Credits by Redman

1996 Def Squad / Def Jam 23 tracks 67:17

Produced by Erick Sermon, Jerry Duplessis, Pras, Redman, Rockwilder, Ty Fyffe  ·  Engineered by Dave Greenberg, Troy Hightower, Tony Dawsey

Def Squad / Def Jam East Coast Hip HopHardcore Hip Hop
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship

Holds writing credit on 23 of 23 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 23 / 23 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 23 tracks with documented writers, by whether Redman carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
23 trackswritten by Redman 0 tracksoutside writers
Redman's roles on this album

Share of the 23 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer52%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

23
Tracks
49
Lyricists
6
Producers
767,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1996
Released
Data Insight

Erick Sermon writes on 12 of the 23 tracks, his highest share on any Redman album and half the record. Redman is on all 23 and alone on five, the lowest solo count of the first three albums. Method Man appears as a writer for the first time, three years before the two of them made Blackout!.

Muddy Waters came out on Def Squad and Def Jam in December 1996, reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 and sold 767,000 copies in the United States. It is certified gold.

Track Listing & Credits 23 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Intro
Redman Reginald Noble Redman Redman (Performer)
2
Iz He 4 Real
RedmanErick SermonStarang WondahRockTop DogSean PriceLouieville SluggahBaby Paul Reginald NobleErick SermonJack McNairJahmal BushDashawn YatesSean PriceBarret PowellPaul Hendricks Erick SermonRedman Redman (Performer)
3
Rock Da Spot
RedmanErick SermonTy FyffeThe Notorious B.I.G.R. KellyDJ PremierBusta RhymesGalt MacDermotPMDRoger Troutman Reginald NobleErick SermonTyrone FyffeChristopher WallaceRobert KellyChris MartinTrevor SmithGalt MacDermotParrish SmithRoger Troutman Erick SermonTy Fyffe Redman (Performer)
4
Welcome
RedmanErick Sermon Reginald NobleErick Sermon Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
5
Case Closed
RedmanA. StantonRockwilder Reginald NobleA. StantonDana Stinson Rockwilder Redman (Performer)Napalm (Featured Vocals)Rockwilder (Featured Vocals)
6
Pick It Up
RedmanErick Sermon Reginald NobleErick Sermon Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
7
N.I.N. (Skit)
Redman Reginald Noble Redman Redman (Performer)Chris Tricarico (Featured Vocals)
8
Smoke Buddah
RedmanRick James Reginald NobleRick James Redman Redman (Performer)
9
Whateva Man #42
RedmanErick Sermon Reginald NobleErick Sermon Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)Erick Sermon (Featured Vocals)
10
Chicken Head Convention
Redman Reginald Noble Redman Redman (Performer)
11
On Fire
RedmanErick Sermon Reginald NobleErick Sermon Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
12
Do What U Feel
RedmanMethod ManPras Reginald NobleClifford SmithPras Michel PrasJerry Duplessis Redman (Performer)Method Man (Featured Vocals)
13
The Stick Up
Redman Reginald Noble Redman Redman (Performer)
14
Creepin'
Redman Reginald Noble Redman Redman (Performer)
15
It's Like That (My Big Brother) #95
RedmanK-SoloJust-IceKurtis Mantronik Reginald NobleKevin MadisonJoseph WilliamsKurtis Khaleel Redman Redman (Performer)K-Solo (Featured Vocals)
16
Da Bump
RedmanErick SermonIsaac HayesDarryl EllisPaul RichmondRuben Locke Jr. Reginald NobleErick SermonIsaac HayesDarryl EllisPaul RichmondRuben Locke Jr. Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
17
Uncle Quilly (Skit)
RedmanGeorge Clinton Reginald NobleGeorge Clinton Redman Redman (Performer)Naja (Featured Vocals)
18
Yesh Yesh Ya'll
RedmanErick SermonCommonNo I.D.Jayo FelonyJam Master JayAnthony PearyerSpaceman Patterson Reginald NobleErick SermonLonnie LynnDion WilsonJames SavageJason MizellAnthony PearyerWilliam Patterson Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
19
What U Lookin' 4
RedmanRockwilderErnie IsleyMarvin IsleyO'Kelly Isley Jr.Ronald IsleyRudolph IsleyChris Jasper Reginald NobleDana StinsonErnie IsleyMarvin IsleyO'Kelly Isley Jr.Ronald IsleyRudolph IsleyChris Jasper RockwilderRedman Redman (Performer)
20
Soopaman Luva 3 Interview
RedmanErick SermonAlfonzo HunterBill WithersStanley McKenney Reginald NobleErick SermonAlfonzo HunterBill WithersStanley McKenney Redman Redman (Performer)
21
Soopaman Luva 3
RedmanErick SermonJimmy Heath Reginald NobleErick SermonJimmy Heath Erick SermonRedman Redman (Performer)
22
Rollin'
RedmanErick SermonEric B.Rakim Reginald NobleErick SermonEric BarrierWilliam Griffin Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)
23
Da Ill Out
RedmanJamal PhillipsKeith MurrayErick Sermon Reginald NobleJamal PhillipsKeith MurrayErick Sermon Erick Sermon Redman (Performer)Jamal (Featured Vocals)Keith Murray (Featured Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 79 contributors

R
Redman
Writer · Producer · Performer
On this album23 written
RN
Reginald Noble
Writer
On this album23 written
ES
Erick Sermon
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album12 written
R
Rockwilder
Writer · Producer · Vocals
On this album2 written
DS
Dana Stinson
Writer
On this album2 written
P
Pras
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TF
Ty Fyffe
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
AS
A. Stanton
Writer
On this album1 written
AH
Alfonzo Hunter
Writer
On this album1 written
AP
Anthony Pearyer
Writer
On this album1 written
BP
Baby Paul
Writer
On this album1 written
BP
Barret Powell
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Muddy Waters

Who wrote Muddy Waters?
Redman is credited on all 23 tracks and is the only writer on five. Erick Sermon is on 12, more than on any other Redman album.
Who produced it?
Erick Sermon, Redman himself, Rockwilder and Reggie Noble's Def Squad circle.
How did it sell?
767,000 in the United States, and it is certified gold by the RIAA.
Which singles charted?
"Whateva Man" with Erick Sermon reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "It's Like That (My Big Brother)" number 95.
Is Method Man on it?
He writes on one track. It is the first Redman album he appears on and the partnership album follows three years later.
Who engineered it?
Dave Greenberg and Troy Hightower, with Tony Dawsey mastering.
How long is the album?
67:17 across 23 tracks.

Sources

Wikipedia: Muddy Waters Wikipedia: Redman discography Cover Art Archive: Muddy Waters by Redman