Redman – Malpractice

    Where is Reggie Noble?
    Pretty much where he has always been: amusing listeners with his hilarious
    lyrics and smoked-out delivery. Malpractice
    strays a little from Redman‘s usual Erick Sermon and Rockwilder production formula. They are still there of course but
    there is a little experimentation here as well. Red‘s new label mate, T-dots finest, Saukrates, provides a signature beat on Uh-huh. While that track is pretty hot, most of the others do not
    fare so well. Dat Bitch is pretty
    hideous and Smash Sumthin’ is not
    much better.

    Enjoy Da Ride is a carni-inspired
    track that is saved by some nice flows by all the participants (none better
    than Meth‘s). Both Diggy Doc and Lick a Shot are vintage Redman
    as he rocks over E-Double‘s simple,
    thumping beats. Let’s Get Dirty, an
    obvious club banger, serves its purpose well as it is pretty rowdy. However, Rockwilder continues to disappoint me
    by serving up these single-layered throwaway beats. The other Roc produced track, Whut I’ma Do Now, is straight
    embarrassing.

    J.U.M.P., Muh-fucka and Wrong 4 Dat
    are all decent enough, nothing offensive. Doggz
    II
    is pretty offensive as Red
    tries to reach the southern crowd. Meanwhile Bricks Two doesn’t even feature the Funk Doc. I’d be remised not to mention the always amusing Soopaman Luva, this albums features 2
    parts and they are both true to form. If there is one person who I don’t mind
    littering their LP with skits, its Redman.
    That shit always makes me laugh.

    While this album was disappointing for its mediocre production it also featured
    too many guests for an emcee who does not need help carrying an album. Fortunately,
    like any great emcee, Redman shines
    no matter the production. The lack of continuity of Malpractice doesn’t hinder Redman
    from ripping mics, he stays true to form. While this is no Muddy Waters it will still give you your required dose of Redman. Still, I likes my Redman grimy.

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