Whateva Man

"Whateva Man" is the second single released for Redman's third album, Muddy Waters. It is a mellow track produced by and featuring Erick Sermon, although he is not in the video. Method Man and Keith Murray appear in the video, although they are not on the song. It reached number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 making it the most popular single from Muddy Waters. It was included in the 1997 version of The Source Presents: Hip Hop Hits. A remixed version can be found on Too Short's Nationwide: Independence Day compilation. Pete Rock also contributed a remix for possible inclusion on the single; however, it was relegated to exclusive radio play. The video is a parody of the film The Blues Brothers.

ReleasedJanuary 28, 1997 (1997-01-28)

Recorded1996

StudioMirror Image Recordings (Dix Hills, NY)

Genre

• East Coast hip hop
• alternative hip hop

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"Whateva Man"
Single by Redman featuring Erick Sermon
from the album Muddy Waters
Released	January 28, 1997 (1997-01-28)
Recorded	1996
Studio	Mirror Image Recordings (Dix Hills, NY)
Genre	East Coast hip hop alternative hip hop
Length	3:08
Label	Def Jam
Songwriters	Reggie Noble Erick Sermon
Producer	Erick Sermon
Redman singles chronology
"It's Like That (My Big Brother)" (1996) "Whateva Man" (1997) "Pick It Up" (1997)
Music video
"Whateva Man" on YouTube

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