Whateva Man
Erick Sermon, Redman
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Microphone check, one, two (I can feel it) Ayo, you ready to get down, man? (Yo, whatever, man) Ayy, you ready to get drunk as f*ck? (Whatever, man) You, you sayin' somethin'? (Whatever, man) Ayo (whatever, man) (I can feel it) Check it, Kool V I keeps it bangin', keep it swangin', might have you sangin' Ooh, la, la, la (so what ya sayin'?) Yo, I'm smokin' herbals 'til it hurts you I keep your daughter way out past her curfew Hard, far from commercial (so what you mean, nigga?) We don't give a f*ck when we smoked out In the land that's doped out (It's like that?) No doubt From this bomb weed, I cop from the streets Get you open like butt cheeks from girls who be freaks Ayo, can I be SWV.? (You the One, nigga) Rap Shogun, yes, E the one Yo, I'm rollin' with a forty pack of niggas Get my weed from Branson 'cause his sack's bigger Yo, give me dap, nigga What I clap lyrically tap call back Ferocious, causing comatoses to collapse So chinky-eyed I see people wavin' on a map I make it hotter than your thermostats Bomb MC's with rough megahertz so call me Funk Doctor verbal starburst, lyrical expert Your boombox better form a union 'Cause I'll leave your circus overworked, word bond Niggas front like they want it But I be in the five hundred with E steadily gettin' blunted Damn, nigga, you cool at what you spittin' So why you holdin' the blunt so long politickin'? (Huh) I ace them blunts with the technician of electrician I don't got a pot to piss in but still spend my last on hydroglycerin I keep it live, no jive, rollin' Dutches That's Masters like the Furious Five I, keep your crew chinky-eyed, for bitches actin' dog (Can you hit it from the back?) Why not? While we toke on this (I can feel it) Yo, you ready to roll this weed up? (Whatever, man) You ready to knock this nigga out? (Whatever, man) Yo, you ready to get this cheddar? (Whatever, man) You ready to start this shit off? (Whatever, man) I smoked with a lot of college students Most of 'em wasn't graduatin' and they knew it You know the weed slang? Yeah, boy, I speak it fluent I light your college dorm with my entourage from Newark Bigger they come, harder they fall That goes for, knuckleheads, MC's, pussy walls and all I lit my first L before I started to crawl I got my ass whooped when I had my first brawl But things changed since I was twelve years old I specialize in wreckin' mics and area codes now PPP the kind of niggas that'll bug with ya Smoke bud with ya, later on stick a slug in ya Everything that's light green ain't the bomb, bitch I got different forms to make you lose your calm, bitch Read my lips, you ain't hittin' unless you got Ten on it, get on it, or get the f*ck out my cypher (I can feel it) You ready to roll this weed up? (Whatever, man) You ready to rob this nigga? (Whatever, man) You ready to f*ck, bitch? (Whatever, man) You ready to guzzle this liquor? (Whatever, man) (I can feel it) Whatever, man Whatever, man (I can feel it) Whatever, man Whatever, man (I can feel it)
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Written by: Colin Wolfe, Andre Young, Cordozar Broadus, Eric Sermon, Reggie Noble
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DELLA MUSIC PUBLISHING, LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Whateva Man" is a song by American hip-hop artists, Erick Sermon and Redman. Erick Sermon is also known as "E-Double" and is recognized as a prominent figure in East Coast hip-hop. Redman, on the other hand, is considered one of the top MCs in the rap industry.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1996 as the second single from Redman's third album, "Muddy Waters."
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Billboard Ranking"Whateva Man" gained considerable popularity and climbed up to number 42 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Grammy NominationThis hit song received a Grammy nomination in 1998 for the Best Rap Solo Performance, marking a significant achievement for both Redman and Erick Sermon.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Whateva Man" is quite remarkable. In the video, Redman and Erick Sermon are seen chilling and having fun in different locales including a liquor store, a park, and under a highway overpass.
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ProductionErick Sermon is also known for his exceptional producing skills. He produced "Whateva Man" using a classic drum beat and a loop from the Lowell Fulsom song "Tramp."
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Collaboration"Whateva Man" is one of many successful collaborative efforts between Erick Sermon and Redman. Their professional relationship began when Erick Sermon discovered Redman during a tour in 1990.
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Platinum Status"Muddy Waters," the album containing "Whateva Man," attained platinum status in the United States, proving the widespread success of the album and song.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Whateva Man" are notable for their humor and creative wordplay, reflective of Redman's signature style.
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Song LengthThe original song has a duration of 3:09 minutes.
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Style"Whateva Man", like much of Redman's work, is known for its funky, laid-back style - a unique trait that made it a standout hit in the 90s rap scene.
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Influential SongDespite its release over two decades ago, "Whateva Man" remains an influential song within hip-hop and has been sampled by numerous artists over the years.
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