Redman, born Reginald Noble, is an American rapper, producer and actor from New Jersey who emerged in the early 1990s through his association with EPMD. His style blends East Coast hip-hop, hardcore rap, funk and irreverent humor, driven by an energetic flow, a raspy voice and an offbeat lyrical approach. With albums such as Whut? Thee Album, Dare Iz a Darkside and Muddy Waters, along with his many collaborations with Method Man, Redman became one of the most distinctive figures in 1990s American rap.