Redman (real name - Reginald "Reggie" Noble) is an American rapper and actor. He was born on April 17, 1970, in Newark, New Jersey.

In 1992, Redman released his debut album, “Whut? Thee Album”, which All Music Guide noted for blending "reggae and funk influences" with a "terse, though fluid rap style". The album peaked at no  49 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold. He was named "Rap Artist of the Year". Redman followed up with his 1994 album, “Dare Iz a Darkside”. The first single, "Rockafella," samples Leon Haywood's "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You" and George Clinton's "Flashlight," two of the most sampled songs in hip hop.

Redman's solo career continued throughout the remainder of the decade, with each of his albums selling at least half a million copies. His musical style has remained very consistent, rarely deviating from a combination of Redman's unique braggadocios wit and hard hitting beats. In addition to releasing albums under his own name, he is part of the group Def Squad (along with Keith Murray and Erick Sermon) with whom he released the 1998 album “El Niño”, and also has formed a close partnership with label mate Method Man (of the Wu-Tang Clan) with whom he released the 1999 album “Blackout!”

In March 2007, Redman released “Red Gone Wild” and is releasing “Muddy Waters 2” in November 2007.